Bolton vs Middlesbrough confirmed lineups, match prediction and betting odds for the Championship clash on Friday 23 October 2026 at 20:00 UK time.
Bolton vs Middlesbrough Confirmed Lineups
Competition | Championship |
|---|---|
Match Date | Friday 23 October 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 20:00 UK time |
The starting lineups for the Championship fixture between Bolton and Middlesbrough have been confirmed.
Bolton Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Gavin Bazunu (GK), Akin Famewo (DL), Lewis Brunt (DC), Eoin Toal (DC), Gaizka Larrazabal (DR), Ethan Erhahon (DMC), Josh Sheehan (DMC), Kyliane Dong (AMR), Rúben Rodrigues (AMC), Thierry Gale (AML), Theo Bair (FW)
Substitutes: Jack Bonham, Xavier Simons, Sam Dalby, Luca Stephenson, Samuel Iling-Junior, Ryan Hardie, Atsuki Ito, Max Conway, Ben Davies
Middlesbrough Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Radek Vítek (GK), Callum Brittain (DR), Ashley Phillips (DC), Adilson Malanda (DC), Neto Borges (DL), Sebastian Berhalter (DMC), Aidan Morris (DMC), Riley McGree (AMC), Amario Cozier-Duberry (AMR), Tommy Conway (AML), Will Lankshear (FW)
Substitutes: Max Arfsten, Luke Ayling, Leo Castledine, Connor Barron, Kyle Joseph, Myles Peart-Harris, Jeremy Sarmiento, Sol Brynn, Sam Byram
Bolton vs Middlesbrough Immediate Reaction
Bolton
Bolton have named a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Theo Bair leading the line as the lone striker. Ethan Erhahon and Josh Sheehan operate as the double pivot, with Rúben Rodrigues sitting in the number 10 role behind Bair. Kyliane Dong and Thierry Gale provide width from the flanks.
Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough also line up in a 4-2-3-1, with Will Lankshear as the central forward and Amario Cozier-Duberry on the right of the attacking midfield. Riley McGree operates in the number 10 role, with Sebastian Berhalter and Aidan Morris holding in front of the back four.
Bolton vs Middlesbrough Reactive Bet Builder
The bet builder for this fixture combines three selections: Will Lankshear to score at any time, Amario Cozier-Duberry to register over 0.5 assists, and the match to see over 3.5 total goals.
Bolton vs Middlesbrough Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
Middlesbrough are the favourites on the data available, with the away side rated as the stronger result call against a Bolton side that is priced as the underdog.
Score Prediction: 1-2
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