Championship· Regular Season - 13· Molineux Stadium
Wolves
Cardiff31 Oct
Wolves vs Cardiff Prediction & Betting Tips
Saturday, 31 October 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Both teams to score
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Predicted score
1-0
Fair odds
1.96
Expected goals
1.7 - 1.0
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More Wolves vs Cardiff tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5Wolves +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 93% | 1.08 | - |
| 1XWolves or Draw | 82% | 1.23 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 71% | 1.40 | - |
| AH2 +1.5Cardiff +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 69% | 1.44 | - |
| X2Cardiff or Draw | 56% | 1.78 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 51% | 1.97 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 49% | 2.03 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 49% | 2.05 | - |
| 1Wolves to win | 44% | 2.28 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Wolves -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 31% | 3.27 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 29% | 3.50 | - |
| 2Cardiff to win | 18% | 5.43 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Cardiff -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 7% | 13.61 | - |
Wolves vs Cardiff preview & analysis
Match preview
Wolves host Cardiff in the Championship (Regular Season - 13) at Molineux Stadium on Saturday, 31 October 2026, with kick-off at 15:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
Wolves are struggling for results, with 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 3 and conceding 5. Most recently they lost to Bolton 1-3 at home. They're 10th in the table with 14 points from 9 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, Wolves have won 3, Cardiff have won 3 and 0 ended level. Those games averaged 2.7 goals, and both teams scored in 4 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Wolves narrow favourites: Wolves 44%, draw 38%, Cardiff 18%. We expect around 2.7 goals (1.7 - 1.0 in expected goals), with 51% for over 2.5 and 51% for both teams to score.
Our tip
Both attacks are firing and neither defence has been keeping clean sheets. We expect goals at both ends. Our pick is Both teams to score, which our model rates at a 51% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is Wolves 1-0 Cardiff.
Recent form
Wolves- 13 OctHBolton1-3
- 10 OctAMiddlesbrough0-1
- 20 SeptHWest Brom1-0
- 16 SeptAEverton0-1
- 13 SeptASheffield Utd1-0
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 |
| 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 |
| 11 |  Millwall | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 14 |
| 12 |  Bristol City | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | -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 |
Wolves vs Cardiff: FAQ
What is the Wolves vs Cardiff prediction?
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Our tip is Both teams to score. Our predicted score is Wolves 1-0 Cardiff.
Who is the favourite to win Wolves vs Cardiff?
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Wolves are favourites. Our model gives Wolves a 44% chance of winning, Cardiff 18%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Wolves vs Cardiff?
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We rate both teams to score at 51%, so it's close to a coin flip.
When does Wolves vs Cardiff kick off?
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Wolves vs Cardiff kicks off at 15:00 UTC on Saturday, 31 October 2026 at Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton.
