Cardiff (home)
- Cardiff have won 14 of 20 home games in League One this season.
- Cardiff are 2nd in League One with 78 points from 40 games.
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Recent stats:
- Averaging 2.10 goals per game at home.
Bolton (away)
- Bolton have won just 6 of 21 away games in the league.
- Bolton are 4th with 70 points from 41 fixtures.
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Recent stats:
- Conceded 25 goals on the road.
Head-to-Head
Bolton Wanderers beat Cardiff City FC 1-0 at home in League One five months ago.
Key Players
- Rubin Colwill has scored three of the Bluebirds’ six goals across their last five fixtures.
- Mason Burstow is Bolton’s top scorer with 11 goals in 40 League One appearances.
- Steven Schumacher has made Bolton a flexible and effective outfit with his system since taking over in January 2025.
- Brian Barry-Murphy has made a similar impact on Cardiff since being named as their head coach in June 2025.
Betting Insights
- Cardiff are the favourites at 1.81.
- Despite the odds, there is perceived value with Bolton.
Prediction
- Prediction: Home win.
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Reasoning:
- Cardiff’s dominance at this ground and their higher league position.
- Bolton’s pressing style could cause issues, but the balance tips to the hosts despite the eight-point gap.
