Our Bolton vs Cardiff Prediction: 0-1
Bolton vs Cardiff in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 11:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday October 25, 2025. Bolton could struggle to break down Cardiff’s defense, making a 0-1 away win the most likely outcome in this matchup.
This Bolton vs Cardiff prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Bolton's Last Match – Bolton vs Peterborough
Bolton will want to continue their winning form after a 2-1 England League 1 victory over Peterborough, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Bolton recorded 51% possession and 6 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bolton | 51% | 0 (6) | 0.88 | 54 |
 Peterborough | 49% | 0 (2) | 0.99 | 32 |
Cardiff's Last Match – Cardiff vs Newport County
Cardiff will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-1 England EFL Trophy defeat at the hands of Newport County on October 7. In that match, Cardiff had 64% possession and 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cardiff | 64% | 0 (2) | 0.74 | 67 |
 Newport County | 36% | 0 (4) | 1.19 | 37 |
Bolton vs Cardiff Stats
Key Stats
| Bolton | Cardiff | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.05 | Attacking Strength | 0.87 |
| 0.7 | Defence Strength | 0.14 |
| 1.9 | Points Per Game | 1.9 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Bolton are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Cardiff average 1.8 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.