Bolton Wanderers vs Rotherham United: match statistics
Bolton Wanderers vs Rotherham United: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Bolton Wanderers played against Rotherham United in EFL League One (England). The game was played on December 26, 2025. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Bolton Wanderers has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Rotherham United has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses, with 0.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Bolton Wanderers scores 1.40 goals per game and allows 0.95. Rotherham United scores 1.00 and allows 1.29. Games in this league average 2.52 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 55% of Bolton Wanderers's games and 48% of Rotherham United's. The Over 2.5 rates are 40% and 52%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 49% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Bolton Wanderers has the higher season xG average, 1.82 to 1.13 per game. Bolton Wanderers takes 16.8 shots per game, while Rotherham United takes 9.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Bolton Wanderers leads at halftime in 35% of its games and scores 0.80 goals per game after halftime. Rotherham United leads at halftime in 33% and scores 0.57 after halftime.
When the teams score
Bolton Wanderers's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). For Rotherham United, it is minutes 46-60 (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.52 goals. Both teams score in 51% of games, and 49% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Stats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Bolton Wanderers | Rotherham United | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 29% | 29% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 0.36 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Bolton Wanderers is 300% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - Bolton Wanderers · 0.4 pts / game - Rotherham United
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Bolton Wanderers is 40% better for: goals scored per game.
1.4 goals / game - Bolton Wanderers · 1 goals / game - Rotherham United
Bolton Wanderers is 36% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.95 goals / game - Bolton Wanderers · 1.29 goals / game - Rotherham United
Bolton Wanderers scores in 80% of games (16 of 20 meczów), while Rotherham United keeps a clean sheet in 24% (5 of 21 meczów).
Rotherham United scores in 67% of games (14 of 21 meczów), while Bolton Wanderers keeps a clean sheet in 30% (6 of 20 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Bolton Wanderers
Over / Under - Rotherham United
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Bolton Wanderers is 9% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.35 pts / game - Bolton Wanderers · 1.24 pts / game - Rotherham United
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Bolton Wanderers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 35% of games and wins 45%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Rotherham United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 29%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -6 | 0 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (4 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Bolton Wanderers
Rotherham United
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League One).
Teams vs league
| Bolton Wanderers | Liga | Rotherham United | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.35 | 2.52 | ▼ 2.29 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 55% | 51% | ▼ 48% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 40% | 49% | ▲ 52% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 30% | 27% | ▼ 24% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 70% | 68% | ▲ 76% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 80% | 82% | ▼ 76% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
FAQ
What was the result of Bolton Wanderers vs Rotherham United?
The EFL League One match finished Bolton Wanderers 2:1 Rotherham United. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Bolton Wanderers vs Rotherham United?
Bolton Wanderers score 1.40 goals per game on average and Rotherham United 1.00. The EFL League One average is 2.52 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 55% of Bolton Wanderers's matches and 48% of Rotherham United's.
What form are Bolton Wanderers and Rotherham United in?
Over the last 5 games Bolton Wanderers have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Rotherham United 0-2-3 (0.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Bolton Wanderers vs Rotherham United?
The statistical background for Bolton Wanderers vs Rotherham United — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.