Bolton Wanderers vs Cardiff City: match statistics
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Bolton Wanderers vs Cardiff City: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Bolton Wanderers plays Cardiff City in Championship (England). The game is scheduled for September 12, 2026. Venue: University of Bolton Stadium.
Recent form
Bolton Wanderers has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Cardiff City has 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses, with 0.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Bolton Wanderers scores 0.80 goals per game and allows 1.80. Cardiff City scores 1.20 and allows 1.80. Games in this league average 2.87 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 40% of Bolton Wanderers's games and 80% of Cardiff City's. The Over 2.5 rates are 60% and 60%, compared with league averages of 67% for BTTS and 65% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Cardiff City has the higher season xG average, 1.86 to 1.53 per game. Bolton Wanderers takes 13.8 shots per game, while Cardiff City takes 15.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Bolton Wanderers leads at halftime in 20% of its games and scores 0.20 goals per game after halftime. Cardiff City leads at halftime in 20% and scores 0.40 after halftime.
When the teams score
Bolton Wanderers's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (2 goals). For Cardiff City, it is minutes 31-45+ (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Championship games average 2.87 goals. Both teams score in 67% of games, and 65% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Bolton Wanderers | Cardiff City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.18 | 0.21 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Bolton Wanderers is 33% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Bolton Wanderers · 0.6 pts / game - Cardiff City
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Cardiff City is 50% better for: goals scored per game.
0.8 goals / game - Bolton Wanderers · 1.2 goals / game - Cardiff City
Bolton Wanderers scores in 40% of games (2 of 5 meczów), while Cardiff City keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 5 meczów).
Cardiff City scores in 80% of games (4 of 5 meczów), while Bolton Wanderers keeps a clean sheet in 20% (1 of 5 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Bolton Wanderers
Over / Under - Cardiff City
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Bolton Wanderers is 50% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.2 pts / game - Bolton Wanderers · 0.8 pts / game - Cardiff City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Bolton Wanderers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 20% of games and wins 20%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 1.0 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Cardiff City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 20% of games and wins 0%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 0.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -6 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (2 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (2 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Bolton Wanderers
Cardiff City
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Championship).
Teams vs league
| Bolton Wanderers | Liga | Cardiff City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.60 | 2.87 | ▲ 3.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 40% | 67% | ▲ 80% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 60% | 65% | ▼ 60% |
| Clean sheets | • 20% | 21% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 60% | 80% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 80% | 75% | ▲ 80% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Bolton Wanderers's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss against Cardiff City. Games average 1.50 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
When do Bolton Wanderers and Cardiff City play?
Bolton Wanderers face Cardiff City on September 12, 2026 in Championship at University of Bolton Stadium. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Bolton Wanderers and Cardiff City?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Bolton Wanderers won 1, Cardiff City won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Bolton Wanderers vs Cardiff City?
Bolton Wanderers score 0.80 goals per game on average and Cardiff City 1.20. The Championship average is 2.87 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 65% of games. Both teams score in 40% of Bolton Wanderers's matches and 80% of Cardiff City's.
What form are Bolton Wanderers and Cardiff City in?
Over the last 5 games Bolton Wanderers have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Cardiff City 0-3-2 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Bolton Wanderers vs Cardiff City?
The statistical background for Bolton Wanderers vs Cardiff City — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.