Cardiff vs Wrexham Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 Aug 2026
Cardiff vs Wrexham Predictions
Cardiff are available at odds of -137 and that can be taken with confidence when it comes to Asian Handicap 0.0 against Wrexham. We will get our stake returned if the game ends in a draw.
Explore our full Cardiff vs Wrexham betting preview, which features the complete write-up for our main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks and bet builder tips.
Cardiff vs Wrexham Preview
Newly-promoted Cardiff clash with Wrexham at Cardiff City Stadium, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Monday 17 August.
Cardiff City won automatic promotion to the Championship after finishing second in League One last season with 91 points from 46 matches. The Bluebirds ended their campaign with a 5-4 away defeat to Mansfield Town at One Call Stadium.
The new season began with a 3-2 home win for Cardiff over Swindon Town in the first round of the EFL Cup.
Wrexham finished seventh in the 2025/26 Championship with 71 points from 46 matches, missing out on the promotion play-offs by two points. They ended their campaign with a 2-2 home draw against Middlesbrough at The Racecourse. The Red Dragons had 48% possession and registered eight shots on target, with Josh Windass and Sam Smith both finding the net.
There was a losing start to the new season for Wrexham, who were beaten 1-0 away by Middlesbrough in the first round of the EFL Cup.
H2H: Cardiff Won Last H2H Encounter
These two teams last met at The Racecourse, with Cardiff claiming the EFL Cup away win. Beating Wrexham by a 2-1 scoreline.
| Championship | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 |  Wrexham |
8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 12 | -3 | 9:12 | 10 |
| 21 |  Cardiff |
8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 12 | -2 | 10:12 | 7 |
Confirmed Lineups
Cardiff confirmed lineup (4-1-4-1): Nathan Trott (GK), Perry Ng, Gabriel Osho, Joel Bagan, Calum Scanlon, Alex Robertson, Ollie Tanner, Jack Moylan, Cian Ashford, Chris Willock, Yousef Salech.
Wrexham confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Anthony Patterson (GK), Zak Vyner, Dominic Hyam, Callum Doyle, Daniel Imray, Oliver Rathbone, Matthew James, Lewis O'Brien, George Thomason, Kieffer Moore, Nathan Broadhead.
Main Match Prediction
Taking Cardiff 0.0 at -137 on the Asian Handicap could be the way forward. We get a nice return if they manage to win and the hosts could end up having the edge in this Championship match.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
The Championship experts at Sportsgambler.com have a strong handle when it comes to injuries and suspensions. The recent form also helps to shape our football predictions, with this being cross-referenced with the latest numbers.
According to the best betting sites, our pick has a 57.8% chance of landing a return. Based on our tipsters research, we calculate the actual probability to be 60-65%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.
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Correct Score Prediction
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Cardiff are available to back at +700 to secure a 1-0 victory. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.
Player Prop Picks
Isaak Davies (Cardiff) can be backed at -105 to record a minimum of one shot on goal. All things considered, we think that the betting odds are really appealing when it comes to backing him on the Shots Target market.
Rubin Colwill (Cardiff) has netted four goals in his past ten matches. It’s worth a gamble on the +320 for him to be Anytime Goalscorer as there’s plenty of juice in these betting odds.
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Bet Builder Tips
If you fancy a same-game multi, then why not take Cardiff on the Asian Handicap at 0.0, no more than two goals to be registered together with Isaak Davies (Cardiff) to have one or more shots on target.
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Cardiff vs Wrexham 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.
The bookies have priced up the Full-Time Result betting odds and Cardiff City are +143 to land a Championship victory, while Wrexham are +175 to win. The draw is trading at +240 should you think the clash will end all square.
There’s a Half-Time Result market should you wish to predict the outcome at the break. Wrexham are +220 here and the draw is +130, with Cardiff on offer at +188.
There’s a high probability that Over 2.5 Goals will be netted according to the current prices. If you’re anticipating that both teams will score, the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at -189.
There are hundreds of markets from which to select your preferred bet when it comes to Championship matches. The leading football betting sites push the boat out to provide lots of choice.
There’s the chance to back Yousef Salech at +420 to be the First Goalscorer. He’s the favourite and available at similar odds to find the net last instead.
Stats: Last 10 League matches only.
Cardiff have managed three consecutive victories at Cardiff City Stadium. The South Wales outfit have six wins, two draws and two losses in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 2.00 goals per match and conceding 0.80.
Wrexham have finished with five wins, three losses and two draws in the last 10 away matches, scoring an average of 1.40 goals per game and conceding 1.50.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff Home Stats |
6-2-2 | 2.80 | 2.00 | 0.80 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 6 | |
| Wrexham Away Stats |
5-2-3 | 2.90 | 1.40 | 1.50 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 4 | |
- 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
Cardiff League Stats
Wrexham League Stats
- 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.10 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.00 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 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
Cardiff vs Wrexham Lineups & Team News
The Cardiff vs Wrexham team news could change everything — review it before betting. We’ll deliver the predicted and confirmed Championship lineups as well as the most recent injury news.
Cardiff Confirmed Lineup 4-1-4-1
Wrexham Confirmed Lineup 3-5-2
Cardiff Confirmed Lineup 4-1-4-1
Wrexham Confirmed Lineup 3-5-2
Cardiff Substitutes
- 10Rubin Colwill
- 14David Turnbull
- 27Joel Colwill
- 30Harry Tyrer
- 33Rob Tankiewicz
- 39Isaak Davies
- 40Noah Anyadike
- 44Ronan Kpakio
- 47Callum Robinson
Wrexham Substitutes
- 4Max Cleworth
- 7Davis Keillor-Dunn
- 8Ben Whiteman
- 11Bailey Cadamarteri
- 15George Dobson
- 21Danny Ward
- 24Dan Scarr
- 28Sam Smith
- 47Ryan Longman
Previous Cardiff Lineups
Previous Wrexham Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Cardiff Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Brian Barry-Murphy
Wrexham Player Stats & Squad
Championship Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swansea | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 13:6 | 17 |
| 2 | West Ham | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 22:11 | 15 |
| 3 | Middlesbrough | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 16:12 | 15 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 15:10 | 14 |
| 5 | West Brom | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 10:8 | 14 |
| 6 | QPR | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 10:7 | 13 |
| 7 | Stoke | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 13:12 | 13 |
| 8 | Bristol City | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 11:12 | 13 |
| 9 | Charlton | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 7:10 | 12 |
| 10 | Birmingham | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 12:11 | 11 |
| 11 | Millwall | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 15:15 | 11 |
| 12 | Lincoln | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 7:8 | 11 |
| 13 | Southampton | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 19:10 | 10 |
| 14 | Wrexham | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 9:12 | 10 |
| 15 | Bolton | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 11:15 | 10 |
| 16 | Blackburn | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 12:12 | 9 |
| 17 | Norwich | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 16:17 | 9 |
| 18 | Sheffield Utd | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9:11 | 9 |
| 19 | Portsmouth | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9:10 | 8 |
| 20 | Watford | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7:10 | 8 |
| 21 | Cardiff | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 10:12 | 7 |
| 22 | Derby | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7:14 | 5 |
| 23 | Preston | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 8:15 | 4 |
| 24 | Burnley | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 9:17 | 4 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southampton | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 15:4 | 12 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 11:7 | 10 |
| 3 | West Ham | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 14:4 | 9 |
| 4 | Stoke | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8:3 | 9 |
| 5 | Swansea | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5:1 | 8 |
| 6 | West Brom | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6:3 | 8 |
| 7 | Charlton | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3:1 | 8 |
| 8 | Millwall | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9:5 | 7 |
| 9 | Wolverhampton | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:3 | 7 |
| 10 | Watford | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6:5 | 7 |
| 11 | Norwich | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 10:8 | 6 |
| 12 | Cardiff | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7:5 | 6 |
| 13 | Blackburn | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7:6 | 6 |
| 14 | Bolton | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5:5 | 6 |
| 15 | Bristol City | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3:4 | 6 |
| 16 | Wrexham | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5:5 | 5 |
| 17 | QPR | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4:4 | 5 |
| 18 | Birmingham | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7:7 | 4 |
| 19 | Portsmouth | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5:7 | 4 |
| 20 | Sheffield Utd | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4:6 | 4 |
| 21 | Burnley | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5:6 | 3 |
| 22 | Preston | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4:8 | 3 |
| 23 | Lincoln | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3:6 | 2 |
| 24 | Derby | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3:8 | 1 |
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