Crawley vs Bolton Prediction 28 Sep 2024

⚽ League One - Round 8 Preview

📅 28 Sep 2024

⏰ 12:30 GMT +1

🏟 The Broadfield Stadium (Crawley)

Crawley Town will face Bolton in an intriguing League One Round 8 clash at The Broadfield Stadium. Currently sitting in 18th place, Crawley has played six matches, recording two wins, one draw, and three losses, with a total score of 5 goals scored and 8 conceded. At home, they have seen mixed results, with one win, one draw, and one loss in three matches, totaling 3-5 in goals. Their most recent match ended in a 1-2 loss to Wrexham. Key players for Crawley include Armando Quitirna, Jeremy Kelly, and Josh Flint, who have shown consistent performances based on their average ratings over the last five matches.

Bolton is currently positioned at 19th in the league table, having also played six matches. They have two wins, one draw, and three losses, resulting in a total score of 7 goals scored and 11 conceded. In away matches, Bolton has managed one win and one loss from two games, with a total score of 2-3. They come into this match after a convincing 5-2 victory against Reading. Key players for Bolton include George Johnston and Josh Sheehan, who have been performing well, and Dion Charles, who is tied for 6th to 8th place in the top scorers table with four goals.

In the last three encounters between Crawley Town and Bolton in League One, Crawley has won two matches while Bolton has won one. The most recent meeting took place in May 2021, where Bolton emerged victorious with a score of 4-1.

In terms of offensive output, Bolton's attack has been below average but still better than that of Crawley Town. Bolton has scored seven goals, ranking them 15th to 17th in the league, while Crawley has struggled with just five goals, placing them in the bottom four for offensive performance. On the defensive side, Crawley has conceded eight goals, ranking 10th to 11th, which is still better than Bolton's 11 goals conceded, ranking 17th to 21st.

Where to watch Crawley vs Bolton?

📺 Link to watch Crawley vs Bolton Live Stream on TV

📋Players to watch:

• Armando Quitirna (Crawley): A vital player whose consistent performance can make a difference for Crawley.
• Dion Charles (Bolton): A key attacker contributing significantly with four goals this season.

⚡️Match Facts:

• Crawley Town has not won any of their last five matches.
• Bolton scored in their last two away matches against Crawley Town.
• Crawley Town ranks among the lowest in the league for goals scored this season.

💡 Crawley vs Bolton Prediction

This matchup sees Crawley Town struggling to find form against a Bolton side that has shown signs of improvement, particularly in their last match. Although Crawley has home advantage, their inability to score consistently could be their downfall. Bolton's attacking capabilities, particularly through Dion Charles, could lead them to capitalize on Crawley's defensive frailties. Expect a close contest, but Bolton might edge out Crawley in this encounter.

Crawley vs Bolton Betting Tips

• Bolton to win.
• Over 2.5 total goals.
• Both teams to score.