Tuesday 22/04/2014, 21:00, England Championship, Round 44, Bolton vs Leicester

Bolton vs Leicester Betting Preview

Leicester is leading the Championship, has a four-point lead over Burnley and a game in hand with just two rounds remaining. The bottom line is that regardless of what they do win the two matches left, they are guaranteed to promote to the Premier League without going through the playoffs. Bolton is in a similar situation, because they sit at the middle of the tables and the remaining rounds won't change anything.

Bolton vs Leicester Betting Odds

At Betfair

Bolton 3.60, Draw 3.85, Leicester 2.15

Bolton vs Leicester Betting Tips

The moment they realized that promotion is out of their grasp, Bolton players showed complacency and results were soon to follow. They kept sinking in the standings but then something happened exactly one month ago and they have been invincible ever since.
Bolton won four of the last seven games and drew three times, but the most impressive part is that they allowed less than an average of one goal per match over the span. They might be unmotivated, but their defense is still top-notch and this should show against Leicester.

The hosts longer have injured players and they intend to keep it that way, so Beckford is expected to be replaced at half time by Jutkiewicz. It's been a while since these two strikers paired up front and since the victory over Leicester is not absolutely necessary, coach Freedman will probably rest them.
Leicester has been a pragmatic team throughout the season, but after securing promotion, they refrain from taking virtually any chances. They still have a couple of players injured, but they are on the mend and expected to return on the pitch by the end of the season.

Key Facts

• Leicester lost a single match in the last 19 rounds and drew half of those games
• Bolton's head to head record is simply remarkable, with the hosts winning 15 of the 24 games played in front of their fans, drawing seven and losing just twice.

Bolton vs Leicester Betting Odds Prediction

It is rarely a good idea to go against the leader, when it plays against a mediocre opponent. This is the exception to the rule, because Balkan is better than the odds suggest and Leicester is not motivated to win. At the time of writing, Betfair offers odds of 1.85 for a home win or draw and a massive 3.85 for a draw.

Bet: Bolton or Draw @ 1.85 with Betfair