Championship predictions

Bolton vs Cardiff Prediction

Saturday, 12 September 2026, 12:30 UK · University of Bolton Stadium

Bolton

1–0

Full time

Cardiff

Our picks

AI pick

Lost

Over 2.5 goals

Over/Under Goals · estimated odds ~1.80

Expert pick

Lost

Both Teams to Score

Both Teams to Score · estimated odds ~1.65

Bolton come into this Championship fixture with 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 defeats in their last 5, scoring 4 and conceding 11. Cardiff have 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 defeats over the same run (6 scored, 9 conceded). Both sides' recent games have averaged around 3.0 goals, which points towards an open match. The bookmakers make Bolton favourites at 2.42 (about 41% implied), with the draw at 3.61. Our AI model backs Over 2.5 goals, while our expert goes for Both Teams to Score.

Odds & implied probability

Bolton

2.42

41%

Draw

3.61

28%

Cardiff

2.65

38%

Snapshot of market odds when our picks were made. Convert odds · Check the bookmaker margin

Recent form

Bolton

DLLLL

Last 5: 0W 1D 4L · 4 scored, 11 conceded

Cardiff

DDLLD

Last 5: 0W 3D 2L · 6 scored, 9 conceded

Our Championship record (last 30 days): 27 of 38 matches won (71%).

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Bolton vs Cardiff: FAQ

What is the Bolton vs Cardiff prediction?

Our AI model picks Over 2.5 goals and our expert picks Both Teams to Score.

When is Bolton vs Cardiff?

The Championship match kicks off on Saturday, 12 September 2026, 12:30 UK at University of Bolton Stadium.

What are the odds for Bolton vs Cardiff?

Around 2.42 for Bolton, 3.61 for the draw and 2.65 for Cardiff. Odds change, so always check before betting.

What was the Bolton vs Cardiff result?

Bolton 1–0 Cardiff. Our AI pick lost and our expert pick lost.

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