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Bolton v Cardiff Stats

Data last updated: Fri 11 Sep 2026, 08:33 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

This Championship clash features Bolton and Cardiff, both sitting near the lower mid-table with four points each. Cardiff arrives with a slightly better recent form, having secured three points in their last outings compared to Bolton's single point. Tactical setups suggest Cardiff will look to leverage their attacking midfield strength and pressing game to unsettle Bolton's defense. Bolton's defensive vulnerabilities and Cardiff's sharper offensive momentum set the stage for a competitive encounter with potential for Cardiff to edge the result.

BT4Y best bet

Cardiff to Win

  • Cardiff holds a 54.4% to win, significantly above the 39.2% implied by current , indicating value.
  • Cardiff averages 1.2 goals per game with an 80% BTTS rate, showing offensive consistency.
  • Bolton concedes 2.2 goals per game, highlighting defensive frailties Cardiff can exploit.
  • Cardiff generates 19.2 shots per match with 6.4 on target, superior to Bolton's 13.4 shots and 4.4 on target.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The model favors Cardiff to win with a 54.4% chance, reflecting their stronger recent form and attacking metrics. Cardiff's higher shot volume and goal-scoring rate contrast with Bolton's defensive struggles, creating a solid football read for an away victory. The offer positive value, as the implied chance is well below the model's estimate, making Cardiff to win an attractive selection. No data limitations affect , and the model suggests a standard stake approach.

Model Win Probability54.4%
Strong positive
Implied Market Chance39.2%
Strong positive
Recent Goals ForCardiff 1.2, Bolton 0.8
Positive
Defensive RecordBolton concedes 2.2 goals per game
Positive

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

Cardiff's superior attacking output and recent form give them a tactical edge over Bolton's leaky defense. The data supports Cardiff's chances to secure a win, making this a confident pick based on both form and underlying statistics.

Main risk

Cardiff can dominate territory, yet Bolton have the tools to resist, compete physically and spring dangerous moments of their own.

Quote from Expert

BT4Y analyst view · Match outcome

“Cardiff's ability to generate more shots and maintain a higher goal rate, combined with Bolton's defensive vulnerabilities, makes them the logical choice to take all three points in this fixture.”

Key Data Signals

Cardiff to Win evidence

Cardiff holds a 54.4% to win, significantly above the 39.2% implied by current , indicating value.

Cardiff averages 1.2 goals per game with an 80% BTTS rate, showing offensive consistency.

Bolton concedes 2.2 goals per game, highlighting defensive frailties Cardiff can exploit.

Cardiff generates 19.2 shots per match with 6.4 on target, superior to Bolton's 13.4 shots and 4.4 on target.

What To Watch In The Data

Cardiff to Win notes

  • In the last ten meetings, the average goals per game is 2.4, with both teams frequently involved in matches exceeding 2.5 goals.
  • This trend indicates a relatively open fixture with potential for multiple goals, aligning with Cardiff's attacking style and Bolton's defensive record.
Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

Bolton0.8
Avg goals scored
Cardiff1.2
Bolton2.2
Avg goals conceded
Cardiff1.8
Bolton40%
BTTS rate
Cardiff80%
Bolton60%
Over 2.5 goals
Cardiff60%
Best odds for this sectionBTTS YesBet365 guide price · Model 70% vs implied 67% · edge +3.3 pts
1.5
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Over 1.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 75%
1.2
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Under 2.5 GoalsBetUK guide price · model 47%
2.3
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 57%
1.62
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Over 3.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · model 39%
2.5
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BTTS NoBet365 guide price · model 34%
2.5
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Both teams have a 60% rate of matches exceeding 2.5 goals, with Cardiff's 80% BTTS rate indicating frequent goal exchanges. Cardiff's stronger attack and Bolton's defensive concessions suggest goals are likely, supporting an open game with multiple scoring opportunities.
Market odds

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Market aligned with main pickCardiff to WinBetMGM guide price · Model 54% vs implied 39% · edge +15 pts
2.55
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Cardiff Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 64%
1.8
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BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 70%
1.5
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Over 3.5 CardsBet365 guide price · model 58%
1.91
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 57%
1.62
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The current undervalue Cardiff's chances, pricing them at 2.55 with an implied 39.2% chance versus the model's 54.4%. This discrepancy highlights a positive value opportunity for Cardiff to win, with the market potentially overlooking their recent attacking form and Bolton's defensive issues.

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Corners, cards and shots

Territory, discipline and chance-volume data.

Bolton6.8
Avg corners for
Cardiff7.6
Bolton11.4
Avg total corners
Cardiff12
Bolton1
Avg yellow cards
Cardiff2
Bolton13.4
Avg shots
Cardiff19.2
Best odds for this sectionOver 3.5 CardsBet365 guide price · Model 58% vs implied 52% · edge +5.1 pts
1.91
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Over 10.5 CornersBetfred guide price
1.73
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Cardiff averages more corners (7.6) and shots (19.2) than Bolton, reflecting greater attacking pressure and territorial control. Bolton's lower yellow card average (1 per game) versus Cardiff's (2) suggests Cardiff plays a more aggressive style, potentially influencing game flow and set-piece chances.
Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

Bolton

LLLLD
Last 50W 1D 4L
Last 5 record
Last 101W 1D 4L
08 Sep 2026H West Ham2-3
05 Sep 2026A Millwall0-4
01 Sep 2026A Sheffield Utd2-3
29 Aug 2026H Lincoln0-1
22 Aug 2026A QPR0-0

Cardiff

DLLDD
Last 50W 3D 2L
Last 5 record
Last 100W 4D 2L
08 Sep 2026H Stoke City1-1
05 Sep 2026A Portsmouth0-2
02 Sep 2026A QPR1-2
29 Aug 2026H Sheffield Utd2-2
22 Aug 2026A Derby2-2
Market aligned with main pickCardiff to WinBetMGM guide price · Model 54% vs implied 39% · edge +15 pts
2.55
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Away / DrawBetMGM guide price · model 80%
1.5
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Cardiff Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 64%
1.8
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Cardiff's recent form shows three points gained with a higher goal-scoring average (1.2) compared to Bolton's 0.8, alongside a better defensive record. This momentum suggests Cardiff is more likely to convert chances and maintain defensive solidity, providing a form-based edge in the match outcome.
Head-to-head

Recent meetings and how much they still matter.

4Bolton wins
1Draws
5Cardiff wins
11 Apr 2026Cardiff v Bolton2-0
25 Oct 2025Bolton v Cardiff1-0
13 Feb 2018Cardiff v Bolton2-0
23 Dec 2017Bolton v Cardiff2-0
23 Apr 2016Cardiff v Bolton2-1
05 Dec 2015Bolton v Cardiff2-3
Market aligned with main pickCardiff to WinBetMGM guide price · Model 54% vs implied 39% · edge +15 pts
2.55
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BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 70%
1.5
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 57%
1.62
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The head-to-head sample of ten matches shows an average of 2.4 goals per game, indicating moderately open contests. While past results are balanced, the recent form and attacking metrics favor Cardiff, making historical meetings a background factor rather than a decisive influence.
Player stats

Player-level trends, roles and attacking routes.

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Season team stats

Championship

Bolton6
Played
Cardiff6
Bolton1
Avg goals for
Cardiff1.2
Bolton2
Avg goals against
Cardiff1.7
Bolton1
Clean sheets
Cardiff0
Market aligned with main pickCardiff to WinBetMGM guide price · Model 54% vs implied 39% · edge +15 pts
2.55
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Cardiff Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 64%
1.8
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Over the season, Cardiff demonstrates a more balanced profile with higher goals scored and fewer conceded than Bolton. Their offensive efficiency and defensive resilience underpin the model's preference for Cardiff to win, reflecting consistent performance trends.
League standings snapshot

Current table context.

PosTeamPtsPWDLGD
20Cardiff46042-3
21Bolton46114-6
Both teams are close in the Championship standings, ranked 20th and 21st with four points each. This proximity suggests a tight contest, but Cardiff's slightly better form and attacking stats provide a subtle advantage in this mid-table battle.
Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

60%Bolton Over 2.5
60%Cardiff Over 2.5
2.4H2H avg goals
In the last ten meetings, the average goals per game is 2.4, with both teams frequently involved in matches exceeding 2.5 goals. This trend indicates a relatively open fixture with potential for multiple goals, aligning with Cardiff's attacking style and Bolton's defensive record.

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