Head-to-head overview

Based on the matches in our database.

Bolton Wanderers 61 draws5 Cardiff City
12
Meetings
2.33
Goals / game
33%
Both teams scored
42%
Over 2.5 goals
Bolton Wanderers

Facts about Bolton Wanderers

Scored in9/12 (75%)
Conceded in7/12 (58%)
Goals scored16 · 1.33/game
Longest winning streak2
Longest unbeaten run2
Longest losing streak2
Longest run without a win2
Cardiff City

Facts about Cardiff City

Scored in7/12 (58%)
Conceded in9/12 (75%)
Goals scored12 · 1/game
Longest winning streak2
Longest unbeaten run2
Longest losing streak2
Longest run without a win2
By competition
CompetitionBolton WanderersDrawCardiff CityGames
Championship5139
League One1012
FA Cup0011
All competitions61512

ELO comparison

Five-year rating histories overlaid, with a neutral head-to-head forecast.

Bolton Wanderers1708
gap 0
1708Cardiff City
1771155620222023202420252026
If they met (neutral venue)
Bolton Wanderers
35%
Draw
30%
Cardiff City
35%

All meetings

12 matches on record

12 Sep 2026
Championship
Bolton WanderersBolton Wanderers10Cardiff CityCardiff City
BTTSO2.5
11 Apr 2026
League One
Cardiff CityCardiff City20Bolton WanderersBolton Wanderers
BTTSO2.5
25 Oct 2025
League One
Bolton WanderersBolton Wanderers10Cardiff CityCardiff City
BTTSO2.5

Bolton Wanderers recent form

Cardiff City recent form

Bolton Wanderers has gone head to head with Cardiff City 12 times since 2012, winning 6 and scoring 16 goals. Cardiff City, in turn, has won 5 and scored 12 goals. There has been 1 draw between Bolton Wanderers and Cardiff City. Across all meetings both teams have scored in 33% of games and 42% have produced over 2.5 goals, at an average of 2.33 goals per game.