Bolton Wanderers vs Burton Albion: Prediction, Team News, Lineups Preview

Bolton Wanderers are set to face Burton Albion in a League One clash at the Toughsheet Community Stadium on Tuesday evening. Bolton recently triumphed over Leyton Orient with a 2-1 victory, while Burton suffered a similar defeat against Lincoln City, also finishing 2-1.

Match Preview

Bolton finished the previous season outside of the playoff zone but are now vying for promotion. They currently sit third in League One, boasting 46 points from 28 matches. The team is only six points behind Lincoln, who are in the crucial automatic promotion spot.

Bolton’s recent performance includes an impressive run, extending their unbeaten streak to three matches. This follows an injury-time goal from Mason Burstow, a Hull City loanee, who scored his first goal in 22 matches against Leyton Orient. The team has excelled at home this season, securing 31 of their 46 total league points at Toughsheet Community Stadium, where they have lost just once.

Historically, Bolton has had the upper hand against Burton, remaining unbeaten in their last four home matches. They faced a setback earlier this season, losing 3-0 to Burton at the Pirelli Stadium, and are eager to reverse that outcome.

Burton Albion’s Struggles

In contrast, Burton Albion’s season has been challenging. They barely avoided relegation last year, finishing just one point above the lower tier. Currently, the Brewers are positioned 20th in the league, only one point from the relegation zone. Their form has been concerning, losing four of their last five league matches while conceding 10 goals.

Although Burton secured a win against Bolton earlier this season, it remains their sole victory in the last seven encounters. Notably, they have struggled away from home, not winning in the league since a triumph over Bradford City on November 11. However, they managed to advance to the fourth round of the FA Cup with two consecutive away victories, setting up a tie against West Ham United on February 14.

Team News

Bolton’s coach, Steven Schumacher, indicated that 20-year-old Amario Cozier-Duberry might miss the game due to ligament damage sustained against Leyton Orient. Burstow, who scored the recent winning goal, is anticipated to start in Cozier-Duberry’s absence. Additionally, Finnish striker Marcus Forss remains sidelined with a hamstring injury.

• Bolton’s Potential Lineup:
  • Bonham
  • Osei-Tutu
  • Toal
  • Johnston
  • Conway
  • Simons
  • McAtee
  • Erhahon
  • Burstow
  • Dalby
  • Gale

On the other hand, Burton will be without multiple key players, including Finn Delap, Jason Sraha, and James Jones due to injuries. Midfielder Charlie Webster will also miss the match as he recovers from ankle surgery.

Prediction

Predicting the outcome, many analysts favor Bolton Wanderers for a decisive win, given their strong home record. The forecast suggests a scoreline of Bolton 3, Burton 0. The combination of Bolton’s robust home performance and Burton’s away struggles implies that the Trotters will likely secure the three points on Tuesday evening.