Wolverhampton Wanderers v Cardiff City
EFL ChampionshipSat 31 Oct · 15:00
Who wins?
Wolves
58%
Draw
22%
Cardiff
20%
Expected goals
Over 3.5: 44% · Under 3.5: 56%
Both teams to score: 63%
Market probability with the margin removed (not odds and not betting advice). 18+
Wolverhampton Wanderers host Cardiff City on Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 15:00 (UK time) at Molineux Stadium in the Championship.
Wolverhampton Wanderers sit 4th on 21 points.
Cardiff City sit 16th on 14 points.
Wolverhampton Wanderers have 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches.
Cardiff City have 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches.
Last 5 meetings: Wolverhampton Wanderers won 3, Cardiff City won 2, 0 drawn.
- Competition
- EFL Championship
- Kick-off
- Saturday, 31 October 2026, 15:00 (UK time)
- Venue
- Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton
Preview in numbers
- United Kingdom time: 15:00 (UK time), Saturday 31 October 2026.
- Wolverhampton Wanderers have 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats from their last 5.
- Cardiff City have 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat from their last 5.
- Wolverhampton Wanderers sit 4th on 21 points and Cardiff City 16th on 14: 7 points apart.
- Their last meeting, on 2 Mar 2019, finished Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-0 Cardiff City.
- The market gives Wolverhampton Wanderers a 58% chance of winning (draw: 22%), margin removed.
Data: ESPN · votes and picks from Scorely users
Odds movement
Opening → NowWolves
11/18 → 11/18
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Draw
16/5 → 16/5
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Cardiff
37/10 → 37/10
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Over 3.5: 11/10 → 11/10 = · Under 3.5: 2/3 → 2/3 =
ESPN opening and current prices published by ESPN. 18+
Odds comparison
Match result (1X2)
| Bookmaker | 1 · Wolves | X · Draw | 2 · Cardiff | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | 1/2 | 31/10 | 17/4 | 9.7% |
Indicative odds that move until kick-off. The best price in each column is highlighted. Margin = the bookmaker's cut (sum of implied probabilities − 100%). 18+ · Gamble responsibly · BeGambleAware.org
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Market probability
Double chance
1X · Wolverhampton Wanderers or draw
79%
12 · Wolverhampton Wanderers or Cardiff City
77%
X2 · Draw or Cardiff City
43%
First team to score
Wolverhampton Wanderers
60%
No goal
5%
Cardiff City
35%
Total goals
Over 3.5
44%
Under 3.5
56%
Exact total goals
| 0 | 4% |
| 1 | 12% |
| 2 | 19% |
| 3 | 22% |
| 4 | 18% |
| 5 | 13% |
| 6+ | 13% |
Team total goals · Cardiff City
Over 1.5
36%
Under 1.5
64%
Team total goals · Cardiff City
Over 2.5
15%
Under 2.5
85%
Team total goals · Cardiff City
Over 0.5
69%
Under 0.5
31%
Team total goals · Wolverhampton Wanderers
Over 1.5
64%
Under 1.5
37%
Team total goals · Wolverhampton Wanderers
Over 2.5
38%
Under 2.5
62%
Team total goals · Wolverhampton Wanderers
Over 3.5
20%
Under 3.5
80%
Team total goals · Wolverhampton Wanderers
Over 4.5
10%
Under 4.5
90%
Team total goals · Wolverhampton Wanderers
Over 0.5
86%
Under 0.5
14%
Exact team goals · Wolverhampton Wanderers
| 0 | 11% |
| 1 | 24% |
| 2 | 28% |
| 3 | 20% |
| 4+ | 17% |
Exact team goals · Cardiff City
| 0 | 29% |
| 1 | 36% |
| 2 | 22% |
| 3 | 9% |
| 4+ | 4% |
Both teams to score
Yes
63%
No
37%
Both teams to score: 1st half
Yes
28%
No
72%
Both teams to score: 2nd half
Yes
37%
No
63%
Clean sheet · Cardiff City
Yes
14%
No
86%
Clean sheet · Wolverhampton Wanderers
Yes
30%
No
70%
Correct score
| 2-1 | 10% |
| 1-1 | 8% |
| 2-0 | 7% |
| 1-0 | 7% |
| 3-1 | 7% |
| 2-2 | 6% |
| 1-2 | 5% |
| 3-0 | 5% |
| 3-2 | 5% |
| 0-1 | 4% |
| 0-0 | 3% |
| 2-3 | 3% |
| 0-2 | 3% |
| 3-3 | 3% |
| 1-3 | 2% |
| 0-3 | 1% |
1st half result
Wolverhampton Wanderers
44%
Draw
36%
Cardiff City
21%
2nd half result
Wolverhampton Wanderers
47%
Draw
31%
Cardiff City
22%
1st half goals
Over 1.5
44%
Under 1.5
56%
1st half goals
Over 2.5
21%
Under 2.5
79%
1st half goals
Over 3.5
10%
Under 3.5
90%
1st half goals
Over 0.5
75%
Under 0.5
25%
To score in the 1st half · Cardiff City
Yes
42%
No
58%
To score in the 1st half · Wolverhampton Wanderers
Yes
61%
No
39%
To score in the 2nd half · Cardiff City
Yes
50%
No
50%
To score in the 2nd half · Wolverhampton Wanderers
Yes
69%
No
31%
Probability estimated from the market, margin removed. Not odds and not an invitation to bet. Market data via ESPN. 18+
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Wolverhampton Wanderers
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Head-to-head record
3
Wolves
0
Draws
2
Cardiff
Last meetings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Boro | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | +10 | 25 | DWWDW |
| 2 |  Swansea | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | +3 | 23 | WWWLL |
| 3 |  West Ham | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | +17 | 22 | DDWWL |
| 4 |  Wolves | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | +4 | 21 | LLWDW |
| 5 |  West Brom | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | +3 | 21 | LLWWD |
| 6 |  Southampton | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | +12 | 20 | LWWDW |
| 7 |  Birmingham | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | +8 | 20 | DWWWL |
| 8 |  QPR | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | +8 | 20 | DDWLW |
| 9 |  Stoke | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | +2 | 20 | WWLWD |
| 10 |  Blackburn | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | +3 | 18 | DWWLW |
| 11 |  Portsmouth | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | +1 | 18 | LWWDW |
| 12 |  Sheffield Utd | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | +1 | 16 | LWLWD |
| 13 |  Millwall | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | -1 | 15 | DWLDL |
| 14 |  Bristol City | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | -3 | 15 | WDLLD |
| 15 |  Lincoln City | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | -7 | 15 | LLLDW |
| 16 |  Cardiff | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | +2 | 14 | WLWDW |
| 17 |  Wrexham | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | -3 | 14 | WDLWL |
| 18 |  Bolton | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | -7 | 14 | WLWDL |
| 19 |  Charlton | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | -7 | 14 | LDDLL |
| 20 |  Norwich City | 12 | 4 | 0 | 8 | -2 | 12 | LLLLW |
| 21 |  Watford | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | -10 | 11 | LLLWL |
| 22 |  Burnley | 12 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -8 | 8 | DWDLL |
| 23 |  Derby | 12 | 1 | 4 | 7 | -11 | 7 | DDLLD |
| 24 |  Preston | 12 | 1 | 2 | 9 | -15 | 5 | DLLLD |
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FAQ
What time does Wolverhampton Wanderers v Cardiff City start?
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Cardiff City (Championship) kicks off on Saturday 31 October at 15:00 (UK time) at Molineux Stadium.
Where are Wolverhampton Wanderers and Cardiff City in the table?
Wolverhampton Wanderers are 4th on 21 points and Cardiff City 16th on 14.
Who is the favourite in Wolverhampton Wanderers v Cardiff City?
The market favourite is Wolverhampton Wanderers. Probability without the bookmaker margin: Wolverhampton Wanderers 58 %, the draw 22 % and Cardiff City 20 %. It is indicative and moves until the start.
What is the head-to-head record between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Cardiff City?
In their last 5 meetings: Wolverhampton Wanderers won 3, Cardiff City won 2 and 0 ended level.
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