Bolton Wanderers vs Cardiff City predictions, Sep 12, 2026

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On September 12, 2026, Bolton Wanderers will host Cardiff City in what promises to be a compelling matchup in the English League Championship. Both teams have struggled to find form recently, with Bolton managing just one win in their last five matches. Cardiff City, on the other hand, is still searching for their first victory during the same period, making it a crucial encounter for both sides.

Bolton’s recent performances suggest a need for improvement, particularly in defense, where lapses have cost them valuable points. Conversely, Cardiff’s inability to secure wins may be attributed to a lack of offensive cohesion, as they have struggled to capitalize on scoring opportunities.

The bookmakers’ odds favor Cardiff City slightly at 2.42 compared to Bolton’s 2.65, reflecting a belief in their potential to upset the odds, despite their recent form. Our model predicts a 39.2% chance of an away win, 34.6% for a home victory, and a 25.8% probability of a draw.

As both teams look to spark a turnaround, this matchup is likely to be tightly contested. Home advantage could play a crucial role, but Cardiff’s attempts to find their rhythm could also impact the outcome. Ultimately, this fixture remains unpredictable, making it intriguing for fans and bettors alike.

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Bolton 35.3%

Draw 26.2%

Cardiff 38.5%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

Outrights of English League Championship Cardiff: 0.65% Bolton: 0.6%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2.65	3.70	2.45
	2.82	3.64	2.33
	2.66	3.5	2.44	Watch and Bet
	2.61	3.67	2.48
	2.6	3.5	2.45

Latest Results

05.09.26 Millwall – Bolton Wanderers – 4:0 01.09.26 Sheffield United – Bolton Wanderers – 3:2 29.08.26 Bolton Wanderers – Lincoln City – 0:1 22.08.26 Queens Park Rangers – Bolton Wanderers – 0:0 15.08.26 Bolton Wanderers – Preston North End – 2:1

05.09.26 Portsmouth FC – Cardiff City – 2:0 02.09.26 Queens Park Rangers – Cardiff City – 2:1 29.08.26 Cardiff City – Sheffield United – 2:2 25.08.26 Cardiff City – Norwich City – 1:2 22.08.26 Derby County – Cardiff City – 2:2

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Bolton won 2.

Both teams are struggling and far from their best.

The chances of victory for both teams are nearly identical in this match.

In the last 11 head-to-head matches, Bolton won 5 matches, drew 1 match, lost 5 matches, and goals 15:12. (average 1.4:1.1).

Including home matches between the teams, Bolton won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 10:5. (average 1.7:0.8).

Latest Head To Head

11.04.26 Cardiff City – Bolton Wanderers – 2:0 25.10.25 Bolton Wanderers – Cardiff City – 1:0 13.02.18 Cardiff City – Bolton Wanderers – 2:0 23.12.17 Bolton Wanderers – Cardiff City – 2:0 23.04.16 Cardiff City – Bolton Wanderers – 2:1

Standings

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Swansea	5	3	2	0	7:1	6	11
2	Middlesbrough	5	3	1	1	8:5	3	10
3	QPR	5	3	1	1	7:4	3	10
4	Bristol City	5	3	1	1	9:7	2	10
5	West Brom	5	3	1	1	8:6	2	10
6	Charlton	5	3	1	1	6:7	-1	10
7	Millwall	5	3	0	2	10:8	2	9
8	West Ham	5	2	2	1	11:7	4	8
9	Wolves	5	2	2	1	13:10	3	8
10	Birmingham	5	1	4	0	7:6	1	7
11	Wrexham	5	1	3	1	6:4	2	6
12	Norwich	5	2	0	3	8:8	0	6
13	Stoke	5	2	0	3	8:9	-1	6
14	Portsmouth	5	2	0	3	7:8	-1	6
15	Sheffield Utd	5	1	3	1	6:7	-1	6
16	Blackburn	5	1	2	2	6:7	-1	5
17	Watford	5	1	2	2	4:6	-2	5
18	Lincoln	5	1	2	2	4:6	-2	5
19	Southampton	5	2	2	1	11:6	5	4
20	Derby	5	1	1	3	5:10	-5	4
21	Bolton	5	1	1	3	4:9	-5	4
22	Cardiff	5	0	3	2	6:9	-3	3
23	Preston	5	1	0	4	5:10	-5	3
24	Burnley	5	0	2	3	6:12	-6	2

English League Championship Outrights

1. West Ham: 2.65 (29.45%)

2. Wolves: 5.8 (13.45%)

3. Middlesbrough: 6 (13.01%)

4. Southampton: 13.6 (5.74%)

5. Birmingham: 17.6 (4.43%)

6. Millwall: 18.4 (4.24%)

7. Swansea: 20.8 (3.75%)

8. Burnley: 24.8 (3.15%)

9. Norwich: 24.8 (3.15%)

10. West Brom: 24.8 (3.15%)

11. Wrexham: 33.2 (2.35%)

12. QPR: 34.2 (2.28%)

13. Sheffield Utd: 34.8 (2.24%)

14. Bristol City: 50 (1.56%)

15. Charlton: 65 (1.2%)

16. Derby: 72 (1.08%)

17. Stoke City: 80 (0.98%)

18. Watford: 84 (0.93%)

19. Portsmouth: 110 (0.71%)

20. Cardiff: 120 (0.65%)

21. Lincoln City: 120 (0.65%)

22. Blackburn: 120 (0.65%)

23. Preston: 130 (0.6%)

24. Bolton: 130 (0.6%)

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