Bolton Wanderers vs Cardiff City Prediction & Stats | EFL Championship | 12/09
The encounter between Bolton Wanderers and Cardiff City is set to kick off at 12:30 on Saturday, 12/09.
This EFL Championship fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.
Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.
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Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.
This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.
Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.
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2nd Half Cardiff City Win
Why we predict Cardiff City to win the second half
Our prediction is Second Half – Cardiff City Win for the Bolton Wanderers vs Cardiff City fixture.
We expect Cardiff City to improve as the game progresses, possibly capitalizing on counterattacks or defensive lapses. Their second-half resilience could see them outscore Bolton Wanderers after the break.
Key Betting Insights
Bolton Wanderers
Scored 4 goals in their last 5 matches
Conceded in 4 of their last 5 matches
Lost 4 of their last 5 matches
Cardiff City
Scored 5 goals in their last 5 matches
Conceded in 5 of their last 5 matches
Both teams scored in 4 out of Cardiff City's last 5 matches
2nd Half Cardiff City Win: 7/4
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Bolton Wanderers Preview
Bolton Wanderers has completed 5 fixtures in the EFL Championship, securing 1 wins, 1 draws, and 3 losses — an average of 0.8 points per game. In the EFL Championship, the team has scored 4 goals (0.8 per game) and conceded 9 (1.8 per game).
Across all competitions this season, Bolton Wanderers has played 63 matches, scoring 98 goals (1.56 per match) and conceding 74 (1.17 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Bolton Wanderers
Goals Scored:100
Goals Conceded:77
Average Goals Scored:1.56
Average Goals Conceded:1.2
Wins:28
Goal Difference:23
Date
Game
Result
12/09
Bolton Wanderers
1 - 0
Cardiff City
W
08/09
Bolton Wanderers
2 - 3
West Ham
L
05/09
Millwall
4 - 0
Bolton Wanderers
L
01/09
Sheffield United
3 - 2
Bolton Wanderers
L
29/08
Bolton Wanderers
0 - 1
Lincoln City
L
Bolton Wanderers to win the match: 6/4
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Cardiff City Preview
Across 5 EFL Championship matches, Cardiff City has posted 0 victories, 3 stalemates, and 2 defeats, averaging 0.6 points per fixture. In those games they scored 6 (1.2 per match) and conceded 9 (1.8 per match).
During the whole 2026/27 campaign, Cardiff City has earned 34 wins from 63 matches across all competitions, scoring 115 goals (1.83 per match) and conceding 77 (1.22 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Cardiff City
Goals Scored:116
Goals Conceded:78
Average Goals Scored:1.81
Average Goals Conceded:1.22
Wins:34
Goal Difference:38
Date
Game
Result
12/09
Bolton Wanderers
1 - 0
Cardiff City
L
08/09
Cardiff City
1 - 1
Stoke City
D
05/09
Portsmouth
2 - 0
Cardiff City
L
02/09
Queens Park Rangers
2 - 1
Cardiff City
L
29/08
Cardiff City
2 - 2
Sheffield United
D
Cardiff City to win the match: 11/8
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Statistical Insights for Bolton Wanderers vs Cardiff City
Here's a statistical breakdown comparing each team's key metrics to the average.
From goal output and both teams to score rates to the results of their last 5 matches, these numbers offer a data-backed view to help identify betting value in the Bolton Wanderers vs Cardiff City fixture.
Key metrics
Team Form
Bolton Wanderers
England - EFL Championship
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
L
L
L
L
D
0.2
Home
L
L
W
W
W
1.8
Away
L
L
D
L
W
0.8
Cardiff City
England - EFL Championship
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
L
D
L
L
D
0.4
Home
D
D
L
D
W
1.2
Away
L
L
D
L
W
0.8
Home Win
6/4
40%
Draw
5/2
28.57%
Favourite
Away Win
11/8
42.55%
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Key Metrics
Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners and cards.
Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.
Key metrics
Goals Scored
Bolton Wanderers
4
last 5 matches
Cardiff City
4
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Both teams scored the same number of goals in the last 5 matches.
Bolton Wanderers and Cardiff City goals scored count, last 5 matches
West Ham
2
Millwall
0
Sheffield United
2
Lincoln City
0
Queens Park Rangers
0
0
Bolton Wanderers
1
Stoke City
0
Portsmouth
1
Queens Park Rangers
2
Sheffield United
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Key metrics
Goals Conceded
Bolton Wanderers
11
last 5 matches
Cardiff City
8
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Bolton Wanderers conceded +38% more goals than Cardiff City in the last 5 matches.
Bolton Wanderers and Cardiff City goals conceded count, last 5 matches
West Ham
3
Millwall
4
Sheffield United
3
Lincoln City
1
Queens Park Rangers
0
1
Bolton Wanderers
1
Stoke City
2
Portsmouth
2
Queens Park Rangers
2
Sheffield United
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Key metrics
Corners
Bolton Wanderers
34
last 5 matches
Cardiff City
41
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Cardiff City received +21% more corners than Bolton Wanderers in the last 5 matches.
Bolton Wanderers and Cardiff City corners count, last 5 matches
West Ham
4
Millwall
9
Sheffield United
5
Lincoln City
14
Queens Park Rangers
2
10
Bolton Wanderers
7
Stoke City
7
Portsmouth
4
Queens Park Rangers
13
Sheffield United
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Key metrics
Cards
Bolton Wanderers
5
last 5 matches
Cardiff City
11
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Cardiff City received +120% more cards than Bolton Wanderers in the last 5 matches.
Bolton Wanderers and Cardiff City cards count, last 5 matches
West Ham
0
Millwall
1
Sheffield United
2
Lincoln City
0
Queens Park Rangers
2
2
Bolton Wanderers
1
Stoke City
4
Portsmouth
2
Queens Park Rangers
2
Sheffield United
Dave Kuzio
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Dave is an established football tipster and NCTJ and NCE qualified journalist. He has over 23 years experience writing for sports websites including Teletext Sport, and providing betting tips for some of the biggest football betting sites. For his sins, he is a Barnsley FC supporter and gets to as many games as possible with his two sons.
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