Bolton vs Cardiff Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 12 Sep 2026
Bolton vs Cardiff Predictions
Bolton and Cardiff are set for a relatively high-scoring clash, with Over 2.5 looking like the best pick when it comes to the Total Goals market. There are odds of -154 for this outcome and that looks worth taking.
Read on for our full Bolton vs Cardiff betting analysis, featuring the reasoning behind our main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks and bet builder tips.
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Bolton square off against Cardiff at Toughsheet Community Stadium, with kick-off set for 07:30 on Saturday 12 September.
Bolton Wanderers have lost on their last four outings. In a recent home game at Toughsheet Community Stadium, they were beaten 3-2 by West Ham United. Steven Schumacher's men had 51% possession and recorded five shots on target, while Ethan Erhahon and Ruben Rodrigues scored one goal each.
Cardiff City played Stoke City at home in their previous game. It was a 1-1 draw at Cardiff City Stadium. The South Wales outfit boasted 70% possession and had five shots on goal, while Joel Colwill found the net.
H2H: Cardiff 2-0 Winners in Most Recent Head-to-Head
Cardiff triumphed in the last clash between the pair. Landing a 2-0 League One home win when playing Bolton at Cardiff City Stadium.
| Championship | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 |  Cardiff |
6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 10 | -3 | 7:10 | 4 |
| 21 |  Bolton |
6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 12 | -6 | 6:12 | 4 |
Bolton have 1 win, 4 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.0 goals from 4.5 shots on goal and 12.7 attempts. The Trotters have averaged 55.5% possession and 6.2 corners per match, with their opponents getting 2.0 goals from 4.7 shots on goal, 11.0 attempts and 4.3 corners.
Top goalscorer Sam Dalby has found the net 2 times, with Ethan Erhahon, Ruben Rodrigues, Xavier Simons and Thierry Gale scoring 1 each. Thierry Gale and John McAtee are tied for the most assists on 1.
Cardiff have 2 defeats and 4 draws, with an average of 1.2 goals from 16.3 attempts and 5.3 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 66.0% possession, 7.8 corners in their favour and 5.2 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.7 goals from 13.8 attempts and 5.0 shots on goal.
Cian Ashford has scored 2 goals, followed by Joel Colwill, Perry Ng, Jack Moylan and Yousef Salech on 1. Chris Willock, Ollie Tanner and Cian Ashford have managed 1 assists in the last 6 games.
Main Match Prediction
The teams could end up scoring plenty of goals and that leads us to back Over 2.5 when it comes to this Championship encounter. We can snap up odds of -154 and we’re confident of securing a return.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
Injuries and suspensions are studied by the team at Sportsgambler.com. Our football predictions also come from studying the latest Championship form, with the numbers playing a huge part before the tips are decided.
The latest odds imply that our pick has a 60.6% prospect of winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success between 65-70%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.
If you like the idea of Over 2.5 Goals but are in search of a bigger price, there’s the chance to give the Result & Total Goals market a go. This involves combining the above selection with a team to win.
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Correct Score Prediction
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Cardiff
We’re taking a chance on Cardiff to achieve a 2-1 winning scoreline. Odds of +650 means we can place a smaller stake and still achieve a nice return.
Player Prop Picks
Callum Robinson (Cardiff) can be wagered to have at least one shot on goal at -133. The odds look attractive based on the evidence and we’ll take a chance on him on the Shots on Target market.
Cian Ashford (Cardiff) has scored two goals in his past five Championship games. The Anytime Goalscorer odds look really appealing based on the stats and we’ll take a chance on him at odds of +320.
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve got a bet builder with three options: three or more goals to be scored, Cardiff with the +0.25 Asian Handicap and Callum Robinson (Cardiff) to finish with one or more shots on target.
A bet builder is a single event wager where you select outcomes for a particular football game. Should a bettor get all selections correct, then they can achieve a good return from a small stake.
Bolton vs Cardiff Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
You can secure betting odds of +150 when it comes to Bolton Wanderers claiming a Championship win and the bookmakers have Cardiff City on offer at +155. For those wishing to back the draw, it’s available at +250.
If you want to side with Bolton winning against Cardiff, then the -0.25 on the Asian Handicap is one potential option. You can land +116 and also have the insurance of half stake returns in the event of a draw.
The lowest odds can be found for Over 2.5 Goals, which means at least three goals being netted. An alternative angle is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been chalked up at -189.
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Those interested in Yousef Salech to find the net anytime are able to get +170. There is the chance to back the favourite to score the first goal at odds of +460.
Stats: League matches only
Bolton have recorded four victories, three draws and three defeats in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 2.00 goals per game and conceding 1.60.
Cardiff have gone without an away win in the last four games. The South Wales outfit have four draws, three wins and three defeats in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 2.10 goals per match and conceding 1.50.
Bolton overcame Cardiff 1-0 when the sides last met at Toughsheet Community Stadium.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Home Stats |
4-3-3 | 3.60 | 2.00 | 1.60 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 3 | |
| Cardiff Away Stats |
3-4-3 | 3.60 | 2.10 | 1.50 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 3 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
Bolton League Stats
Cardiff League Stats
- 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.10 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.60 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.00 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.10 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.60 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 6.17 corners awarded and 4.33 corners conceded in the last 6 matches
- An average of 7.00 corners awarded and 2.67 corners against in the last 3 home matches
- An average of 10.50 corners awarded in the last 6 matches
- An average of 9.67 corners awarded in the last 3 home matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 2 of the last 6 matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 1 of the last 3 home matches
- An average of 7.83 corners awarded and 5.17 corners conceded in the last 6 matches
- An average of 6.00 corners awarded and 5.00 corners against in the last 3 away matches
- An average of 13.00 corners awarded in the last 6 matches
- An average of 11.00 corners awarded in the last 3 away matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 0 of the last 6 matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 0 of the last 3 away matches
- An average of 55.50% possession in the last 6 matches
- An average of 58.33% possession in the last 3 home matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 6 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 3 home matches
- An average of 66.00% possession in the last 6 matches
- An average of 64.00% possession in the last 3 away matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 6 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 3 away matches
- Top Scorers for Bolton this season are Sam Dalby (2), Ethan Erhahon (1), Ruben Rodrigues (1)
- Top Assistors for Bolton this season are John McAtee (1), Thierry Gale (1)
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Bolton vs Cardiff Lineups & Team News
Know who’s in and who’s out for Bolton vs Cardiff before making your bets. We’ll share the predicted and confirmed lineups for the Championship together with updated injury news.
Previous Bolton Lineups
Previous Cardiff Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Bolton Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Steven Schumacher
Cardiff Player Stats & Squad
Championship Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Brom | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9:6 | 13 |
| 2 | West Ham | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 14:9 | 11 |
| 3 | Swansea | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8:4 | 11 |
| 4 | QPR | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7:4 | 11 |
| 5 | Charlton | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 6:7 | 11 |
| 6 | Middlesbrough | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8:5 | 10 |
| 7 | Bristol City | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9:7 | 10 |
| 8 | Millwall | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 10:8 | 9 |
| 9 | Norwich | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 10:9 | 9 |
| 10 | Sheffield Utd | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8:8 | 9 |
| 11 | Wolverhampton | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 13:10 | 8 |
| 12 | Watford | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6:7 | 8 |
| 13 | Southampton | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 14:7 | 7 |
| 14 | Wrexham | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7:5 | 7 |
| 15 | Birmingham | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 8:8 | 7 |
| 16 | Stoke | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9:10 | 7 |
| 17 | Portsmouth | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7:8 | 6 |
| 18 | Blackburn | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7:9 | 5 |
| 19 | Lincoln | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4:6 | 5 |
| 20 | Cardiff | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 7:10 | 4 |
| 21 | Bolton | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6:12 | 4 |
| 22 | Derby | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5:11 | 4 |
| 23 | Burnley | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7:13 | 3 |
| 24 | Preston | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 6:12 | 3 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southampton | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 11:3 | 9 |
| 2 | West Brom | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:2 | 7 |
| 3 | Watford | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:3 | 7 |
| 4 | Charlton | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3:1 | 7 |
| 5 | West Ham | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8:4 | 6 |
| 6 | Millwall | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7:3 | 6 |
| 7 | Stoke | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:2 | 6 |
| 8 | Norwich | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7:4 | 6 |
| 9 | Middlesbrough | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5:2 | 6 |
| 10 | Swansea | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2:0 | 5 |
| 11 | Wolverhampton | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6:3 | 4 |
| 12 | QPR | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:2 | 4 |
| 13 | Sheffield Utd | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:5 | 4 |
| 14 | Birmingham | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5:5 | 3 |
| 15 | Cardiff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4:4 | 3 |
| 16 | Blackburn | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:5 | 3 |
| 17 | Bolton | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:5 | 3 |
| 18 | Bristol City | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | 3 |
| 19 | Portsmouth | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:5 | 3 |
| 20 | Preston | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:7 | 3 |
| 21 | Burnley | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4:5 | 2 |
| 22 | Wrexham | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3:4 | 2 |
| 23 | Lincoln | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2:4 | 2 |
| 24 | Derby | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2:6 | 1 |
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