Swansea v Bolton prediction

Championship · Tue, 08 Dec 2026 19:45 GMT · Swansea.com Stadium

Updated 30 Jul 2026, 10:24 UK · refreshed continuously

TACTIX’s free model pick for Swansea v Bolton, Championship on Tue, 08 Dec 2026 19:45 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.

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The match

Swansea host Bolton in the Championship on Tuesday 8 December (kick-off 19:45 UK).

Form and the table

10 of Swansea’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (67%). Both teams scored in seven of Swansea’s last 15 results in all competitions (47%). At home, Swansea have four wins, two draws and one defeat in their last 7 home matches in all competitions — 2.00 points per game, scoring 1.57 and conceding 0.43. Swansea have scored 22 goals, the 12th-most (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 15 games). Swansea have conceded 18 goals, the fourth-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs.

10 of Bolton’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (67%). Both teams scored in nine of Bolton’s last 15 results in all competitions (60%). Away from home, Bolton have three wins, two draws and three defeats in their last 8 away matches in all competitions — 1.38 points per game, scoring 1.38 and conceding 1.75. Bolton have scored 20 goals, the ninth-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 15 games). Bolton have conceded 29 goals, the fourth-most of the 24 clubs.

Swansea (sixth) and Bolton (18th) are nine points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Swansea the stronger side, 230 rating points above Bolton (Swansea 1538, Bolton 1309, after at least 107 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

The most recent meeting, on 2 March 2019, finished Swansea 2–0 Bolton.

Team news

Predicted Swansea XI (4-3-3): L. Vigouroux, J. Tymon, B. Cabango, F. Lissah, J. Seelt, J. Fulton, G. Franco, M. Stamenić, A. Idah, M. Yeo, R. Stewart — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Moussa Yeo (4.6 per match over 13 appearances, three goals) and Filip Lissah (3.9 per match over 15 appearances, one goal and one assist) have been Swansea’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Swansea (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Moussa Yeo averages 1.4 shots per 90 over 889 minutes, with a shot in six of the last 10 appearances. Filip Lissah averages 2.6 tackles per 90 over 1180 minutes, with a tackle in eight of the last 10 appearances.

Predicted Bolton XI (4-2-3-1): J. Bonham, M. Conway, A. Famewo, C. Forino-Joseph, G. Larrazabal, J. Sheehan, X. Simons, T. Gale, A. Ito, R. Rodrigues, S. Dalby — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Chris Forino-Joseph (4.5 per match over 10 appearances) and Max Conway (3.7 per match over 15 appearances, one assist) have been Bolton’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Bolton (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Chris Forino-Joseph averages 2.5 tackles per 90 over 874 minutes, with a tackle in 10 of the last 10 appearances. Max Conway averages 2.7 tackles per 90 over 1008 minutes, with a tackle in seven of the last 10 appearances.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

The Numbers

Kick-off: Tue, 08 Dec 2026 19:45 GMT · Championship · Swansea.com Stadium
Head-to-head (last 2): Swansea 2 · draws 0 · Bolton 0 · 1.5 goals/game
Recent form: Swansea 1W 0D 4L · Bolton 1W 1D 3L

Swansea v Bolton (Championship): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1.38 / 1.63

Goals

against 1.63 / 2.13 · 4 of the last 5 over 2.5

over 8 matches

3.75 / 5

Corners

against 4.88 / 5.75 · 3 of the last 5 over 9.5

over 8 matches

4 / 4.75

Shots on target

against 4.5 / 5.13 · 2 of the last 5 over 8.5

over 8 matches

1.25 / 1.5

Cards

against 1.88 / 1.38 · 2 of the last 5 over 3.5

over 8 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 7 November 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 7 November 2026. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per game	Swansea for / against	Line	Bolton for / against
Goals scored	1.38 for · 1.63 against n 8 Last 5	2.5standard	1.63 for · 2.13 against n 8 Last 5
Corners won	3.75 for · 4.88 against n 8 Last 5	9.5standard	5 for · 5.75 against n 8 Last 5
Shots	11.5 for · 11.75 against n 8 Last 5	19.5standard	15.25 for · 15 against n 8 Last 5
Shots on target	4 for · 4.5 against n 8 Last 5	8.5standard	4.75 for · 5.13 against n 8 Last 5
Fouls committed	10.38 for · 10.13 against n 8 Last 5	21.5standard	9.88 for · 9.5 against n 8 Last 5
Cards shown	1.25 for · 1.88 against n 8 Last 5	3.5standard	1.5 for · 1.38 against n 8 Last 5

Swansea

Swansea Goalkeeper

Swansea — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
L. Vigouroux	16	901446 min	352.2 /90	90.6 /90	00 /90

Swansea — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Swansea before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
L. Vigouroux n 8	90	2.8 6/5

Swansea Defensive

Swansea — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
J. Tymon	16	891428 min	251.6 /90	110.7 /90	10.1 /90	462.9 /90	70.4 /90	10.1 /90
F. Lissah	15	791180 min	342.6 /90	231.8 /90	60.5 /90	937.1 /90	171.3 /90	50.4 /90
B. Cabango	14	831166 min	120.9 /90	110.8 /90	50.4 /90	554.2 /90	70.5 /90	10.1 /90
Stephen Welsh	13	801041 min	90.8 /90	131.1 /90	40.3 /90	615.3 /90	30.3 /90	10.1 /90
J. Key	9	52465 min	81.5 /90	71.4 /90	20.4 /90	214.1 /90	51 /90	00 /90
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Swansea — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Swansea before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
L. Vigouroux n 8	90	0.1 1/0	0.6 2/1	—
J. Tymon n 8	87.8	0.8 5/1	0.3 2/0	—
F. Lissah n 8	80.9	1.5 6/3	1.5 5/3	—
M. Stamenić n 8	68.3	1.5 6/2	1.2 3/3	—
Z. Vipotnik n 8	31.5	0.4 1/0	1.1 3/0	—
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Swansea — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Swansea before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
J. Tymon n 8	87.8	1.5 8/4
F. Lissah n 8	80.9	3.3 7/6
M. Stamenić n 8	68.3	1.2 4/3
Z. Vipotnik n 8	31.5	0.7 2/0
B. Cabango n 8	87	0.9 5/2
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Swansea Attacking

Swansea — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
Z. Vipotnik	15	35524 min	30.5 /90	10.2 /90	162.7 /90	91.5 /90	101.7 /90	00 /90
A. Idah	14	57793 min	40.5 /90	10.1 /90	222.5 /90	111.2 /90	60.7 /90	70.8 /90
M. Yeo	13	68889 min	30.3 /90	00 /90	141.4 /90	80.8 /90	151.5 /90	202 /90
Joseph Opoku	11	64700 min	20.3 /90	10.1 /90	101.3 /90	60.8 /90	121.5 /90	70.9 /90
Joseph Opoku	11	61668 min	20.3 /90	20.3 /90	141.9 /90	60.8 /90	101.3 /90	91.2 /90
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Swansea — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Swansea before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
L. Vigouroux n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
J. Tymon n 8	87.8	0 0/0	0 0/0
F. Lissah n 8	80.9	0.4 2/1	0.3 2/0
M. Stamenić n 8	68.3	0.3 2/0	0.2 1/0
Z. Vipotnik n 8	31.5	2.9 5/2	1.1 3/0
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Swansea — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Swansea before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
L. Vigouroux n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
J. Tymon n 8	87.8	0 0/0	0.1 1/0
F. Lissah n 8	80.9	0.1 1/0	0.1 1/0
M. Stamenić n 8	68.3	0 0/0	0 0/0
Z. Vipotnik n 8	31.5	0.7 2/0	0 0/0
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Bolton

Bolton Goalkeeper

Bolton — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
J. Bonham	9	91817 min	273 /90	101.1 /90	00 /90
Gavin Bazunu	7	90630 min	294.1 /90	142 /90	00 /90

Bolton — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Bolton before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
J. Bonham n 8	90	3.1 5/2
Gavin Bazunu n 7	90	4.1 6/3

Bolton Defensive

Bolton — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
Gaizka Larrazabal	15	741107 min	100.8 /90	231.9 /90	60.5 /90	362.9 /90	151.2 /90	30.2 /90
M. Conway	13	76987 min	302.7 /90	191.7 /90	80.7 /90	777 /90	90.8 /90	10.1 /90
A. Famewo	11	77846 min	171.8 /90	111.2 /90	40.4 /90	616.5 /90	80.9 /90	30.3 /90
C. Forino-Joseph	10	87874 min	242.5 /90	222.3 /90	80.8 /90	747.6 /90	20.2 /90	10.1 /90
B. Davies	8	81651 min	50.7 /90	81.1 /90	10.1 /90	294 /90	20.3 /90	10.1 /90
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Bolton — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Bolton before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
J. Sheehan n 8	88	1.3 7/2	0.8 4/2	—
S. Dalby n 8	72.6	0.8 3/1	0.8 3/1	—
T. Gale n 8	67.4	0.2 1/0	0.2 1/0	—
Gaizka Larrazabal n 8	81.1	0.8 5/1	0.3 2/0	—
M. Conway n 8	84.4	0.9 6/1	1.6 6/5	—
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Bolton — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Bolton before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
J. Sheehan n 8	88	1.3 7/2
S. Dalby n 8	72.6	0.3 2/0
T. Gale n 8	67.4	1.3 5/3
Gaizka Larrazabal n 8	81.1	0.6 2/1
M. Conway n 8	84.4	3.6 7/6
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Bolton Attacking

Bolton — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
S. Dalby	16	771227 min	60.4 /90	00 /90	211.5 /90	110.8 /90	120.9 /90	20.1 /90
K. Dong	12	44529 min	00 /90	10.2 /90	81.4 /90	40.7 /90	50.9 /90	20.3 /90
Thelonius Bair	5	43213 min	10.4 /90	10.4 /90	41.7 /90	10.4 /90	20.8 /90	00 /90
R. Hardie	5	25126 min	00 /90	00 /90	32.1 /90	00 /90	32.1 /90	00 /90
J. Nelson	5	22112 min	00 /90	00 /90	64.8 /90	32.4 /90	32.4 /90	43.2 /90
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Bolton — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Bolton before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
J. Sheehan n 8	88	1.2 6/3	0.5 3/1
S. Dalby n 8	72.6	1.9 7/1	1.1 7/0
T. Gale n 8	67.4	2 6/4	0.8 4/1
Gaizka Larrazabal n 8	81.1	1.4 5/3	0.4 2/1
M. Conway n 8	84.4	0.5 4/0	0 0/0
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Bolton — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Bolton before kick-off, to 7 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
J. Sheehan n 8	88	0.3 2/0	0 0/0
S. Dalby n 8	72.6	0.6 4/0	0 0/0
T. Gale n 8	67.4	0.2 1/0	0.2 1/0
Gaizka Larrazabal n 8	81.1	0.1 1/0	0.6 4/0
M. Conway n 8	84.4	0 0/0	0.1 1/0
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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Swansea v Bolton — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form

SwanseaLLWLL

Last 5: 1W 0D 4L · 1.2 scored / 2.2 conceded per game

BoltonDLLWL

Last 5: 1W 1D 3L · 1 scored / 2.2 conceded per game

Head-to-head last 2

Swansea 2 · 0 draws · Bolton 0 · 1.5 goals/game

2019-03-02 Swansea 2–0 Bolton
2018-11-10 Bolton 0–1 Swansea

League standing · 2026/27

Swansea#6 pos26 pts15 pl+4 GD

Bolton#18 pos17 pts15 pl-9 GD

Goals per game

Swansea scored1.47

Bolton scored1.33

Swansea conceded1.2

Bolton conceded1.93

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What is the head-to-head record between Swansea and Bolton?: In their last 2 meetings, Swansea won 2, Bolton won 0 and there were 0 draws, averaging 1.5 goals per game.
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