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Wolves vs Cardiff Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 31-10-2026
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Match Prediction
Expected score: Wolves 2-1 Cardiff
WolvesDrawCardiff
Over 2.5 goalsYes (63%)
Both teams to scoreYes (62%)
Wolves host Cardiff at Molineux Stadium in Championship Regular Season Round 13, with the hosts holding a narrow edge in the betting markets. Wolves sit fourth on 21 points from 12 games, while Cardiff occupy 16th with 14 points. The hosts are favoured at 1.63, reflecting their superior league position and recent consistency, though Cardiff arrive as underdogs rather than outsiders.
Team form
Wolves
Wolves have taken 5 points from their last five matches, scoring 5 and conceding 4. A 1-1 draw at home to Portsmouth on 20 October preceded a 0-1 loss at Middlesbrough. Before that, wins over West Brom (1-0) and Sheffield United (1-0) showed defensive solidity, though a 2-2 draw at Birmingham revealed vulnerability. Over the season, Wolves average 1.67 goals scored and 1.33 conceded per game, establishing them as a side that controls possession and limits chances against. Their 4-2-3-1 shape under César Peixoto typically dominates the ball, as evidenced by 58% possession in their last outing.
Cardiff
Cardiff have won only 3 of 12 games and are struggling defensively. Their last five matches yielded 4 goals scored but 8 conceded—a 1.6 per-game average that ranks as a significant weakness. A 0-1 loss at Bolton on 12 September was their most recent fixture; prior results included a 1-1 draw at home to Stoke City and consecutive away defeats to Portsmouth (0-2) and QPR (1-2). The 4-2-3-1 formation deployed by Brian Barry-Murphy has not arrested their decline. Season-wide, Cardiff average 1.58 goals scored and 1.42 conceded, placing them among the division's more porous defences.
Head-to-head
The head-to-head record between these sides favours Wolves in recent meetings. In their last five encounters, Wolves won twice away (1-0 in April 2018 and January 2015), while Cardiff won three times at home (2-1 in November 2018, 2-1 in December 2016, and 2-0 in August 2015). Wolves have not lost to Cardiff away from home in this sequence, though the fixture has historically produced goals—only one of the five meetings ended in a goalless draw.
Key factors
Wolves' possession dominance and defensive discipline stand against Cardiff's leaky backline. The hosts' 1.67 goals-per-game average and Cardiff's 1.42 goals-conceded average suggest Wolves will create the clearer opportunities. Cardiff's attacking output (1.58 per game) is marginally lower than Wolves' defensive concession rate, yet both sides have shown they can score in this division. The bookmakers price both teams to score at 1.48, reflecting the likelihood that Cardiff will threaten despite their defensive frailties. Wolves' fourth-place standing and Cardiff's 16th position underscore the gulf in form, though the gap in points (7) is not insurmountable over a single match.
Prediction
Wolves hold a slight favourite status based on league position, recent form, and possession control. The model favours a home win, with Wolves expected to edge the shot count and territory battle. Cardiff's defensive record makes them vulnerable to Wolves' attacking structure, yet their ability to score in recent draws (against Stoke City and Sheffield United) suggests they will not be shut out. The over 2.5 goals market reflects a fairly open contest rather than a defensive stalemate. Wolves' narrow edge reflects their superiority without suggesting a routine victory.
Back Wolves as a slight favourite at 1.63. The hosts should control possession and create more clear-cut chances, but Cardiff's attacking threat and Wolves' recent draw at home to Portsmouth counsel against overconfidence. A home win with both teams scoring offers value for those seeking a middle ground between a Wolves victory and a competitive match.
Match info
Tournaments:
Championship(Regular Season - 13)
Referee:
Josh Smith
Stadium
Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton
Statistics
Odds Comparison
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Lineups
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Middlesbrough | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 25 |
| 2 |  Swansea | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 23 |
| 3 |  West Ham | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 22 |
| 4 |  Wolves | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 21 |
| 5 |  West Brom | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 21 |
| 6 |  Southampton | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 20 |
| 7 |  Birmingham | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 20 |
| 8 |  QPR | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 20 |
| 9 |  Stoke City | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 20 |
| 10 |  Blackburn | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 18 |
| 11 |  Portsmouth | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 18 |
| 12 |  Sheffield Utd | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 16 |
| 13 |  Millwall | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 15 |
| 14 |  Bristol City | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 15 |
| 15 |  Lincoln | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 15 |
| 16 |  Cardiff | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 14 |
| 17 |  Wrexham | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 14 |
| 18 |  Bolton | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 14 |
| 19 |  Charlton | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 14 |
| 20 |  Norwich | 12 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 12 |
| 21 |  Watford | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 11 |
| 22 |  Burnley | 12 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 8 |
| 23 |  Derby | 12 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 7 |
| 24 |  Preston | 12 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 5 |
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