Derby County - Bolton Wanderers predictions and free betting tips [16/03/2024]

On March 16, in League 1, the third-tier division of England, at Pride Park Stadium, Derby County will face Bolton Wanderers. Let's look at the teams' conditions and try to make a decision to help increase our bankroll.

Derby County

Derby County has had a tough time in recent years. Last year, the Rams put up a good fight but ended up missing the play-offs to secure their return to the Championship by just 1 point due to a string of disappointing performances in their final games of the season.

In their 34th round of matches, they lost to Barnsley with a scoreline of 1:2. They then followed it up with a home turf loss to Charlton, again by a margin of 1:2. However, they bounced back with a big 3:0 win against Port Vale. This victory was quickly followed by another 3:0 triumph against Bristol Rovers. Derby came out on top in their latest game, defeating Reading 2:1.

Bolton Wanderers

Closely watched by many thanks to their spells in the Premier League, today's Bolton side is led by manager Ian Evatt, who has seen the team promoted from League 2. They are now in their third season in the third-tier of English football. They were on the cusp of reaching the Championship last year, but fell just short against Barnsley, losing 1:2 in the play-offs.

In their 34th round, Bolton was pipped to the post by Wigan, losing the game by a margin of 1:0. They then conjured up a 2:0 win over Cambridge. Their following match was a 2:2 draw against Barnsley. This was followed by another 2:2 draw against Exeter City. In their last outing, they ran riot, trouncing Oxford 5:0.

Head-to-Head

The last head-to-head showdown between Bolton and Derby took place on September 2, 2023. Bolton triumphed with a 2:1 victory in that clash.

Prediction

In this match-up, I would hazard a bet on a home win. Derby County's form in their recent matches has been impressive as they have managed to win three games in a row. Add to this, they will be performing on their home turf. On the contrary, Bolton's away form and recent exploits have been less than sterling, with their victories coming only on their home ground.

Over/Under Prediction

I believe that this game will be a scoring game hence, my bet would be on a total over 2.5 goals.