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Brentford FC vs Bolton Wanderers FC, Championship 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Championship · 2018-19
Brentford FC
1 – 0
Full Time
Bolton Wanderers FC
Sat 22 Dec 2018 · 15:00 UTC Griffin Park HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 14' Jason Lowe
Chris Mepham 40' Y
Y 72' David Wheater
Y 90' Gary O'Neil

Overview

Match Preview

Brentford FC vs Bolton Wanderers FC — Championship at Griffin Park.

Match Details

  • Referee Lee Venamore
  • Referee James Linington
  • Referee Dean Treleaven
  • Referee Keith Stroud

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Swansea City AFC 8 17
2 West Ham United FC 8 15
3 Middlesbrough FC 8 15
4 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 7 14
5 West Bromwich Albion FC 8 14
6 Queens Park Rangers FC 8 13
7 Stoke City FC 8 13
8 Bristol City FC 8 13
9 Charlton Athletic FC 8 12
10 Birmingham City FC 8 11
11 Millwall FC 8 11
12 Lincoln City FC 8 11
13 Southampton FC 8 10
14 Wrexham AFC 8 10
15 Bolton Wanderers FC 8 10
16 Blackburn Rovers FC 8 9
17 Norwich City FC 8 9
18 Sheffield United FC 8 9
19 Portsmouth FC 7 8
20 Watford FC 8 8
21 Cardiff City FC 8 7
22 Derby County FC 8 5
23 Preston North End FC 8 4
24 Burnley FC 8 4

Head-to-Head

1
Brentford FC 1 games · Avg 1.0 goals Bolton Wanderers FC
Last 5 meetings
2018-12-22 Brentford FC 1–0 Bolton Wanderers FC

Recent Form

Brentford FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Dec Bolton Wanderers FC H 1–0 W
15 Dec Hull City AFC A 0–2 L
08 Dec Swansea City AFC H 2–3 L
03 Dec West Bromwich Albion FC A 1–1 D
27 Nov Sheffield United FC H 2–3 L
24 Nov Middlesbrough FC H 1–2 L
Bolton Wanderers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Dec Brentford FC A 0–1 L
15 Dec Leeds United FC H 0–1 L
08 Dec Norwich City FC A 2–3 L
01 Dec Wigan Athletic FC H 1–1 D
27 Nov Sheffield Wednesday FC A 0–1 L
24 Nov Millwall FC A 1–1 D

Key Stats

0% Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
0% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
25% Clean Sheets
Bolton Wanderers FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Bolton Wanderers FC
0-15
3/3
16-30
3/1
31-45
1/2
46-60
1/–
61-75
2/3
76+
1/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Bolton Wanderers FC
Thierry Gale 3 G 1 A
Sam Dalby 3 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The ball is rolling at Griffin Park. Brentford FC are looking to make home advantage count against Bolton Wanderers FC.
  • 5' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 10' Supporters expect more eagerness from Said Benrahma, as he is very good at scoring at Griffin Park with 14 goals in the last 10 games.
  • 14' It’s a booking for Bolton Wanderers FC player. Jason Lowe gets a Yellow card.
  • 19' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 24' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Brentford FC and Bolton Wanderers FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 29' It is a cagey affair so far. Brentford FC in their trying to find a way past Bolton Wanderers FC's compact .
  • 34' The travelling Bolton Wanderers FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 39' Chris Mepham has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 1 goals to his name this season.
  • 40' The referee has no hesitation. Chris Mepham is booked for Brentford FC — Yellow card on 40.
  • 45' Bolton Wanderers FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 50' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 55' Ezri Konsa is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Bolton Wanderers FC so far.
  • 60' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Phil Parkinson will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 62' GOAL! Neal Maupay scores on 62. Assisted by Said Benrahma
  • 67' Brentford FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Bolton Wanderers FC backline.
  • 69' A change in the Bolton Wanderers FC ranks — Pawel Olkowski exits the field as Craig Noone enters on 69.
  • 72' The referee shows Bolton Wanderers FC player a Yellow card on 72.
  • 76' Time for substitution for Bolton Wanderers FC. Will Buckley is replaced by Josh Magennis.
  • 80' The Brentford FC manager makes a substitution. Said Benrahma departs to be replaced by Alan Judge.
  • 82' Bolton Wanderers FC make a change. Christian Doidge trudges off to be replaced by Clayton Donaldson on 82 minutes.
  • 87' Bolton Wanderers FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 88' Sergi Canos is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ollie Watkins at the 88 minute mark.
  • 90' Gary O'Neil has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 90.
  • Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 1-0 draw is a fair result on the day.

Lineups

Brentford FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Thomas Frank

Bolton Wanderers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Phil Parkinson

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.33 Brentford FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.92 Bolton Wanderers FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 61%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Brentford FC47% Draw29% Bolton Wanderers FC24%
Actual: Brentford FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes45% 0% No55%
Avg goals/match: 2.25
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 87%
13%
± 1.5 66%
34%
± 2.5 39%
61%
± 3.5 20%
80%
± 4.5 8%
92%

Double Chance

Brentford FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Bolton Wanderers FC
53%
Brentford FC or Bolton Wanderers FC
71%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Brentford FC31% Draw51% Bolton Wanderers FC18%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.8%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
12.8%
2 – 0
9%
0 – 1
8.5%
2 – 1
8.3%
1 – 2
5.7%
0 – 2
4.3%
2 – 2
3.9%
3 – 0
3.9%
3 – 1
3.7%
3 – 2
1.8%

Asian Handicap — Brentford FC

Handicap Brentford FC covers Push Bolton Wanderers FC covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 13% 79%
-1.5 21% — 79%
-1 21% 23% 56%
-0.5 44% — 56%
+0.5 76% — 24%
+1 76% 16% 9%
+1.5 91% — 9%
+2 91% 6% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Brentford FC keeps clean sheet
40% ✗
Bolton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
27% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.