Match analysis
EnglandChampionship
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Championship fixture.
Bolton got the job done on Saturday 12 September, winning 1-0 at home to Cardiff (Championship). It was goalless at half-time, with Bolton doing the damage after the restart. Bolton had 7 shots and Cardiff 17, with Cardiff enjoying 59% possession.
The goal for Bolton came from Thierry Gale (90').
3W 4D 3L1.30 pts/game
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| BoltonHome | Rating | CardiffAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,275 | Overall | 1,400 |
| 1,365 | Match venue | 1,422 |
| 1,365 | At home | 1,442 |
| 1,307 | Away | 1,422 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,313 | Attack | 1,422 |
| 1,428 | Defence | 1,474 |
| 1,346 | Home attack | 1,403 |
| 1,336 | Away attack | 1,453 |
| 1,465 | Home defence | 1,523 |
| 1,425 | Away defence | 1,442 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,550 | Goal environment | 1,500 |
| 1,442 | Home goals | 1,403 |
| 1,608 | Away goals | 1,597 |
| 1,505 | Possession | 1,519 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,511 | Set-piece attack | 1,517 |
| 1,511 | Set-piece defence | 1,516 |
| 1,390 | Close games | 1,472 |
| 1,242 | Winning margin | 1,387 |
Match venue compares Bolton at home with Cardiff away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
Bolton and Cardiff have met 12 times since November 2012: Bolton have won six, Cardiff have taken five and one was drawn. Our Bolton vs Cardiff prediction page has every tip on this pairing.