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As Cardiff City prepares to host Stoke City in the English League Championship on September 8, 2026, both teams enter the match with distinct challenges. Cardiff City has struggled recently, failing to secure a win in their last five matches, which could impact their confidence as they look to turn their fortunes around on home soil. Their tactical approach, often reliant on possession and ball distribution, will need to be more effective to break through a Stoke side eager to capitalize on any defensive frailties.
Stoke City, on the other hand, has recorded one victory in their last five matches, suggesting a degree of resilience. Their compact defensive organization and ability to hit on the counter-attack could serve them well against a Cardiff team that may leave spaces in pursuit of attacking opportunities.
Bookmaker odds favor Cardiff slightly at 2.15 for a home win, compared to Stoke’s 3.04 for an away victory, reflecting the tight nature of the contest. Our model predicts a 39% chance of a home win, a 23.9% chance of a draw, and a 33.7% chance of an away triumph. With both teams looking to gain momentum, the outcome remains uncertain, emphasizing the unpredictable nature of Championship football.
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| Cardiff 43.2% |
Draw 26.2% |
Stoke 30.6% |
Outrights of English League Championship Cardiff: 0.8%
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.20 | 3.55 | 3.00 | |
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2.14 | 3.55 | 3.07 | |
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2.12 | 3.55 | 3.05 |
Latest Results
| 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 17.08.26 Cardiff City – Wrexham AFC – 1:1 |
01.09.26 Stoke City – Norwich City – 1:0 29.08.26 Wolverhampton Wanderers – Stoke City – 4:1 25.08.26 Stoke City – Hull City – 1:2 penalties 22.08.26 Southampton FC – Stoke City – 3:1 15.08.26 Stoke City – Swansea City – 1:2 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 12.04.25 Cardiff City – Stoke City – 0:1 08.02.25 Stoke City – Cardiff City – 3:4 penalties 14.12.24 Stoke City – Cardiff City – 2:2 24.02.24 Cardiff City – Stoke City – 2:1 04.11.23 Stoke City – Cardiff City – 0:0 |
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Swansea | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7:1 | 6 | 10 |
| 2 | QPR | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7:3 | 4 | 10 |
| 3 | Charlton | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6:3 | 3 | 10 |
| 4 | Wolves | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11:8 | 3 | 7 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7:5 | 2 | 7 |
| 6 | Bristol City | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7:6 | 1 | 7 |
| 7 | West Brom | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7:6 | 1 | 7 |
| 8 | Birmingham | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5:4 | 1 | 6 |
| 9 | Sheffield Utd | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5:4 | 1 | 6 |
| 10 | Millwall | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6:8 | -2 | 6 |
| 11 | Wrexham | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6:4 | 2 | 5 |
| 12 | West Ham | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8:7 | 1 | 5 |
| 13 | Blackburn | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5:5 | 0 | 5 |
| 14 | Watford | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4:5 | -1 | 5 |
| 15 | Bolton | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4:5 | -1 | 4 |
| 16 | Derby | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5:7 | -2 | 4 |
| 17 | Lincoln | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3:5 | -2 | 4 |
| 18 | Southampton | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10:5 | 5 | 3 |
| 19 | Cardiff | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6:7 | -1 | 3 |
| 20 | Norwich | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5:7 | -2 | 3 |
| 21 | Portsmouth | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5:8 | -3 | 3 |
| 22 | Stoke | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4:9 | -5 | 3 |
| 23 | Burnley | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5:10 | -5 | 2 |
| 24 | Preston | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3:9 | -6 | 0 |
English League Championship Outrights
1. West Ham: 3.02 (26.49%)
2. Wolves: 5.05 (15.84%)
3. Middlesbrough: 7.6 (10.53%)
4. Southampton: 13 (6.15%)
5. Birmingham: 17 (4.71%)
6. Millwall: 19 (4.21%)
7. Swansea: 21 (3.81%)
8. Burnley: 21 (3.81%)
9. Norwich: 26 (3.08%)
10. West Brom: 26 (3.08%)
11. Wrexham: 34 (2.35%)
12. QPR: 34 (2.35%)
13. Sheffield Utd: 34 (2.35%)
14. Bristol City: 50 (1.6%)
15. Charlton: 50 (1.6%)
16. Derby: 65 (1.23%)
17. Stoke City: 80 (1%)
18. Watford: 80 (1%)
19. Cardiff: 100 (0.8%)
20. Lincoln City: 100 (0.8%)
21. Portsmouth: 100 (0.8%)
22. Preston: 100 (0.8%)
23. Blackburn: 100 (0.8%)
24. Bolton: 100 (0.8%)
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