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Bolton logo Bolton
Sept. 12, 2026 2 weeks from now VS
Cardiff logo Cardiff

Match Analysis

Bolton Cardiff
Bolton D W L W D D
Cardiff L D D W W W
STRENGTH
SHOT CONVERSION
SHOTS ON TARGET
POSSESSION
SAVE RATE
ATTACKING POTENTIAL
DEFENSIVE POTENTIAL
EXPECTED GOALS
HEAD TO HEAD
WINS THE GAME
What do these metrics mean?
Strength
Recent form points from the last several matches. Higher means a better recent run of results.
Shot Conversion
Goals scored divided by total shots taken (rolling window of past matches). Measures finishing efficiency — only available when historical shot data exists.
Shots on Target
Proportion of shots that were on target. Reflects shot accuracy and discipline — only available when historical shot data exists.
Possession
Average ball possession percentage over recent matches. Indicates territorial dominance — only available when historical stats exist.
Save Rate
Goalkeeper saves divided by shots faced. Higher means the keeper is denying more chances — only available when historical stats exist.
Attacking Potential
Composite index from goals, expected goals and shots (weighted). Only available when full shot stats are tracked for a team.
Defensive Potential
Composite index from goals conceded, saves and blocked shots (weighted). Only available when full shot stats are tracked.
Expected Goals
Poisson-estimated goals each team is likely to score, derived from season attack/defence averages and opponent strength.
Head to Head
Historical win share across all previous meetings between these two teams (home wins | draws | away wins).
Wins the Game
Machine learning win probability — the model's confidence that each team wins this match outright.

Head to Head History

Home Team Away Team Score Date
Cardiff Bolton 2 - 0 April 11, 2026
Bolton Cardiff 1 - 0 October 25, 2025
Cardiff Bolton 2 - 0 February 13, 2018
Bolton Cardiff 2 - 0 December 23, 2017
Cardiff Bolton 2 - 1 April 23, 2016
Bolton Cardiff 2 - 3 December 5, 2015

Bolton Form (Last 6 Matches)

Date Venue Opponent Score Result
Aug 22, 26 Away QPR 0 - 0 Draw
Aug 15, 26 Home Preston 2 - 1 Win
Aug 8, 26 Away Sheffield Wednesday 1 - 0 Loss
Aug 1, 26 Home NAC Breda 1 - 0 Win
Jul 28, 26 Away Fleetwood Town 1 - 1 Draw
Jul 25, 26 Home Everton 0 - 0 Draw

Cardiff Form (Last 6 Matches)

Date Venue Opponent Score Result
Aug 25, 26 Home Norwich 1 - 2 Loss
Aug 22, 26 Away Derby 2 - 2 Draw
Aug 17, 26 Home Wrexham 1 - 1 Draw
Aug 8, 26 Home Swindon Town 3 - 2 Win
Aug 1, 26 Home AS Roma 4 - 1 Win
Jul 25, 26 Away Forest Green 1 - 5 Win

Championship Table

Pos Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts
8 Bolton 2 1 1 0 2 1 +1 4
13 Cardiff 2 0 2 0 3 3 0 2

Predictions

Both Teams To Score - Yes
This prediction indicates that there is a 58.43% likelihood that both Bolton and Cardiff will score at least one goal each during the course of the match.
Bolton or Cardiff to win
This prediction indicates that Bolton has a 39.18% likelihood to win the match. The likelihood for the match to end as a draw is 28.28 %
Over 1.5 goals
This prediction indicates that there is a 55.96% likelihood that by the end of the football match, there will be two or more goals scored.
Over 2.5 goals
This prediction indicates that there is a 53.71% likelihood that by the end of the football match, there will be three or more goals scored.

Most Likely Scorelines

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