Cardiff City vs Wycombe Wanderers: match statistics
Cardiff City exhibits impressive home form with a 78% home win rate and an average of 2.33 goals per game. The hosts sit 2nd in the table and hold a positive +22 goal difference in home matches. Wycombe Wanderers perform significantly worse on the road, winning only 17% of their matches and scoring an average of just 0.89 goals per game. The disparity in playing quality is also evident in the xG statistics, where Cardiff boasts 1.91 in attack compared to the visitors' 1.38. Cardiff's last five home matches have resulted in a four-game winning streak, further reinforcing their dominance. Taking all these factors into account, a decisive home victory is the most probable scenario.
Cardiff City vs Wycombe Wanderers: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Cardiff City played against Wycombe Wanderers in EFL League One (England). The game was played on March 17, 2026. Final score: 0:2.
Recent form
Cardiff City has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Wycombe Wanderers has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Cardiff City scores 1.97 goals per game and allows 1.05. Wycombe Wanderers scores 1.43 and allows 1.11. Games in this league average 2.61 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 54% of Cardiff City's games and 54% of Wycombe Wanderers's. The Over 2.5 rates are 59% and 49%, compared with league averages of 52% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Cardiff City has the higher season xG average, 1.72 to 1.49 per game. Cardiff City takes 14.8 shots per game, while Wycombe Wanderers takes 12.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Cardiff City leads at halftime in 35% of its games and scores 1.19 goals per game after halftime. Wycombe Wanderers leads at halftime in 43% and scores 0.78 after halftime.
When the teams score
Cardiff City's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (16 goals). For Wycombe Wanderers, it is minutes 61-75 (12 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.61 goals. Both teams score in 52% of games, and 51% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Cardiff City exhibits impressive home form with a 78% home win rate and an average of 2.33 goals per game. The hosts sit 2nd in the table and hold a positive +22 goal difference in home matches. Wycombe Wanderers perform significantly worse on the road, winning only 17% of their matches and scoring an average of just 0.89 goals per game. The disparity in playing quality is also evident in the xG statistics, where Cardiff boasts 1.91 in attack compared to the visitors' 1.38. Cardiff's last five home matches have resulted in a four-game winning streak, further reinforcing their dominance. Taking all these factors into account, a decisive home victory is the most probable scenario.
View the statistical overviewStats by half
Game stats
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
| Cardiff City | Wycombe Wanderers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.37 | 0.31 |
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.
Wycombe Wanderers is 29% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Cardiff City · 1.8 pts / game - Wycombe Wanderers
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 38% better for: goals scored per game.
1.97 goals / game - Cardiff City · 1.43 goals / game - Wycombe Wanderers
Cardiff City is 6% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.05 goals / game - Cardiff City · 1.11 goals / game - Wycombe Wanderers
Cardiff City scores in 89% of games (33 of 37 meczów), while Wycombe Wanderers keeps a clean sheet in 32% (12 of 37 meczów).
Wycombe Wanderers scores in 78% of games (29 of 37 meczów), while Cardiff City keeps a clean sheet in 38% (14 of 37 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 - Cardiff City
Over / Under - Wycombe Wanderers
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Cardiff City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 35% of games and wins 62%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Wycombe Wanderers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 43% of games and wins 38%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +2 |
* 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 46-60 (16 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +10 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (12 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - 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
Cardiff City
Wycombe Wanderers
* 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 (League One).
Teams vs league
| Cardiff City | Liga | Wycombe Wanderers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.03 | 2.61 | • 2.54 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 54% | 52% | ▲ 54% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 59% | 51% | ▼ 49% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 38% | 26% | ▲ 32% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 73% | 71% | ▲ 81% |
| Goal after half-time | • 81% | 80% | • 81% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Cardiff City's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Wycombe Wanderers. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Cardiff City vs Wycombe Wanderers?
The EFL League One match finished Cardiff City 0:2 Wycombe Wanderers. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Cardiff City vs Wycombe Wanderers?
Cardiff City score 1.97 goals per game on average and Wycombe Wanderers 1.43. The EFL League One average is 2.61 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 54% of Cardiff City's matches and 54% of Wycombe Wanderers's.
What form are Cardiff City and Wycombe Wanderers in?
Over the last 5 games Cardiff City have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Wycombe Wanderers 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Cardiff City vs Wycombe Wanderers?
The statistical background for Cardiff City vs Wycombe Wanderers — 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.