Bolton vs Oxford Predictions & Tips - Tight League One Play-Off Final

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Last updated: 17 May 2024

Alex Waite 17 May 2024

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Bolton vs Oxford predictions for Saturday’s League One match
The Trotters are unbeaten in 8 of their last 9 matches
Will the play-off final end all square at Wembley?

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Des Buckingham's Oxford are unbeaten in their last 4 matches (Getty Images)

Bolton vs Oxford Predictions

Bolton are a tough-to-beat side and Oxford kept things tight across both legs in their play-off semi-final. Another cagey clash is anticipated in the final, with a draw the best bet.

Bolton vs Oxford Predictions
Head-to-Head
Bolton Form
Bolton Injuries & Team News
Oxford Form
Oxford Injuries & Team News

Bolton are unbeaten in 8 of their last 9 matches
Bolton are unbeaten in their last 3 matches against Oxford
Oxford are unbeaten in their last 4 matches

Head-to-Head

Bolton have a 12-8 advantage against Oxford in 29 meetings with nine draws.

Bolton Form

Bolton are unbeaten in 12 of their last 14 matches, drawing and winning six.

The Trotters went unbeaten in seven consecutive matches to end the League One season. Ian Evatt’s side then beat Barnsley (3-1) in the play-offs before a second-leg defeat (3-2).

Bolton conceded first against Barnsley before Aaron Collins and Eoin Toal hit back. Evatt’s outfit conceded twice after the break but progressed due to a 5-4 aggregate win.

Bolton Injuries & Team News

Forwards Carlos Gomes, Jón Bödvarsson and Daniel Nlundulu are out.

Defender Caleb Taylor is also out.

Oxford Form

Oxford United ended the League One season with just one defeat in their final eight matches.

Des Buckingham’s side are on a four-match unbeaten run, winning and drawing two. The U’s progressed to the play-off final after beating Peterborough 2-1 on aggregate.

Oxford won the first leg 1-0 and held Peterborough to a 1-1 draw in the second leg. The U’s conceded first and Cameron Brannagan levelled from the penalty spot before half time.

Oxford Injuries & Team News

Midfielder Jay Matete is unavailable due to injury.

Forwards Kyle Edwards, Will Goodwin and Oisin Smyth are also out.

Verdict

Bolton v Oxford Utd

Bolton and Oxford don’t lose many and the sides are well organised. A closely contested League One play-off final is anticipated.

Draw

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1-1 Draw

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