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
Key match information
Cardiff City played Wycombe Wanderers in EFL League One (England). The match was played on 17 March 2026. Final score: 0:2.
Current form
Cardiff City: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Wycombe Wanderers: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Cardiff City scores 1.97 and concedes 1.05 goals per match. Wycombe Wanderers scores 1.43 and concedes 1.11. League average: 2.61 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Cardiff City 54%, Wycombe Wanderers 54%. Over 2.5: Cardiff City 59%, Wycombe Wanderers 49%. League level: BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 51%.
xG, shots and style
Cardiff City has higher xG: 1.72 vs 1.49. Cardiff City: 14.8 shots per match, Wycombe Wanderers: 12.8.
Match halves
Cardiff City: half-time lead 35%, second-half goals 1.19. Wycombe Wanderers: half-time lead 43%, second-half goals 0.78.
Goals by minute
Cardiff City: 46-60 (16 goals). Wycombe Wanderers: 61-75 (12 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League One: 2.61 goals per match, BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 51%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 100%.
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 overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Wycombe Wanderers is 29% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - Cardiff City · 1.8 pts / match - 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 match.
1.97 goals / match - Cardiff City · 1.43 goals / match - Wycombe Wanderers
Cardiff City is 6% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.05 goals / match - Cardiff City · 1.11 goals / match - Wycombe Wanderers
Cardiff City scores in 89% of matches (33 of 37 matches), while Wycombe Wanderers keeps a clean sheet in 32% (12 of 37 matches).
Wycombe Wanderers scores in 78% of matches (29 of 37 matches), while Cardiff City keeps a clean sheet in 38% (14 of 37 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Cardiff City
Over / Under - Wycombe Wanderers
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 half-time in 35% of matches and wins 62%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Wycombe Wanderers - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 43% of matches and wins 38%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 2.00 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Cardiff City
Wycombe Wanderers
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▲ 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
Previous meeting: Cardiff City 0 - 1 - 0 Wycombe Wanderers. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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.