EFL Championship

Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 15:00

Wolverhampton

Team Performance 7 out of 10

Cardiff City

Team Performance 5 out of 10

Wolverhampton vs Cardiff City Prediction & Stats | EFL Championship | 31/10

The encounter between Wolverhampton and Cardiff City is set to kick off at 15:00 on Saturday, 31/10.

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.

Our Recommended Bet

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.

Recommended Bet

2nd Half Draw

Why we predict the second half to end in a draw

We expect a draw in the second half for the Wolverhampton vs Cardiff City clash.

Neither side may fully dominate after the interval, with both teams managing the game carefully. A tight and balanced second period could end all square.

Key Betting Insights

Wolverhampton

Scored 5 goals in their last 5 matches
Conceded in 4 of their last 5 matches
Scored at least 1 goal in 4 consecutive matches

Cardiff City

Scored 12 goals in their last 5 matches
Scored at least 1 goal in 5 consecutive matches
Conceded in 4 of their last 5 matches

2nd Half Draw: 2/1

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Wolverhampton Preview

Wolverhampton has completed 12 fixtures in the EFL Championship, securing 6 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses — an average of 1.75 points per game. In the EFL Championship, the team has scored 20 goals (1.67 per game) and conceded 16 (1.33 per game).

Across all competitions this season, Wolverhampton has played 59 matches, scoring 68 goals (1.15 per match) and conceding 95 (1.61 per match).

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Wolverhampton

Goals Scored: 68

Goals Conceded: 95

Average Goals Scored: 1.15

Average Goals Conceded: 1.61

Wins: 15

Goal Difference: -27

Date	Game	Result
24/10	Wolverhampton 1 - 0 Watford	W
20/10	Wolverhampton 1 - 1 Portsmouth	D
16/10	Burnley 1 - 2 Wolverhampton	W
13/10	Wolverhampton 1 - 3 Bolton Wanderers	L
10/10	Middlesbrough 1 - 0 Wolverhampton	L

Wolverhampton to win the match: 8/13

Stake £10.00 → Potential Return £16.15

Cardiff City Preview

Across 12 EFL Championship matches, Cardiff City has posted 3 victories, 5 stalemates, and 4 defeats, averaging 1.17 points per fixture. In those games they scored 19 (1.58 per match) and conceded 17 (1.42 per match).

During the whole 2026/27 campaign, Cardiff City has earned 37 wins from 70 matches across all competitions, scoring 128 goals (1.83 per match) and conceding 85 (1.21 per match).

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Cardiff City

Goals Scored: 128

Goals Conceded: 85

Average Goals Scored: 1.83

Average Goals Conceded: 1.21

Wins: 37

Goal Difference: 43

Date	Game	Result
24/10	Cardiff City 1 - 0 Birmingham City	W
17/10	Middlesbrough 2 - 2 Cardiff City	D
13/10	Cardiff City 5 - 1 Watford	W
10/10	Blackburn Rovers 2 - 1 Cardiff City	L
19/09	Cardiff City 3 - 1 Charlton Athletic	W

Cardiff City to win the match: 7/2

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Statistical Insights for Wolverhampton 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 Wolverhampton vs Cardiff City fixture.

Key metrics

Team Form

Wolverhampton

England - EFL Championship

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	W D W L L	1.4
Home	W D L W W	2
Away	W L L W D	1.4

Cardiff City

England - EFL Championship

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	W D W L W	2
Home	W W W D D	2.2
Away	D L L L L	0.2

Favourite

Home Win

4/7

63.69%

Draw

16/5

23.81%

Away Win

7/2

21.05%

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

Wolverhampton

last 5 matches

Cardiff City

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Cardiff City scored +140% more goals than Wolverhampton in the last 5 matches.

Wolverhampton and Cardiff City goals scored count, last 5 matches

Watford

Portsmouth

Burnley

Bolton Wanderers

Middlesbrough

Birmingham City

Middlesbrough

Watford

Blackburn Rovers

Charlton Athletic

Key metrics

Goals Conceded

Wolverhampton

last 5 matches

Cardiff City

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Both teams conceded the same number of goals in the last 5 matches.

Wolverhampton and Cardiff City goals conceded count, last 5 matches

Watford

Portsmouth

Burnley

Bolton Wanderers

Middlesbrough

Birmingham City

Middlesbrough

Watford

Blackburn Rovers

Charlton Athletic

Key metrics

Corners

Wolverhampton

last 5 matches

Cardiff City

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Wolverhampton received +64% more corners than Cardiff City in the last 5 matches.

Wolverhampton and Cardiff City corners count, last 5 matches

Watford

Portsmouth

Burnley

Bolton Wanderers

Middlesbrough

Birmingham City

Middlesbrough

Watford

Blackburn Rovers

Charlton Athletic

Key metrics

Cards

Wolverhampton

last 5 matches

Cardiff City

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Wolverhampton received +56% more cards than Cardiff City in the last 5 matches.

Wolverhampton and Cardiff City cards count, last 5 matches

Watford

Portsmouth

Burnley

Bolton Wanderers

Middlesbrough

Birmingham City

Middlesbrough

Watford

Blackburn Rovers

Charlton Athletic

Published on 28 October 2026, at 00:02 Last updated on 28 October 2026, at 03:19

Dave Kuzio Content Manager

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.