Our Cardiff vs Bolton Prediction: 1-1
Cardiff vs Bolton in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 11:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday April 11, 2026. A 1-1 draw seems the most likely outcome, and with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
Our prediction is supported by key performance data, betting odds and match insights — everything you need is right below to make smarter bets.
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Cardiff's Last Match – Peterborough vs Cardiff
Cardiff will be determined to find a winning touch after a 1-1 England League 1 draw against Peterborough on April 6. In that match, Cardiff recorded 60% possession, firing 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Peterborough | 40% | 0 (3) | 1.06 | 21 |
 Cardiff | 60% | 0 (4) | 1.79 | 71 |
Bolton's Last Match – Bolton vs Stockport
Bolton will look to build on their last result following a 2-2 England League 1 stalemate against Stockport on April 6. In that match, Bolton had 50% possession and 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bolton | 50% | 0 (4) | 0.69 | 62 |
 Stockport | 50% | 0 (4) | 1.15 | 41 |
Cardiff vs Bolton Stats
Key Stats
| Cardiff | Bolton | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.06 | Attacking Strength | 1.22 |
| 0.7 | Defence Strength | 0.66 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 6/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.9 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Cardiff are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Bolton average 1.8 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.
Cardiff 19-13
Bolton 18-13
What are the odds for this match?
Cardiff to win: @1.727
Draw: @4
Bolton to win: @4.2
Lineups
Cardiff: Ollie Tanner, Will Fish, Rubin Colwill, Alex Robertson, Nathan Trott, Omari Kellyman, Joel Bagan, Ryan Wintle, Dylan Lawlor, Perry Ng, Chris Willock
Bolton: Mason Burstow, Max Conway, Thierry Gale, Jack Bonham, Cyrus Christie, Joshua Sheehan, Kyle Dempsey, Eoin Toal, Jordi Osei-Tutu, Sam Dalby, George Johnston