Bolton take on the visitors Rotherham in round 1 match of EFL Trophy group stage. The match will be played on Tuesday, September 2nd at Toughsheet Community Stadium (Bolton).
«Bolton» were once regarded as a solid mid-table Premier League side and even occasional contenders for European spots, though they never quite reached elite status. Those days are long gone, and the reality is that they recently even dropped as far down as League Two. Fortunately, they didn’t stay there for long, and last season they had a chance to fight for promotion back to the Championship — but with 68 points they only managed to finish 8th. At the moment, their form does not look too convincing. Their only win came against Plymouth, while the only defeat was to Stockport in the opening round. All other games have ended in draws, including a League Cup clash with Sheffield Wednesday, which they lost on penalties. In their latest league game against Blackpool, they conceded early through an own goal but managed to secure a 1-1 draw. Despite inconsistency, Bolton have shown resilience by avoiding defeats after that opening loss, and their attacking play is slowly starting to improve. If they can turn draws into wins, they could quickly climb back into the playoff zone.
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«Rotherham» do not look like a serious force so far. The “Millers” enjoyed a bright spell not long ago. First, they earned promotion from League One and quickly pushed their way into the Championship. They managed to survive one season at that level, but in 2024 they were relegated back down. Expectations were high for a quick return, yet last season they managed only 59 points and a modest 13th place finish. Their current form also raises concerns: after starting with a win over Port Vale, they have managed only draws at best. In the League Cup, they squeezed past Salford City on penalties after a 0-0 draw, but were then knocked out by Barnsley 1-2 away. Their most recent league match ended in a 0-1 defeat to Doncaster. Rotherham are struggling to find consistency in both attack and defense, which limits their ability to compete with stronger League One sides. Unless they improve soon, they risk spending another season stuck in mid-table obscurity.
Rotherham United have beaten the Wanderers five times in a row, including a victory last spring. The visitors look too weak at the moment. Against such an opponent, especially at home, Bolton should take the win — we back the “Whites” to prevail.
Prediction for the match: Bolton to win.
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