Bolton come into this match in much better shape. They have won several of their recent games and only lost once, so they are playing with confidence. Southampton, on the other hand, have struggled lately with a run of losses, though they did manage a win in one of their last few matches. When these two last met, the game ended in a scoreless draw with no goals at all.

Given Bolton's strong recent form at home and Southampton's inconsistent results, Bolton look the more likely side to come out on top, though a tight, low-scoring match is possible based on their last meeting.