Bolton Wanderers
- Bolton Wanderers have proven that they are a force to be reckoned with in League One this season and, after 41 games, they sit 4th in the table with 70 points, firmly in the promotion race.
- Wanderers’ form has been inconsistent in recent weeks however, with one win, three draws and one defeat in their last five, but a 2-2 draw with Stockport County at home followed a gritty 2-1 victory over Plymouth Argyle on the road.
- Bolton, on the other hand, have played a far more progressive, attack-minded style since the arrival of Steven Schumacher in January 2025.
- He has instilled that approach as Wanderers line up in a 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3 and focus on proactive pressing, controlled possession and verticality when in possession.
- Johnny Kenny has been in great form of late, scoring two of Bolton’s last four goals, while talisman Mason Burstow has 11 in 40 League One appearances this term for the Trotters.
- Bolton are scoring 1.80 goals per game at home while conceding an average of 0.85.
- Bolton are the favourites here and have the superior home record in League One (W12, D7, L1).
Stevenage Borough
- Stevenage Borough will be no easy opponents on Tuesday however, with the visitors sitting 6th in the league table after claiming 64 points from 40 games and maintaining their push for a playoff spot.
- Revell has overseen a pragmatic, shape-first approach to soccer that has made the Boro hard to break down in recent seasons, with a compact 4-2-3-1 formation that prioritises quick transitions, counter-attacking play and defensive solidity.
- When the ball is in the opponent’s half, Stevenage will look to get numbers back and clog up the central zones, while set-pieces and turnovers are always on the agenda.
Recent meetings
The last meeting between these two sides was a 0-0 draw in Stevenage two months ago and the last five encounters between the teams have seen Bolton win twice and three stalemates .
Players to watch
Stevenage’s talisman Jamie Reid, meanwhile, has 13 goals in 38 , but the visitors have only scored 0.95 goals per away game in League One this term, scoring 19 times in total on their travels.
Odds & trends
Stevenage’s form is strong coming into this match ( W3, D1, L1 ), but they have drawn one and lost one in their last two away, so the 1.89 odds on a Bolton win look worth the risk here.
Short take
Both teams are fighting for promotion, so we can expect a tough, intense match on Tuesday, but the hosts should hold the edge in the end.
