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Bolton Wanderers FC vs Cardiff City FC

Bolton Wanderers FC meet Cardiff City FC in this English Championship fixture. Check the AI prediction, kickoff details, and quick links to both clubs' recent stats and form.

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Saturday 12 September 2026, 12:30
English Championship

AI Prediction

AI call: Bolton Wanderers FC 1 - 1 Cardiff City FC

Both teams struggle with form and have similar points and goal differences. Cardiff has a slight Elo advantage but poor away form. Bolton's home form is weak but marginally better. Recent matches indicate low scoring and close games, supporting a draw as the most likely outcome.

Bolton Wanderers FC expected goals 1.1
Cardiff City FC expected goals 1.1
Bolton Wanderers FC 30%
Draw 40%
Cardiff City FC 30%
Over 0.5
AI chance89%
AI fair odds1.12
Best bookieNot available
Over 1.5
AI chance64%
AI fair odds1.55
Best bookieNot available
Over 2.5
AI chance38%
AI fair odds2.65
Best bookieNot available

Value is highlighted when the available bookmaker decimal odds are higher than the model's fair odds.

Kickoff
Saturday 12 September 2026, 12:30

Pundits Corner

Sports Mole forecasts a 2-1 victory for Bolton Wanderers over Cardiff City, with a 43.91% chance of a home win.

Polymarket BOLTON WANDERERS FC (38.7%)

Market-implied probabilities: home 38.7%, draw 25.6%, away 35.7%. Reported liquidity/volume: 409.

WinDrawWin forecasts a 2-0 away win for Cardiff City against Bolton Wanderers, with a 40% chance of an away victory.

PredictZ 0-1

PredictZ forecasts a 0-1 away win for Cardiff City against Bolton Wanderers, with both teams expected to score.

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