8 May 2021 at 14:00
Betting Odds & Historical Data
Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.
Historical data only — not for betting
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Head-to-Head Record
Even recordHistorical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.
Goals in This Fixture
How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.
3
Average goals per game
50%
Games with 3+ goals
50%
Both teams scored
Potential Betting Value Detected
Historical win rate (0%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (18%) — the odds may underestimate Bolton.
Market Summary
Margin: 6.2%Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.
Implied Probability
Odds Range
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min | 5.00 | 3.60 | 1.61 |
| Max | 5.35 | 4.00 | 1.66 |
Market Consensus
Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional market | 17.9% | 24.2% | 57.8% |
| Public market | 17.9% | 23.5% | 58.5% |
Crawley Town vs Bolton — margin-removed probabilities
Result vs. Market
Result matched market prediction
Match Statistics
Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.
Head-to-Head History
Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Avg. odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/05/2120/21 | Crawley Town | 1–4 | Bolton | 5.20/3.85/1.64 |
| 02/01/2120/21 | Bolton | 0–1 | Crawley Town | 2.53/3.45/2.72 |
Home Record / Away Record
Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.
Home Record: Crawley Town
Away Record: Bolton
Data: football-data.co.uk
Match Summary
Bolton defeated Crawley Town 4:1. The match was played in League Two 2020. Goals were scored by A. Sarcevic 9′, O. Afolayan 26′, E. Doyle 48′, L. Isgrove 77′, D. Rodari 89′. 5 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Crawley Town had 41% possession while Bolton held 59%. Crawley Town had 9 shots (1 on target) compared to 23 (11 on target) for Bolton. Crawley Town made 3 substitutions, Bolton made 4.
Match Events
Key match events between Crawley Town and Bolton — 5 goals and 6 cards recorded during the match.
assist: D. John
assist: G. Jones
assist: A. Sarcevic
assist: T. Frost
Match Statistics
Crawley Town had 41% possession against Bolton's 59%. Crawley Town registered 9 shots (1 on target) while Bolton managed 23 (11 on target). Corner kicks: 3–3. Fouls committed: 13–9.
Lineups
Crawley Town lined up in a 3-4-2-1 formation under J. Yems, while Bolton deployed a 4-2-3-1 under I. Evatt.
Defensive Solidity
Crawley Town deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Bolton's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Crawley Town field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Bolton's 5 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Crawley Town start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Bolton averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Substitutes
Coach: J. Yems
Substitutes
Coach: I. Evatt
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Crawley Town have recorded 2 wins, 1 draws and 3 defeats. Bolton show 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
Crawley Town
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API data: 16 Apr 2026