Wolves 1-3 Bolton: result and AI prediction

AI match recap

Wolves have the stronger league position, home platform and a favourable matchup against a Bolton defence that has struggled for resilience. The home side must nevertheless replace Raúl Jiménez’s focal-point play, leaving Armstrong’s movement and the supply from the flanks especially important. Bolton’s best route is to survive Wolves’ early pressure, then attack the space outside Wolves’ centre-backs through Gale and Dalby. Fitness calls on Wolves’ attacking options are the main late variable.

Head-to-head analysis

The historical series is mixed, but Wolves have enjoyed the stronger recent Championship meetings, including emphatic wins in the last pair of fixtures. Most of that record is old, so it offers background rather than a strong guide to the current squads.

Injuries and absences

Jiménez’s knee absence removes Wolves’ established central reference point, making Armstrong’s movement and the availability of the supporting attackers more important. Mosquera’s absence reduces defensive depth, while Forino-Joseph’s groin injury weakens Bolton’s central-defensive rotation.

Form (last 5)

Wolves vs Bolton stats

Last meetings

• 2018-04-21Bolton 0-4 Wolves
• 2017-11-25Wolves 5-1 Bolton
• 2016-02-02Wolves 2-2 Bolton
• 2015-09-12Bolton 2-1 Wolves
• 2015-01-31Bolton 2-2 Wolves
• 2014-09-20Wolves 1-0 Bolton

Unavailable players

Other Championship matches

• Southampton – Portsmouth
• Bristol City – Blackburn
• Burnley – Charlton
• Cardiff – Watford
• Millwall – Swansea
• Wrexham – West Brom
• Birmingham – Preston
• Stoke City – Middlesbrough