Wolves vs Cardiff
Wolves cruise to comfortable win over Cardiff
Fer López and A. Armstrong set the tone early as Wolves secure a commanding 3-0 victory.
Wolves dominated from the start with Fer López and A. Armstrong scoring within the first 15 minutes, putting Cardiff on the back foot. L. Krejčí added a third after the break to seal a convincing 3-0 win. Fipster's prediction of a home win was spot on, though the margin was even more emphatic than expected.
Outcome probability
Wolves and Cardiff face off in the 13th round of the regular season, with Wolves currently sitting comfortably higher in the league standings. Both teams will be looking to improve their form, but the stats suggest Wolves have the edge.
Match factors
Wolves missing key attackers
Wolves have multiple confirmed outs in attacking roles, reducing scoring options and shifting burden to midfielders
Wolves midfield strength vs Cardiff defense
Wolves' midfielders André and Fer López show strong passing and tackling stats, likely to control midfield against Cardiff's defense
Cardiff's attacking form led by Salech and Moylan
Cardiff's Salech and Moylan have recent goals and assists, indicating attacking threat despite overall team struggles
Wolves' home scoring consistency
Wolves have scored in all last 5 home games, showing strong home attacking form
Cardiff's defensive disruption due to Osho's absence
Cardiff's defender Osho is out due to red card suspension, weakening defensive stability against Wolves' attack
The context
Wolves rank 7th with 18 points from 11 games, showing stronger recent form compared to Cardiff, who are 20th with 11 points. Wolves have been consistent at home, scoring in all their last five home matches, while Cardiff have struggled to find the net regularly.
Key insights
- A
André
Wolves
André's above average tackling rate and 90% passing accuracy make him pivotal in controlling midfield against Cardiff.
Championship 26/273.18 tackles/game, 90% passing accuracy, 44 passes/game
- F
Fer López
Wolves
Fer López contributes both offensively and defensively with solid passing and tackling, helping Wolves dominate the midfield.
Championship 26/2788% passing accuracy, 42 passes/game, high match ratings
- Y
Y. Salech
Cardiff
Salech remains Cardiff's main attacking threat with multiple goals and high shot involvement despite the team's struggles.
Championship 26/27Multiple recent goals, 8 shots in recent matches
Analysis
Wolves' midfielders André and Fer López are key to their control in the middle of the park, boasting high passing accuracy and tackling rates that should disrupt Cardiff's play. Cardiff's defence is weakened by the absence of Osho due to suspension, which could be exploited by Wolves' attack despite some missing attackers. Cardiff's Salech remains a threat up front, but Wolves' overall form and home scoring consistency give them the upper hand.
Key facts
- 1.Wolves are 7th in the league with 18 points from 11 games (W5 D3 L3).
- 2.Cardiff sit 20th with 11 points from 11 games (W2 D5 L4).
- 3.Wolves average 1.64 points per game, Cardiff 1.00.
- 4.Wolves have scored in all of their last 5 home games.
- 5.Cardiff's defender Osho is suspended, weakening their defence.
- 6.Wolves' midfielders André and Fer López have high passing accuracy (90% and 88%) and strong tackling stats.
- 7.Cardiff's Salech is a key attacking threat with multiple recent goals.
- 8.Wolves are predicted to lead 1-0 at halftime and win 2-1 by full time.
Prediction
Expect Wolves to take an early lead and hold a 1-0 advantage at halftime. Cardiff will push back, but Wolves should secure a 2-1 victory by full time, reflecting their superior league position and home form.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Wolves
Away — Cardiff
The verdict
This match promises a competitive edge with Wolves leveraging their midfield strength and home scoring record to overcome Cardiff's resilient but undermanned defence. A 2-1 win for Wolves looks the most likely outcome.
Prediction generated 24 Oct 2026, 16:00 UTC · Fipster Model v1.165
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Fer López
Assist: Bueno
Armstrong
Assist: Saïd
Armstrong
Yellow Card
James
André
Yellow Card
Fer López
Yellow Card
Bagan
Yellow Card
Krejčí
Assist: Trippier
Scanlon
Willock
Bellegarde
Yellow Card
Fer López
Saïd
Fish
Robertson
Armstrong
André
Tanner
Colwill
Yellow Card
Match Statistics
Wolves
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1José SáG
- 2K. TrippierD
- 3Hugo BuenoD
- 5M. MunetsiM
- 7AndréM
- 8J. JamesM
- 10A. ArmstrongF
- 15Y. MosqueraD
- 19R. SaïdM
- 28Fer LópezM
- 37L. KrejčíD
Substitutes
- 13João VirgíniaG
- 14S. NeaveF
- 20T. DoyleM
- 21Rodrigo GomesF
- 23T. ChirewaF
- 24Toti GomesD
- 27J. BellegardeM
- 36M. ManeF
- 38J. TchatchouaD
Cardiff
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1N. TrottG
- 2W. FishD
- 3J. BaganD
- 8J. MoylanM
- 9Y. SalechF
- 11O. TannerM
- 16C. WillockM
- 18A. RobertsonM
- 23C. ScanlonD
- 27J. ColwillM
- 38P. NgD
Substitutes
- 10R. ColwillM
- 14D. TurnbullM
- 30H. TyrerG
- 33R. TankiewiczM
- 40N. AnyadikeD
- 43P. MorenoM
- 44R. KpakioD
- 45Cian AshfordF
Wolves
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Sá | G | 90 | 9.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Fer López | M | 66 | 8.2 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 2/4 |
| L. Krejčí | D | 90 | 8.1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| A. Armstrong | F | 76 | 7.9 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1/1 |
| K. Trippier | D | 90 | 7.9 | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | — |
| R. Saïd | M | 67 | 7.7 | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3/3 |
| Hugo Bueno | D | 90 | 7.7 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 3/4 |
| Y. Mosquera | D | 90 | 7.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| André | M | 76 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| T. Doyle | M | 14 | 6.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. James | M | 36 | 6.8 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 0/1 |
| M. Munetsi | M | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rodrigo Gomes | F | 24 | 6.5 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 0/1 |
| J. Bellegarde | M | 54 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 0/2 |
| T. Chirewa | F | 14 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| M. Mane | F | 23 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| J. Tchatchoua | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Toti Gomes | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| João Virgínia | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| S. Neave | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Cardiff
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P. Ng | D | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| J. Colwill | M | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2/2 |
| Cian Ashford | F | 29 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1/2 |
| W. Fish | D | 72 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/2 |
| Y. Salech | F | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — |
| J. Bagan | D | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| C. Willock | M | 61 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1/2 |
| O. Tanner | M | 88 | 6.1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0/3 |
| A. Robertson | M | 72 | 6.0 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| R. Colwill | M | 29 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| D. Turnbull | M | 18 | 5.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| C. Scanlon | D | 61 | 5.8 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1/1 |
| J. Moylan | M | 90 | 5.8 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1/1 |
| N. Trott | G | 90 | 5.7 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| R. Kpakio | D | 18 | 5.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| N. Anyadike | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| H. Tyrer | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| R. Tankiewicz | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| P. Moreno | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Prediction Q&A
- Who did Fipster predict to win Wolves vs Cardiff?
- Fipster's AI model predicted Wolves to win against Cardiff.
- What score did Fipster predict for Wolves vs Cardiff?
- Fipster predicted a final score of Wolves 2–1 Cardiff.
- What were the win probabilities for Wolves vs Cardiff?
- Fipster's model gave Wolves a 79% chance of winning, Cardiff a 10% chance, and a 11% chance of a draw.
- How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
- Fipster's model assigned this prediction 79% confidence — a high-confidence call.