Championship· Regular Season - 6· Cardiff City Stadium
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Cardiff vs Stoke City Prediction & Betting Tips
Tuesday, 8 September 2026 · Kick-off
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More Cardiff vs Stoke City tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5Cardiff +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 85% | 1.18 | - |
| AH2 +1.5Stoke City +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 77% | 1.30 | - |
| 1XCardiff or Draw | 70% | 1.44 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 63% | 1.58 | - |
| X2Stoke City or Draw | 62% | 1.61 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 62% | 1.61 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 60% | 1.66 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 40% | 2.52 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 38% | 2.63 | - |
| 1Cardiff to win | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 37% | 2.73 | - |
| XDraw | 32% | 3.14 | - |
| 2Stoke City to win | 30% | 3.29 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Cardiff -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 23% | 4.31 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Stoke City -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 15% | 6.57 | - |
Cardiff vs Stoke City preview & analysis
Match preview
Cardiff host Stoke City in the Championship (Regular Season - 6) at Cardiff City Stadium on Tuesday, 8 September 2026, with kick-off at 18:45 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
Cardiff arrive in mixed form, with 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat in their last 1 matches, scoring 0 and conceding 2. Most recently they lost to Portsmouth 0-2 away. They're 19th in the table with 10 points from 10 games. Stoke City arrive in mixed form, with 1 win, 0 draws and 0 defeats in their last 1 matches, scoring 4 and conceding 0. Most recently they beat Charlton 4-0 at home. They're 8th in the table with 16 points from 10 games.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Cardiff have won 1, Stoke City have won 1 and 4 ended level. Those games averaged 2.7 goals, and both teams scored in 4 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Cardiff narrow favourites: Cardiff 38%, draw 32%, Stoke City 30%. We expect around 3.2 goals (1.7 - 1.5 in expected goals), with 62% for over 2.5 and 63% for both teams to score.
Recent form
Cardiff- 5 SeptAPortsmouth0-2
Stoke City- 5 SeptHCharlton4-0
Head to head
Championship table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Swansea | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | +9 | 23 |
| 2 |  Middlesbrough | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | +6 | 21 |
| 3 |  West Ham | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | +17 | 19 |
| 4 |  Birmingham | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | +6 | 17 |
| 6 |  West Brom | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | +2 | 17 |
| 7 |  Southampton | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | +11 | 16 |
| 8 | Stoke City | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | +1 | 16 |
| 9 |  Blackburn | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | +2 | 15 |
| 10 |  Wolves | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | +2 | 14 |
| 17 |  Wrexham | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | -4 | 11 |
| 18 |  Lincoln | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | -10 | 11 |
| 19 | Cardiff | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | +1 | 10 |
| 20 |  Norwich | 10 | 3 | 0 | 7 | -3 | 9 |
| 21 |  Burnley | 10 | 1 | 5 | 4 | -4 | 8 |
Cardiff vs Stoke City: FAQ
Who is the favourite to win Cardiff vs Stoke City?
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Cardiff are favourites. Our model gives Cardiff a 38% chance of winning, Stoke City 30%, and the draw 32%.
Will both teams score in Cardiff vs Stoke City?
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We rate both teams to score at 63%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does Cardiff vs Stoke City kick off?
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Cardiff vs Stoke City kicks off at 18:45 UTC on Tuesday, 8 September 2026 at Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff.
