Championship · Regular Season - 13
Match events
Cardiff- Goal: Fer LópezAssist: Hugo Bueno10'
- Goal: Adam ArmstrongAssist: Rafiki Said Ahamada15'
- Yellow card: Adam ArmstrongFoul26'
- Substitution: Jordan JamesOff: Jean-Ricner Bellegarde36'
- Yellow card: AndréFoul42'
HT 2-0
- Yellow card: Fer LópezNot Retreating50'
- 56'Yellow card: Joel BaganFoul
- Goal: Ladislav KrejčíAssist: Kieran Trippier58'
- 61'Substitution: Christopher WillockOff: Rubin Colwill
- 61'Substitution: Calum ScanlonOff: C. Ashford
- Yellow card: Jean-Ricner BellegardeFoul62'
- Substitution: Rodrigo GomesOff: Fer López66'
- Substitution: Rafiki Said AhamadaOff: Mateus Mane67'
- 72'Substitution: Alexander Sean Pablo RobertsonOff: David Turnbull
- 72'Substitution: William FishOff: Ronan Kpakio
- Substitution: Adam ArmstrongOff: Tawanda Chirewa76'
- Substitution: Thomas DoyleOff: André76'
- 88'Substitution: Ollie·TannerOff: Charlie Holt
- 90+2'Yellow card: Rubin ColwillFoul
Our verdict
Wolves to win
Bet365 1.62
✓ This tip was correct · final score 3-0
Win probability
Match statistics
- 39%Possession61%
- 1.60Expected goals (xG)1.12
- 13Total shots13
- 4Shots on target9
- 7Shots off target2
- 2Blocked shots2
- 10Shots inside the box8
- 3Corners5
- 1Offsides2
- 20Fouls8
- 4Yellow cards2
- 0Red cards0
- 9Goalkeeper saves1
- 302Passes495
- 226Accurate passes413
Line-ups
Wolves
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1José SáG
- 2K. TrippierD
- 15Y. MosqueraD
- 37L. KrejčíD
- 3Hugo BuenoD
- 7AndréM
- 5M. MunetsiM
- 28Fer LópezM
- 8J. JamesM
- 19R. SaïdM
- 10A. ArmstrongF
Substitutes
- 27J. BellegardeM
- 23T. ChirewaF
- 20T. DoyleM
- 21Rodrigo GomesF
- 36M. ManeF
- 14S. NeaveF
- 38J. TchatchouaD
- 24Toti GomesD
- 13João VirgíniaG
Coach: César Peixoto
Cardiff
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1N. TrottG
- 38P. NgD
- 2W. FishD
- 3J. BaganD
- 23C. ScanlonD
- 27J. ColwillM
- 18A. RobertsonM
- 11O. TannerM
- 8J. MoylanM
- 16C. WillockM
- 9Y. SalechF
Substitutes
- 14D. TurnbullM
- 30H. TyrerG
- 33R. TankiewiczM
- 43P. MorenoM
- 44R. KpakioD
- 10R. ColwillM
- 45Cian AshfordF
- 40N. AnyadikeD
- 50Charlie HoltM
Coach: B. Barry-Murphy
Betting markets
Expected goals 2.07 – 1.22Half time / full time result. 1 = Wolves, X = draw, 2 = Cardiff.
Asian handicap applied to Wolves.
Market percentages come from our model's expected goals for each side. Fair odds are 100 ÷ probability.
Model comparison
Last matches
Newest firstChampionship table
| # | Team | P | +/- | Pts | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middlesbrough | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 | +13 | 28 | WWDWW |
| 2 | Swansea | 13 | 8 | 2 | 3 | +7 | 26 | WLLWW |
| 3 | Wolves | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | +7 | 24 | WWDWL |
| 4 | West Brom | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | +5 | 24 | WDWWL |
| 5 | Southampton | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | +15 | 23 | WWDWW |
| 6 | Birmingham | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | +10 | 23 | WLWWW |
| 7 | Stoke City | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | +4 | 23 | WDWLW |
| 8 | West Ham | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | +15 | 22 | LLWWD |
| 9 | QPR | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | +5 | 20 | LWLWD |
| 10 | Sheffield Utd | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | +2 | 19 | WDWLW |
| 11 | Portsmouth | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | +1 | 19 | DWDWW |
| 12 | Millwall | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | +2 | 18 | WLDLW |
| 13 | Blackburn | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | -1 | 18 | LWLWW |
| 14 | Bristol City | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 18 | WDLLD |
| 15 | Norwich | 13 | 5 | 0 | 8 | -1 | 15 | WWLLL |
| 16 | Lincoln | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | -9 | 15 | LWDLL |
| 17 | Cardiff | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | -1 | 14 | LWDWL |
| 18 | Wrexham | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | -4 | 14 | LLWLD |
| 19 | Bolton | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | -8 | 14 | LLDWL |
| 20 | Charlton | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | -10 | 14 | LLLDD |
| 21 | Watford | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | -11 | 11 | LLWLL |
| 22 | Burnley | 13 | 1 | 6 | 6 | -8 | 9 | DLLDW |
| 23 | Derby | 13 | 1 | 4 | 8 | -14 | 7 | LDLLD |
| 24 | Preston | 13 | 1 | 2 | 10 | -17 | 5 | LDLLL |
Top scorers
| # | Player | M | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  W. LankshearMiddlesbrough | 13 | 13 |
| 2 |  A. GuðjohnsenBlackburn | 12 | 8 |
| 3 |  C. LarinSouthampton | 11 | 7 |
| 4 |  J. BowenWest Ham | 13 | 7 |
| 5 |  Fer LópezWolves | 12 | 6 |
Season statistics
This season, all competitions we cover| Stat | Wolves | Cardiff |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 3 | 2 |
| Wins | 1 | 1 |
| Draws | 1 | 1 |
| Losses | 1 | 0 |
| Goals for (avg) | 1.3 | 3.5 |
| Goals against (avg) | 1.7 | 1.5 |
| Clean sheets | 0 | 0 |
| Failed to score | 0 | 0 |
| Best win streak | 1 | 1 |
Recent goal lines
How many of each team's last 3 games went over the line
| Over 1.5 | 3/3 | 2/2 |
|---|---|---|
| Over 2.5 | 2/3 | 2/2 |
| Over 3.5 | 1/3 | 2/2 |
| BTTS – yes | 3/3 | 2/2 |
Match preview
Wolves host Cardiff in the Championship (Regular Season - 13) at Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, with kick-off on Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 16:00 WAT.
Our prediction model makes Wolves favourites, giving Wolves a 57% chance of winning, 22% for the draw and 21% for Cardiff. Our tip is: Wolves to win.
Wolves have taken 4 points from their last 3 games (1W 1D 1L). Cardiff have taken 4 points from their last 2 games (1W 1D 0L).
On the goals markets, we expect goals, with a 64% chance of over 2.5 and a 62% chance that both teams score.
- Competition
- England Championship
- Date
- Saturday, 31 October 2026, 16:00 WAT
- Venue
- Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton
TodaysPrediction analysis team
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Quick answers
When is Wolves vs Cardiff?
Wolves vs Cardiff kicks off on Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 16:00 West Africa Time.
Which competition is Wolves vs Cardiff in?
The match is in the England Championship.
Where are Wolves and Cardiff in the table?
Wolves are 3rd and Cardiff are 17th in the Championship.
Who will win Wolves vs Cardiff?
Our prediction is Wolves to win. Win probabilities: Wolves 57%, draw 22%, Cardiff 21%.
Will both teams score in Wolves vs Cardiff?
We estimate a 62% chance that both teams score, so our BTTS tip is Yes.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in Wolves vs Cardiff?
We estimate a 64% chance of three or more goals, so our tip is Over 2.5 goals.
Are these predictions guaranteed?
No. They are statistical estimates. A 70% tip should still lose about three times in ten, so only stake what you can afford to lose.
How often are predictions updated?
Predictions refresh automatically through the day as new data arrives, and every tip is marked right or wrong after full time.