Bolton Wanderers — West Ham United: Win probabilities, 08.09.2026
Final result
Win probabilities
Outcome probabilities after removing the bookmaker margin
Markets
All calculated markets
| Market | Selection | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Double chance | 1X | 42.5% |
| 12 | 77.1% | |
| X2 | 80.4% | |
| Both teams to score | Yes/No | 62.1% / 37.9% |
| Totals 0.5 | Over/Under | 95.2% / 4.8% |
| Totals 1.5 | Over/Under | 85.2% / 14.8% |
| Totals 2.5 | Over/Under | 63.9% / 36.1% |
| Totals 3.5 | Over/Under | 41.8% / 58.2% |
| Totals 4.5 | Over/Under | 23.6% / 76.4% |
| Totals 5.5 | Over/Under | 11.6% / 88.4% |
Score probability heatmap
Home goals run vertically; away goals run horizontally
Match preview
Bolton Wanderers host West Ham United in a Championship fixture where the visitors enter with a clear but not overwhelming edge. The available assessment points towards West Ham United being the stronger side overall, although the moderate confidence level suggests that the gap should not be overstated. Bolton Wanderers will have home advantage and may remain competitive if they can stay organised and make the most of their opportunities.
The match is expected to have an open, high-scoring character, with both teams likely to find the net. That points to a contest in which attacking phases could carry more weight than defensive control. West Ham United appear better placed to turn that pattern into a positive result, but Bolton Wanderers have a plausible route into the game through sustained pressure and efficient finishing. The balance therefore favours the visitors, while the prospect of goals at both ends remains central to the match outlook.
What matters before kick-off
West Ham seek third straight Championship win
West Ham United travel to face Bolton Wanderers following back-to-back EFL Championship victories over Wolverhampton Wanderers (4-2) and Derby County (3-0).
First clash at Bolton in over 15 years
The EFL Championship fixture marks West Ham's first trip to face Bolton Wanderers in over 15 years.
Match officials confirmed for Bolton fixture
Referee David Webb has been appointed to take charge of the EFL Championship clash between Bolton Wanderers and West Ham United at the Toughsheet Community Stadium.
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