Championship
Bolton Wanderers vs Cardiff City
Sat, 12 Sep 2026 - 12:30 (UK Time)
Stadium: University of Bolton Stadium
Bolton Wanderers vs Cardiff City Prediction & Stats - Championship 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Bolton Wanderers vs Cardiff City carries real history into this round of the Championship.
The two sides meet on 12/09 (Saturday) at University of Bolton Stadium, 12:30 (UK time).
Read the Bolton Wanderers vs Cardiff City prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Bolton Wanderers vs Cardiff City
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Bolton Wanderers vs Cardiff City call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: Bolton Wanderers or Draw
Last updated on 10-09-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Bolton Wanderers the side to beat, with roughly 38% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Championship odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Bolton Wanderers Preview
Bolton Wanderers reach this fixture 6 match into their Championship. Here is where The Trotters stand:
In this competition
1 won, 1 drawn, 4 lost
0.67 points per game
6 scored, at 1 a game
12 conceded, at 2 a game
The Trotters, season-wide
1 won, 1 drawn, 5 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Samuel George Dalby, 2 goals
Most assists: John Mcatee, 1 assists
Recent results — Bolton Wanderers
08/09/2026 14:00
05/09/2026 09:00
01/09/2026 13:45
29/08/2026 09:00
22/08/2026 09:00
Cardiff City: how they are travelling
Cardiff City come in 6 matches into their Championship.
Here is what The Bluebirds have produced:
In this competition
0 won, 4 drawn, 2 lost
0.67 points per game
7 scored, at 1.17 a game
10 conceded, at 1.67 a game
The Bluebirds, season-wide
1 won, 4 drawn, 3 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Yousef Salech, 3 goals
Most assists: Cian Ashford, 1 assists
Recent results — The Bluebirds
08/09/2026 13:45
05/09/2026 09:00
02/09/2026 13:45
29/08/2026 09:00
25/08/2026 13:00
The head-to-head
Over 11 recent meetings between Bolton Wanderers and Cardiff City:
Bolton Wanderers: 5 win(s)
Cardiff City: 5 win(s)
Drawn: 1
An even record like this keeps the Bolton Wanderers vs Cardiff City prediction genuinely open.
Form comparison Bolton Wanderers vs Cardiff City
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Bolton Wanderers
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
L
L
D
|
0.67 |
| Home |
L
L
W
|
1 |
| Away |
L
L
D
|
0.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 17% | 33% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Scored | 1 | 1.33 | 0.67 |
| Conceded | 2 | 1.67 | 2.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 67% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 17% | 0% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 33% | 67% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.53 | 1.85 | 1.21 |
|
xGA
|
1.44 | 1.13 | 1.75 |
Away Team
Cardiff City
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
L
D
D
|
0.67 |
| Home |
D
D
D
|
1 |
| Away |
L
L
D
|
0.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.83 | 2.67 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.17 | 1.33 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.67 | 1.33 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 83% | 100% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 0% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
2 | 2.36 | 1.65 |
|
xGA
|
1.55 | 1.35 | 1.74 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Bolton Wanderers vs Cardiff City
Match: Bolton Wanderers vs Cardiff City
Competition: Championship
Date: Saturday, 12/09/2026
Kick-off: 12:30 (UK time)
Venue: University of Bolton Stadium
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Stats
The statistics for The Wanderers vs Cardiff City that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3
League: 2.83
Both Teams to Score
67%
League: 68%
Over 1.5+
84%
League: 83%
Over 2.5+
67%
League: 64%
Cards
3
League: 3.75
Corners
13.67
League: 10.67
Home Team
Bolton Wanderers
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
L
L
D
|
0.67 |
| Home |
L
L
W
|
1 |
| Away |
L
L
D
|
0.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 17% | 33% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Scored | 1 | 1.33 | 0.67 |
| Conceded | 2 | 1.67 | 2.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 67% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 17% | 0% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 33% | 67% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.53 | 1.85 | 1.21 |
|
xGA
|
1.44 | 1.13 | 1.75 |
Away Team
Cardiff City
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
L
D
D
|
0.67 |
| Home |
D
D
D
|
1 |
| Away |
L
L
D
|
0.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.83 | 2.67 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.17 | 1.33 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.67 | 1.33 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 83% | 100% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 0% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
2 | 2.36 | 1.65 |
|
xGA
|
1.55 | 1.35 | 1.74 |
Corners
10.83 / Match
+20% Corners / Match
Cardiff City received +20% more corners than Bolton Wanderers in the Championship
13 / Match
West Ham
(4)
Millwall
(9)
Sheffield United
(5)
Lincoln City
(14)
Queens Park Rangers
(2)
Preston North End
(5)(7)
Stoke City
(7)
Portsmouth
(4)
Queens Park Rangers
(13)
Sheffield United
(7)
Derby County
(9)
Wrexham
Cards
1.5 / Match
+22% Cards / Match
Cardiff City received +22% more cards than Bolton Wanderers in the Championship
1.83 / Match
West Ham
(0)
Millwall
(1)
Sheffield United
(2)
Lincoln City
(0)
Queens Park Rangers
(2)
Preston North End
(2)(1)
Stoke City
(4)
Portsmouth
(2)
Queens Park Rangers
(2)
Sheffield United
(1)
Derby County
(1)
Wrexham
Goals Scored
1 / Match
+17%
Cardiff City is +17% better in terms of goals scored
1.17 / Match
West Ham
(2)
Millwall
(0)
Sheffield United
(2)
Lincoln City
(0)
Queens Park Rangers
(0)
Preston North End
(2)(1)
Stoke City
(0)
Portsmouth
(1)
Queens Park Rangers
(2)
Sheffield United
(2)
Derby County
(1)
Wrexham
Goals Conceded
2 / Match
+17%
Bolton Wanderers condeded +17% more goals than Cardiff City
1.67 / Match
West Ham
(3)
Millwall
(4)
Sheffield United
(3)
Lincoln City
(1)
Queens Park Rangers
(0)
Preston North End
(1)(1)
Stoke City
(2)
Portsmouth
(2)
Queens Park Rangers
(2)
Sheffield United
(2)
Derby County
(1)
Wrexham
Championship Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
West Bromwich Albion
|
6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 13 | 2.17 |
| 2 |
Southampton
|
6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 1.83 |
| 3 |
West Ham
|
6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 1.83 |
| 4 |
Swansea City
|
6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 1.83 |
| 5 |
Queens Park Rangers
|
6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 1.83 |
| 6 |
Charlton Athletic
|
6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 7 | -1 | 11 | 1.83 |
| 7 |
Middlesbrough
|
5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 2 |
| 8 |
Bristol City
|
5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 10 | 2 |
| 9 |
Millwall
|
5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 9 | 1.8 |
| 10 |
Norwich City
|
6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 9 | 1.5 |
| 11 |
Sheffield United
|
6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 1.5 |
| 12 |
Wolverhampton
|
5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 1.6 |
| 13 |
Watford
|
6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 7 | -1 | 8 | 1.33 |
| 14 |
Wrexham
|
6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 1.17 |
| 15 |
Birmingham City
|
6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 1.17 |
| 16 |
Stoke City
|
6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 10 | -1 | 7 | 1.17 |
| 17 |
Portsmouth
|
5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 8 | -1 | 6 | 1.2 |
| 18 |
Lincoln City
|
5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 5 | 1 |
| 19 |
Blackburn Rovers
|
6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 9 | -2 | 5 | 0.83 |
| 20 |
Cardiff City
|
6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 10 | -3 | 4 | 0.67 |
| 21 |
Derby County
|
6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 11 | -6 | 4 | 0.67 |
| 22 |
Bolton Wanderers
|
6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 12 | -6 | 4 | 0.67 |
| 23 |
Preston North End
|
6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 12 | -6 | 3 | 0.5 |
| 24 |
Burnley
|
6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 13 | -6 | 3 | 0.5 |
Odds
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