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Bolton vs Cardiff Prediction, H2H, Stats & Betting Tips

England · ChampionshipSat, 12 Sept 2026

Bolton

18th in table · 14 pts

WLWDL

Sat, 12 Sept 202612:30

1 : 0

Full time

Cardiff

16th in table · 14 pts

WLWDW

Pre-match win probability

36.5%Bolton27.1%Draw36.5%Cardiff

Our prediction

Away or Draw · Bolton

Bolton vs Cardiff listed tip from the board.

Odds1.5
Confidence36.5%
ResultGraded
Pre-match model probabilityPick and odds as published before kick-off
  • Bolton 36.5%
  • Draw 27.1%
  • Cardiff 36.5%

Season statistics

Championship · 9 matches each · highlighted side is stronger

BoltonCardiff
Goals scored (avg)
1.41.8
Goals conceded (avg)Lower is better
2.41.4
Wins
43
Played
1212

Recent form

Last matches · newest first

Bolton2W 1D 6L in last 9
  • 23 OctBolton1 – 5MiddlesbroughL
  • 17 OctSouthampton0 – 0BoltonD
  • 13 OctWolves1 – 3BoltonW
  • 10 OctBolton1 – 2Stoke CityL
  • 20 SeptNorwich3 – 4BoltonW
Cardiff3W 3D 3L in last 9
  • 24 OctCardiff1 – 0BirminghamW
  • 17 OctMiddlesbrough2 – 2CardiffD
  • 13 OctCardiff5 – 1WatfordW
  • 10 OctBlackburn2 – 1CardiffL
  • 19 SeptCardiff3 – 1CharltonW
H2H
Head to headBolton 4W · 0D · Cardiff 5W · 2.4 goals a game
  • 11 AprCardiff2 – 0Bolton
  • 25 OctBolton1 – 0Cardiff
  • 13 FebCardiff2 – 0Bolton
  • 23 DecBolton2 – 0Cardiff
  • 23 AprCardiff2 – 1Bolton
  • 5 DecBolton2 – 3Cardiff

Betting markets

Bookmaker prices with margin removed

Goal lineOverUnder
0.5 goals23.1% · 1.031.6% · 15
1.5 goals20.3% · 1.174.8% · 5
2.5 goals15.2% · 1.5710% · 2.38
3.5 goals10.3% · 2.314.7% · 1.62

Both teams to score

Yes64.5%
No35.5%

Double chance

1X50%
X250%

Match result

Bolton2.6
Draw3.5
Cardiff2.6

Both teams to score

Yes64.5% · 1.44
No35.5% · 2.62

1X

Chance50%
Odds1.5

X2

Chance50%
Odds1.5

Bolton

Chance36.5%
Odds2.6

Draw

Chance27.1%
Odds3.5

Cardiff

Chance36.5%
Odds2.6

No half-time prices stored.

No corner prices stored.

Model comparison

Our pick: Away or Draw at 1.5

BoltonCardiff
Recent form37%63%
Attack44%56%
Defence27%73%
Goals model44%56%
Head-to-head44%56%
Overall50%50%

Trends

Trend · Championship

Bolton scored 1.4 per game in the last 9.

Trend · Championship

Bolton conceded 2.4 per game in the last 9.

Trend · Championship

Failed to score in 3 of those 9.

Trend · Championship

Kept a clean sheet in 1 of those 9.

Bolton vs Cardiff: prediction & preview

England · Championship · Sat, 12 Sept 2026

Bolton meet Cardiff in the England, Championship on 12 September 2026 at 12:30 (Africa/Lagos). The recorded score is 1–0.

On the 1X2 market the shortest price is Bolton at 2.6. Once the bookmaker margin is removed, that outcome carries about 36.5% of the implied chance, with the other two outcomes sharing the rest. A short price means the market rates that side more likely. It is not a certainty, and the margin means the three raw probabilities add up to more than 100% before they are scaled.

The 2.5-goal line is priced shorter on Over 2.5 (1.57, about 60.3% after the margin). Both teams to score is shorter on Yes at 1.44.

Season points-per-game rates were not stored on this fixture yet. The odds chart still shows how the 1X2, goals, and both-teams markets are priced.

Bolton vs Cardiff FAQs

4 questions

What time is Bolton vs Cardiff?

Kickoff is 12:30 on 12 September 2026, shown in Africa/Lagos.

Which outcome is shortest on Bolton vs Cardiff?

Bolton is the shortest 1X2 price at 2.6. The margin-adjusted share is about 36.5%.

What are the over and under 2.5 prices?

Over 2.5 is 1.57 and under 2.5 is 2.38.

Do both teams score on this match?

Both teams to score is priced at 1.44. That is a market price, not a forecast that both sides will score.