Cardiff vs Stoke City Prediction - September 8, 2026
ChampionshipEngland
Cardiff
vs
Stoke City
Projected scoreOur pick
2-1
Alternative:1-1
Goals: Under 3.51.44
What is the prediction for Cardiff vs Stoke City?
The model's leading scoreline is 2 - 1, with 1-1 as the alternative. Recent form is the clearest supporting signal: Stoke City are in better form heading into this match. The result can differ because recent matches may not reflect either team's level today.
Model CS-4Methodology
Why this prediction
- Cardiff and Stoke City average 2.8 goals a match between them, against a line of 3.5.
Markets to consider
Best price we found across booksToday's acca
2 selections at 1.97
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Expected formations
Stoke City: 4-2-3-1(predicted)
Head to Head
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 12, 2025 | Cardiff | 0 - 1 | Stoke City |
League Table
League Table
ChampionshipEngland · 2026/2027
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | +6 | 11 | ||
| 2 | 5 | +3 | 10 | ||
| 3 | 5 | +3 | 10 | ||
| 4 | 5 | +2 | 10 | ||
| 5 | 5 | +2 | 10 | ||
| 6 | 5 | -1 | 10 | ||
| 7 | 5 | +2 | 9 | ||
| 8 | 5 | +4 | 8 | ||
| 9 | 4 | +3 | 7 | ||
| 10 | 5 | +2 | 6 | ||
| 11 | 4 | +1 | 6 | ||
| 12 | 5 | 0 | 6 | ||
| 13 | 5 | -1 | 6 | ||
| 14 | 5 | -1 | 6 | ||
| 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 15 | 5 | -1 | 6 | ||
| 16 | 5 | -1 | 5 | ||
| 17 | 5 | -2 | 5 | ||
| 18 | 5 | -2 | 5 | ||
| 19 | 5 | +5 | 4 | ||
| 20 | 5 | -5 | 4 | ||
| 21 | 5 | -5 | 4 | ||
| 22 | 5 | -3 | 3 | ||
| 23 | 5 | -5 | 3 | ||
| 24 | 5 | -6 | 2 |
Relegation
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swansea | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 11 | |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 10 | |
| 3 | QPR | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 10 | |
| 4 | Bristol City | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 10 | |
| 5 | West Brom | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 10 | |
| 6 | Charlton | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 7 | -1 | 10 | |
| 7 | Millwall | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 9 | |
| 8 | West Ham | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 8 | |
| 9 | Wolves | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 7 | |
| 10 | Wrexham | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 6 | |
| 11 | Birmingham | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 6 | |
| 12 | Norwich | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 6 | |
| 13 | Stoke City | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 9 | -1 | 6 | |
| 14 | Portsmouth | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 8 | -1 | 6 | |
| 15 | Sheffield Utd | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 15 | Sheffield United | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 7 | -1 | 6 | |
| 16 | Blackburn | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 7 | -1 | 5 | |
| 17 | Watford | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 5 | |
| 18 | Lincoln | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 5 | |
| 19 | Southampton | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 4 | |
| 20 | Derby | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 10 | -5 | 4 | |
| 21 | Bolton | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 9 | -5 | 4 | |
| 22 | Cardiff | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 9 | -3 | 3 | |
| 23 | Preston | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 10 | -5 | 3 | |
| 24 | Burnley | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 12 | -6 | 2 |
