- Full Time
- 90 + 2'R. Kpakio on for A. Robertson
- 90 + 2'C. Scanlon on for J. Bagan
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- R. Hardie on for E. Erhahon83'
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- 75'C. Robinson on for Y. Salech
- 74'C. Ashford on for C. Willock
- A. Ito on for Rúben Rodrigues64'
- 59'D. Turnbull on for J. Colwill
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- T. Gale on for S. Iling-Junior46'
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- Half Time
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1 Thierry Gale 1
- 1 Yousef Salech 4
- 2 Ollie Tanner 3
- 3 Chris Willock 3
- 1 Max Conway 8
- 2 Sam Dalby 3
- 3 Gaizka Larrazabal2
- 1 Theo Bair 1
- 1 Ollie Tanner 3
- 2 Rúben Rodrigues 3
- 3 Chris Willock 3
- 1 Krystian Bielik 75
- 2 Gabriel Osho 68
- 3 Joel Bagan 48
- 1 Max Conway 3
- 2 Ollie Tanner 2
- 3 Gaizka Larrazabal1
- 1 Alex Robertson 3
- 2 Josh Sheehan 3
- 3 Ethan Erhahon 3
Bolton vs Cardiff is a Championship clash at the Macron Stadium on Saturday, with the hosts marginally fancied.
Andy Francis has the best bets, a score prediction and the head-to-head record for this Championship clash below.
Premium Tips
Andy narrowly favours Bolton, with goals also on the agenda.
| Premium Tip | Odds | Why we’re backing it |
|---|---|---|
| Bolton to win and over 2.5 goals | 11/5 | Bolton will be desperate to bounce back on home soil at the Macron, and their recent matches have been packed with goals, including a 3-2 clash with West Ham, a 3-2 at Sheffield United and a 4-0 at Millwall. Games involving Wanderers rarely stay quiet, which gives the over 2.5 line a solid platform. Cardiff arrive in poor away form, beaten 2-0 at Portsmouth and 2-1 at QPR on their travels, so they are there for the taking on the road. Back Bolton to use home advantage against a struggling Cardiff and turn an open, high-scoring afternoon into three points. |
| Samuel Iling-Junior and Josh Sheehan to be booked | 12/1 | Sheehan is a booking machine, a combative defensive midfielder who has amassed a huge 38 yellow cards and a red in 200 Bolton appearances, plus 150 fouls conceded for the club. He lives in the thick of the midfield battle and referees keep their cards ready for him. Iling-Junior adds the second leg, a direct, driving attacker who runs at defenders relentlessly and is not afraid to mix it in a physical Championship contest. In a game Bolton will attack with intensity, both midfielders operating in the heat of the action makes this booking double a smart play. |
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How Bolton go into the game
Bolton were beaten 3-2 by West Ham last time out but ran a big club close. The Macron will hope that fight brings a win against Cardiff.
Spirited and dangerous at home, Bolton will fancy their chances. A first win of note is the aim.
How Cardiff go into the game
Cardiff drew 1-1 with Stoke last time out, a hard-fought home point. They travel to the north-west in decent order.
Well-organised and dangerous, Cardiff carry a threat but the Macron is a tough trip. A point would be welcome.
Bolton vs Cardiff head-to-head
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/04/26 | Cardiff | 2-0 | Bolton |
| 25/10/25 | Bolton | 1-0 | Cardiff |
| 13/02/18 | Cardiff | 2-0 | Bolton |
| 23/12/17 | Bolton | 2-0 | Cardiff |
Bolton and Cardiff have split their last four meetings two wins apiece, and home advantage has decided every one.
Bolton vs Cardiff predictions & betting tips
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton or draw (Double Chance) | 4/9 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Home cover. |
| Both teams to score | 1/2 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Both carry a threat. |
| Bolton to win | 13/10 | ⭐⭐ | Marginal home favourites. |
| Over 2.5 goals | 8/13 | ⭐⭐ | An open game is likely. |
| Bolton 2-1 Cardiff | 8/1 | ⭐⭐ | Headline scoreline. |
Bolton vs Cardiff score prediction
Cardiff will be organised, but Bolton’s home advantage should just about tell. Expect the hosts to edge it. Score prediction: Bolton 2-1 Cardiff.
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