Bet with MINO CASINO →Played: final score 3–0. The tip and analysis below are as they were before kick-off.
Wolves and Cardiff meet on 31 October 2026 · 15:00 at Molineux Stadium (Wolverhampton), under referee Josh Smith. Wolves (60%) are favourites in our book. Scroll on for our tip, the chance of each result, team news and our analysis.
Wolves vs Cardiff: odds from several bookmakers
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top odds available | 1.70 | 4.75 | 5.47 |
| Market average | 1.58 | 4.42 | 4.93 |
| Lowest odds | 1.53 | 3.78 | 3.89 |
| Goals | Best | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.15 | 1.12 | 83.4% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.47 | 1.43 | 65.3% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 2.83 | 2.69 | 34.7% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 2.18 | 2.10 | 44.7% |
| BTTS – yes | 1.53 | 1.51 | 61.6% |
| BTTS – no | 2.55 | 2.43 | 38.4% |
Our odds combine the prices of several bookmakers and were refreshed 31/10/26, 13:40. Use them for guidance only, since one operator may quote differently. The margin averages 6.6%.
Match at a glance
- Likely result: Wolves 2–1 Cardiff, roughly 3 goals in total.
- Table: Wolves 3rd (24 points), Cardiff 17th (14 points).
- Form in the competition: Wolves 6W 3D 3L (20:16), Cardiff 3W 5D 4L (19:17).
- H2H: 13 matches: Wolves 6W 0D 7L, goals 17–17.
- Absences: Wolves 6, Cardiff 5.
Who will win Wolves vs Cardiff?
To reach this estimate we remove the margin from several bookmakers' odds. Nothing about the outcome is guaranteed.
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Fair odds = 1 / probability. Whenever the best odds on offer top the fair odds, that price is value. Likely: ≥ 60%; possible: 50–60%; outsider: anything under 50%.
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Wolves vs Cardiff: injuries, suspensions, absences
Wolves
- R. Jimenezknee injury · will miss the match
- G. Konanknee injury · will miss the match
- N. Djigagroin injury · doubtful
- F. Lopezcalf injury · doubtful
- B. Traoreinjury · doubtful
- B. Traoreinjury · doubtful
Cardiff
- C. Chambersknee injury · will miss the match
- D. Lawlorhamstring injury · will miss the match
- G. Oshored card · will miss the match
- K. Bieliknot in the squad · doubtful
- C. Robinsonnot in the squad · doubtful
Absences can still change up to kick-off.
Wolves vs Cardiff: form and table
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Middlesbrough | 13 | 8-4-1 | 30:17 | 28 |
| 2 |  Swansea | 13 | 8-2-3 | 20:13 | 26 |
| 3 | Wolves | 13 | 7-3-3 | 23:16 | 24 |
| 4 |  West Brom | 13 | 7-3-3 | 19:14 | 24 |
| 5 |  Southampton | 13 | 8-3-2 | 28:13 | 23 |
| 6 |  Birmingham | 13 | 6-5-2 | 23:13 | 23 |
| 7 |  Stoke City | 13 | 7-2-4 | 20:16 | 23 |
| 8 |  West Ham | 13 | 6-4-3 | 33:18 | 22 |
| 9 |  QPR | 13 | 5-5-3 | 21:16 | 20 |
| 10 |  Sheffield Utd | 13 | 5-4-4 | 17:15 | 19 |
| 11 |  Portsmouth | 13 | 5-4-4 | 16:15 | 19 |
| 12 |  Millwall | 13 | 5-3-5 | 23:21 | 18 |
| 13 |  Blackburn | 13 | 5-3-5 | 19:20 | 18 |
| 14 |  Bristol City | 13 | 5-3-5 | 15:17 | 18 |
| 15 |  Norwich | 13 | 5-0-8 | 23:24 | 15 |
| 16 |  Lincoln | 13 | 4-3-6 | 14:23 | 15 |
| 17 | Cardiff | 13 | 3-5-5 | 19:20 | 14 |
| 18 |  Wrexham | 13 | 3-5-5 | 15:19 | 14 |
| 19 |  Bolton | 13 | 4-2-7 | 18:26 | 14 |
| 20 |  Charlton | 13 | 3-5-5 | 11:21 | 14 |
| 21 |  Watford | 13 | 3-2-8 | 12:23 | 11 |
| 22 |  Burnley | 13 | 1-6-6 | 17:25 | 9 |
| 23 |  Derby | 13 | 1-4-8 | 11:25 | 7 |
| 24 |  Preston | 13 | 1-2-10 | 10:27 | 5 |
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Wolves vs Cardiff: our match analysis
Why this is our tip
- Table. Wolves: 3rd, 24 points from 13 matches (7W 3D 3L). Cardiff: 17th, 14 points (3W 5D 5L).
- Attack and defence. Goals per game in this competition: Wolves 1.7 scored and 1.3 conceded, Cardiff 1.6 scored and 1.4 conceded.
- Form in the competition. Wolves: 6W 3D 3L, goals 20–16; Cardiff: 3W 5D 4L, goals 19–17.
- Head to head. Head to head over 13 meetings: Wolves 6 wins, Cardiff 7 wins, plus 0 draws; goals 17–17.
What to expect
We make Wolves the favourites. The projected scoreline is 2–1, close to 3 goals in the game, and the outcome we rate highest is 2–1 (9.7%). We expect goals and an open game.
On goals we like Over 2.5 goals (odds 1.47), with a probability of 65% by our reckoning. By our numbers, both teams scoring is 62% and over 2.5 goals is 65%.
Main points of the prediction
- Meetings: 13; Wolves 6 wins, 0 draws, Cardiff 7 wins.
- Average goals in their meetings: 2.6 per match.
- This competition, scored–conceded: Wolves 20–16, Cardiff 19–17.
- Projected: close to 3 goals; probability of over 2.5 goals 65%.
- Not available: Wolves 6, Cardiff 5.
Alternative tip: Both teams score: yes
Other option: Both teams score: yes (probability 62%, odds up to 1.53). We project close to 3 goals, which points the same way.
Absences
Not available for Wolves: R. Jimenez, G. Konan, N. Djiga, F. Lopez, B. Traore, B. Traore. Not available for Cardiff: C. Chambers, D. Lawlor, G. Osho, K. Bielik, C. Robinson. Line-ups can still change, so look at the team news again before kick-off.
Wolves vs Cardiff: the numbers side by side
Only this season's games feed into these numbers, so treat them with care: the sample is small.
Form in the competition
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Wolves vs Cardiff: common questions
Which bet do we recommend for Wolves vs Cardiff?
On the result, our pick is Wolves to win (1.70); on goals, Over 2.5 goals (1.47). Prefer less risk? Go for Wolves or draw (1X).
Who will win Wolves vs Cardiff?
As we see it: Wolves to win 60%, the draw 21%, Cardiff to win 19%.
What is the kick-off time and venue?
31 October 2026, 15:00, at Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton. Referee: Josh Smith.
Who will be missing?
Wolves: R. Jimenez, G. Konan, N. Djiga, F. Lopez, B. Traore, B. Traore. Cardiff: C. Chambers, D. Lawlor, G. Osho, K. Bielik, C. Robinson. Absences can still change up to kick-off.
Will the game go over 2.5 goals?
We give over 2.5 goals a 65% chance (odds 1.47), against 35% for under 2.5 (odds 2.83).
Will both teams score?
By our numbers, both sides scoring is 62% (odds 1.53).
What correct score is most probable?
In order: 2–1 (9.7%), 1–1 (8.8%), 2–0 (8.1%).
Where do your predictions come from?
It all starts with bookmaker odds: we take prices from several firms, remove the margin, average them and convert the result into probabilities. A Poisson model then supplies the expected goals and the most probable scorelines. Form, previous meetings and absences are shown alongside as background. We share our predictions to inform you, and they cannot promise that a bet will win.
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