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
Key match information
Wycombe Wanderers played Cardiff City in EFL League One (England). The match was played on 1 January 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Current form
Wycombe Wanderers: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match. Cardiff City: 4-0-1, 2.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Wycombe Wanderers scores 1.26 and concedes 1.17 goals per match. Cardiff City scores 1.82 and concedes 1.05. League average: 2.54 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Wycombe Wanderers 57%, Cardiff City 50%. Over 2.5: Wycombe Wanderers 48%, Cardiff City 59%. League level: BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 49%.
xG, shots and style
Cardiff City has higher xG: 1.68 vs 1.45. Wycombe Wanderers: 12.5 shots per match, Cardiff City: 14.6.
Match halves
Wycombe Wanderers: half-time lead 39%, second-half goals 0.65. Cardiff City: half-time lead 27%, second-half goals 1.36.
Goals by minute
Wycombe Wanderers: 61-75 (6 goals). Cardiff City: 76-90+ (12 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League One: 2.54 goals per match, BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 49%.
Head-to-head
No aligned head-to-head sample is available in the database.
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.
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
| 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Cardiff City is 140% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / match - Wycombe Wanderers · 2.4 pts / match - 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 match.
1.26 goals / match - Wycombe Wanderers · 1.82 goals / match - Cardiff City
Cardiff City is 11% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.17 goals / match - Wycombe Wanderers · 1.05 goals / match - Cardiff City
Wycombe Wanderers scores in 74% of matches (17 of 23 matches), while Cardiff City keeps a clean sheet in 41% (9 of 22 matches).
Cardiff City scores in 86% of matches (19 of 22 matches), while Wycombe Wanderers keeps a clean sheet in 26% (6 of 23 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 - Wycombe Wanderers
Over / Under - Cardiff City
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.
Wycombe Wanderers is 5% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.39 pts / match - Wycombe Wanderers · 1.32 pts / match - Cardiff City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Wycombe Wanderers - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 39% of matches and wins 30%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Cardiff City - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 27% of matches and wins 68%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 0.80 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Wycombe Wanderers
Cardiff City
* 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
| Wycombe Wanderers | Liga | Cardiff City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 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.