Countdown to Kick-Off: Powell's absence boosts Bolton's chances against Wigan

Bolton v Wigan

Bolton are second from bottom in the Sky Bet Championship but they will fancy their chances against an out-of-form Wigan side missing Nick Powell.

The midfielder has registered four assists, more than any other player at the club, this term but is sidelined with a hamstring injury.

Wanderers welcome back Will Buckley and Christian Doidge to their starting line-up and could take the spoils against the Latics, who have one win in their last six matches.

Recommendation
Bolton draw no bet
1pt 6-5 Hills, Betfred

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Reading v Stoke

Reading were hoping Mo Barrow would return from illness for the visit of Stoke but the forward has failed to make the team.

Key forwards Sam Baldock and Jon Dadi Bodvarsson are also out for the Royals, who could fall to defeat against Gary Rowett's men.

The visitors are unbeaten in their last six away matches as they continue their rise up the table.

Recommendation
Stoke
2pts 19-20 general

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