Bolton Wanderers host Stoke City at Toughsheet Community Stadium, Bolton today at 4:00 PM in the Championship.

Bolton Wanderers come into this fixture in mixed form (2W 0D 3L). Stoke City, meanwhile, arrive in red-hot form (4W from last 5) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks.

In 10 previous meetings, Bolton Wanderers lead 3–5 with 2 draws. Their last encounter ended in Stoke City won 1–0.

Bolton Wanderers deploy a 4-2-3-1 while Stoke City opt for a 3-4-2-1 — the midfield battle between those shapes could determine where the game is won and lost.

Verdict: Despite home advantage, Stoke City arrive in better form and with the historical edge. This could be a tricky afternoon for Bolton Wanderers. Stoke City to win.