Championship· Regular Season - 20· The Hawthorns
West Brom
Cardiff8 Dec
West Brom vs Cardiff Prediction & Betting Tips
Tuesday, 8 December 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Under 2.5 goals
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Predicted score
1-0
Fair odds
1.76
Expected goals
1.5 - 0.9
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More West Brom vs Cardiff tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5West Brom +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 93% | 1.07 | - |
| 1XWest Brom or Draw | 82% | 1.23 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 78% | 1.28 | - |
| AH2 +1.5Cardiff +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 72% | 1.38 | - |
| X2Cardiff or Draw | 56% | 1.78 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 55% | 1.83 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 45% | 2.20 | - |
| 1West Brom to win | 44% | 2.28 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 43% | 2.32 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| AH1 -1.5West Brom -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 28% | 3.62 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 22% | 4.52 | - |
| 2Cardiff to win | 18% | 5.43 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Cardiff -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 7% | 14.62 | - |
West Brom vs Cardiff preview & analysis
Match preview
West Brom host Cardiff in the Championship (Regular Season - 20) at The Hawthorns on Tuesday, 8 December 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
West Brom arrive in mixed form, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 4 and conceding 4. Most recently they beat Wrexham 2-1 away. They're 6th in the table with 17 points from 10 games. 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.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, West Brom have won 2, Cardiff have won 0 and 4 ended level. Those games averaged 0.8 goals, and both teams scored in 1 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes West Brom narrow favourites: West Brom 44%, draw 38%, Cardiff 18%. We expect around 2.4 goals (1.5 - 0.9 in expected goals), with 43% for over 2.5 and 45% for both teams to score.
Our tip
This shapes up as a tight, low-event game, and goals could be at a premium. Our pick is Under 2.5 goals, which our model rates at a 57% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is West Brom 1-0 Cardiff.
Recent form
West Brom- 13 OctAWrexham2-1
- 10 OctHBirmingham0-1
- 20 SeptAWolves0-1
- 12 SeptHQPR1-1
- 9 SeptADerby1-0
Cardiff- 13 OctHWatford5-1
- 10 OctABlackburn1-2
- 19 SeptHCharlton3-1
- 12 SeptABolton0-1
- 8 SeptHStoke City1-1
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
West Brom vs Cardiff: FAQ
What is the West Brom vs Cardiff prediction?
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Our tip is Under 2.5 goals. Our predicted score is West Brom 1-0 Cardiff.
Who is the favourite to win West Brom vs Cardiff?
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West Brom are favourites. Our model gives West Brom a 44% chance of winning, Cardiff 18%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in West Brom vs Cardiff?
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We rate both teams to score at 45%, so it's close to a coin flip.
When does West Brom vs Cardiff kick off?
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West Brom vs Cardiff kicks off at 19:45 UTC on Tuesday, 8 December 2026 at The Hawthorns, West Bromwich.
