Championship· Regular Season - 14· Cardiff City Stadium
Cardiff
West Ham4 Nov
Cardiff vs West Ham Prediction & Betting Tips
Wednesday, 4 November 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Over 2.5 goals
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Predicted score
1-2
Fair odds
1.37
Expected goals
1.6 - 2.2
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More Cardiff vs West Ham tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH2 +1.5West Ham +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 88% | 1.14 | - |
| X2West Ham or Draw | 77% | 1.30 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 71% | 1.42 | - |
| AH1 +1.5Cardiff +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 67% | 1.49 | - |
| 1XCardiff or Draw | 61% | 1.65 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 53% | 1.90 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 47% | 2.11 | - |
| 2West Ham to win | 39% | 2.54 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| AH2 -1.5West Ham -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 33% | 3.06 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 29% | 3.39 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 27% | 3.72 | - |
| 1Cardiff to win | 23% | 4.39 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Cardiff -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 12% | 8.24 | - |
Cardiff vs West Ham preview & analysis
Match preview
Cardiff host West Ham in the Championship (Regular Season - 14) at Cardiff City Stadium on Wednesday, 4 November 2026, with kick-off at 19:45 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 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 10 and conceding 6. Most recently they beat Watford 5-1 at home. They're 19th in the table with 10 points from 10 games. West Ham arrive in mixed form, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches, scoring 17 and conceding 6. Most recently they beat Lincoln 6-0 away. They're 3rd in the table with 19 points from 10 games.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Cardiff have won 1, West Ham have won 5 and 0 ended level. Those games averaged 3.0 goals, and both teams scored in 2 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes West Ham narrow favourites: Cardiff 23%, draw 38%, West Ham 39%. We expect around 3.8 goals (1.6 - 2.2 in expected goals), with 73% for over 2.5 and 71% for both teams to score.
Our tip
Both teams' recent games have been open, and our goals model expects this one to follow suit. Our pick is Over 2.5 goals, which our model rates at a 73% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is Cardiff 1-2 West Ham.
Recent form
Cardiff- 13 OctHWatford5-1
- 10 OctABlackburn1-2
- 19 SeptHCharlton3-1
- 12 SeptABolton0-1
- 8 SeptHStoke City1-1
West Ham- 14 OctALincoln6-0
- 9 OctHQPR1-1
- 19 SeptAMillwall2-2
- 15 SeptHFulham2-3
- 11 SeptHWrexham6-0
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 |
| 5 |  QPR | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | +6 | 17 |
| 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 West Ham: FAQ
What is the Cardiff vs West Ham prediction?
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Our tip is Over 2.5 goals. Our predicted score is Cardiff 1-2 West Ham.
Who is the favourite to win Cardiff vs West Ham?
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West Ham are favourites. Our model gives Cardiff a 23% chance of winning, West Ham 39%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Cardiff vs West Ham?
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We rate both teams to score at 71%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does Cardiff vs West Ham kick off?
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Cardiff vs West Ham kicks off at 19:45 UTC on Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff.
