ChampionshipBolton vs Preston Shots
Result
Settled, final score 2-1. We don’t store the live count for this market, so there is no graded verdict here.
model probability
Expert AI analysis
The model makes Over 24.5 shots at 49.9%, its strongest read on the Shots market. The total-shots ladder runs from 62.4% for over 22.5 to 26.8% for over 28.5, with over 24.5 the closest line to a coin-flip at 49.9%. Between the two sides, Bolton are the model’s pick to have more shots at 66.7%, with a level count at 5.6%. It is a calibrated model probability, graded out-of-sample, not a tip.
Shots
Total shots, every line
| Line | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 22.5 shots | 62.4% | 37.6% |
| 24.5 shots | 49.9% | 50.1% |
| 26.5 shots | 37.7% | 62.3% |
| 28.5 shots | 26.8% | 73.2% |
Who takes more shots
Team shot lines
75.5%
59.9%
43.7%
49.2%
31.4%
18.0%
Shot handicap
| Bolton line | Bolton | Preston |
|---|---|---|
| -4.5 | 41.8% | 58.2% |
| -2.5 | 54.5% | 45.5% |
| -0.5 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| +0.5 | 72.3% | 27.7% |
Shots on target
| Line | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 6.5 shots on target | 68.7% | 31.3% |
| 7.5 shots on target | 56.1% | 44.0% |
| 8.5 shots on target | 43.4% | 56.6% |
| 9.5 shots on target | 31.9% | 68.1% |
Shot counts move with pressure, not with the result, below are the model total-shot probabilities. More attempts are projected for Bolton.
In-depth analysis
49.9%Over 24.5 shots59.9%Bolton over 12.5 shots31.4%Preston over 12.5 shots56.1%Over 7.5 on targetBy team, Bolton over 12.5 shots sits at 59.9% and Preston at 31.4%.
These are calibrated model probabilities, not tips. We grade every call after the match.
Model lenses
Different analytical lenses our model applies to the same calibrated data, not separate tipsters, and never a tip.
FAQ
How many shots in Bolton vs Preston?
Before kickoff, the model rated over 24.5 total shots at 49.9% for Bolton vs Preston.
Which team will have more shots in Bolton vs Preston?
Before kickoff, the model rated Bolton to take more shots at 66.7%.
How is this probability calculated?
We fit a goals and markets model (Dixon-Coles plus an xG strength model and an ensemble) on real match data, then calibrate the output against out-of-sample results. It is a calibrated model probability, not an odds-derived tip.
Is this a betting tip?
No – these are calibrated model probabilities, graded against real results. We publish our full track record, including the misses, and never claim to beat the closing market.
Shots accuracy
How our Shots calls have actually performed, graded out-of-sample against real results.
In 16,635 matches we rated like this one (40–50%), Shots actually happened 47.0% of the time.
Predictions & track record updated 12 Sep 2026. See the full, dated track record →
Our last 10 Shots calls
The model’s most recent graded Shots predictions, out-of-sample. Green means the call hit, red means it missed. The number is the model confidence on each.
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