Wycombe Wanderers vs Cardiff City: match statistics
Cardiff City sit top of the table with an impressive record of 15 wins this season, while Wycombe Wanderers are currently in 9th place. The hosts have displayed poor form in their last five matches (1 win, 2 draws, 2 losses), whereas the visitors are in solid shape with 3 wins in their last 5 outings. Cardiff boasts a significant advantage in possession (63% vs 53%) and an impressive away clean sheet rate of 50%. Although Wycombe has a strong home record (55% win rate), Cardiff wins 50% of their away fixtures, which, combined with their status as league leaders, makes them the favorite. Furthermore, the visitors have scored 40 goals this season while conceding just 23, highlighting both their attacking efficiency and defensive solidity.
Wycombe Wanderers vs Cardiff City: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Wycombe Wanderers played against Cardiff City in EFL League One (England). The game was played on January 1, 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Wycombe Wanderers has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Cardiff City has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Wycombe Wanderers scores 1.26 goals per game and allows 1.17. Cardiff City scores 1.82 and allows 1.05. Games in this league average 2.54 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 57% of Wycombe Wanderers's games and 50% of Cardiff City's. The Over 2.5 rates are 48% and 59%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 49% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Cardiff City has the higher season xG average, 1.68 to 1.45 per game. Wycombe Wanderers takes 12.5 shots per game, while Cardiff City takes 14.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Wycombe Wanderers leads at halftime in 39% of its games and scores 0.65 goals per game after halftime. Cardiff City leads at halftime in 27% and scores 1.36 after halftime.
When the teams score
Wycombe Wanderers's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (6 goals). For Cardiff City, it is minutes 76-90+ (12 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.54 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 49% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
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 sit top of the table with an impressive record of 15 wins this season, while Wycombe Wanderers are currently in 9th place. The hosts have displayed poor form in their last five matches (1 win, 2 draws, 2 losses), whereas the visitors are in solid shape with 3 wins in their last 5 outings. Cardiff boasts a significant advantage in possession (63% vs 53%) and an impressive away clean sheet rate of 50%. Although Wycombe has a strong home record (55% win rate), Cardiff wins 50% of their away fixtures, which, combined with their status as league leaders, makes them the favorite. Furthermore, the visitors have scored 40 goals this season while conceding just 23, highlighting both their attacking efficiency and defensive solidity.
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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
| Wycombe Wanderers | Cardiff City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.36 |
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.
Cardiff City is 140% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Wycombe Wanderers · 2.4 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 44% better for: goals scored per game.
1.26 goals / game - Wycombe Wanderers · 1.82 goals / game - Cardiff City
Cardiff City is 11% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.17 goals / game - Wycombe Wanderers · 1.05 goals / game - Cardiff City
Wycombe Wanderers scores in 74% of games (17 of 23 meczów), while Cardiff City keeps a clean sheet in 41% (9 of 22 meczów).
Cardiff City scores in 86% of games (19 of 22 meczów), while Wycombe Wanderers keeps a clean sheet in 26% (6 of 23 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 - Wycombe 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.
Wycombe Wanderers is 5% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.39 pts / game - Wycombe Wanderers · 1.32 pts / game - Cardiff City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Wycombe Wanderers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 39% of games and wins 30%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Cardiff City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 27% of games and wins 68%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 100% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +4 |
* 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 61-75 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (12 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +8 - 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
Wycombe 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 (League One).
Teams vs league
| Wycombe Wanderers | Liga | Cardiff City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.43 | 2.54 | ▲ 2.86 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 57% | 50% | • 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 48% | 49% | ▲ 59% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 26% | 28% | ▲ 41% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 78% | 69% | ▼ 59% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 78% | 82% | ▲ 95% |
^ 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.
FAQ
What was the result of Wycombe Wanderers vs Cardiff City?
The EFL League One match finished Wycombe Wanderers 1:1 Cardiff City. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Wycombe Wanderers vs Cardiff City?
Wycombe Wanderers score 1.26 goals per game on average and Cardiff City 1.82. The EFL League One average is 2.54 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 57% of Wycombe Wanderers's matches and 50% of Cardiff City's.
What form are Wycombe Wanderers and Cardiff City in?
Over the last 5 games Wycombe Wanderers have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Cardiff City 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Wycombe Wanderers vs Cardiff City?
The statistical background for Wycombe 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.