Soccer Predictions Today: Thursday's Expert Bet

Bolton hold a slender 1-0 advantage from the first leg of this semi-final. They’ll aim to keep it tight at Valley Parade.

Soccer Prediction Today 

Bradford vs Bolton

Odds courtesy of US Sportsbooks. Correct at time of publication and subject to change

• Under 1.5 goals @ +300

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Second leg to serve up few goals

There was little to choose between the teams in Lancashire on Saturday. Bolton’s xG tally of 0.95 was marginally superior to Bradford’s 0.62. The Trotters won the game, with Amario Cozier-Duberry scoring with the only shot on target.

They are likely to take a defensive approach in the second leg. With an average of 1.26 goals per 90 minutes in the regular season, Bradford are not a particularly free-scoring side.

The Bantams have netted more than once in only one of their previous eight home games. Four of those matches ended with 1-0 scorelines.

Considering the high stakes on Thursday night, this match could easily follow a similar tactical pattern to the first leg. Backing under 1.5 goals offers value with an implied probability of 25%.

• Thursday Bet of the Day: Under 1.5 goals @ +300

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