Main prediction: Cardiff City to win the clash
Alternative tip: double chance Cardiff City
Other market: over 10.5 corners
The EFL Championship 2026/27 brings a clash the fans know well. Cardiff City and Stoke City meet again this 08/09, at 19:45, at Cardiff City Stadium. A match-up that always holds surprises.
In their last 5 across all competitions, Cardiff City have won 0 time(s). Stoke City have won 2. Cardiff City are the favourites with a 44.64% chance according to the bookmakers.
Check out where to watch, who is expected to start and the prediction for Cardiff City vs Stoke City.
Prediction for Cardiff City vs Stoke City
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Overview Cardiff City vs Stoke City
Cardiff City are favourites, with odds of 2.24 and a 44.64% chance of winning. The direct head-to-head also leans towards Cardiff City Football Club Limited, with 4 win(s) against 3 for Stoke City. The odds for a Stoke City Football Club Limited win are 3.448 and a draw is 4.255.
In the EFL Championship, Cardiff City have 0 win(s), 3 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s), with 6 goal(s) scored and 7 conceded. The top scorer is Cian Ashford, with 2 goal(s). On the other side, Stoke City have 1 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 3 defeat(s), with 4 goal(s) scored and 9 conceded. Ethan Stuart William Galbraith is the top scorer with 2 goal(s).
Head-to-head between Cardiff City and Stoke City
In 17 clashes, Cardiff City have the advantage over Stoke City: 4 win(s) against 3 and 10 draw(s). The most recent was on 12/04/2025, in the EFL Championship. Stoke City won on that occasion.
The dominance in the head-to-head record is a factor that goes into the predictions for Cardiff City vs Stoke City, but it does not define the result alone. The context of the tournament and each team's form weigh just as much as the record.
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Cardiff City: current form
Cardiff City are going through a difficult patch: 3 defeats in their last 5 matches across all competitions. A positive result here would be important to restore confidence.
See the numbers in the EFL Championship 2026/27:
0 win(s), 3 draw(s), 1 defeat(s)
Performance: 0.75 point(s) per match
6 goals scored (1.5 per match)
Top scorer: Cian Ashford (2 goal(s))
Stoke City: current form
For the visitors, Stoke City have played 4 match(es) in the English Championship.
See their performance:
1 win(s), 0 draw(s), 3 defeat(s)
Performance: 0.75 point(s) per match
4 goals scored (1 per match)
Top scorer: Ethan Stuart William Galbraith (2 goal(s))
Cardiff City vs Stoke City key players
In the EFL Championship, Cian Ashford carries Cardiff City Football Club Limited's attack with 2 goal(s).
The playmaker is Ollie Tanner, leading in assists with 1. In the whole season, Yousef Salech has 14 goal(s).
On the other side, Ethan Stuart William Galbraith is the name that frightens the most for The Potters with 2 goal(s) in the EFL Championship.
In terms of playmaking, Tomáš Rigo leads in assists with 1. In the whole season, Sorba Thomas has accumulated 10 goal(s).
Cardiff City vs Stoke City statistics in the EFL Championship
Cardiff City have an average of 13.5 corners and 1.5 cards per match. Meanwhile, Stoke City have 7.75 corners and 3 cards. See the numbers for Cardiff City vs Stoke City in the table below.
Cardiff City
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L D L D |
0.4 |
| Home | D L D W W |
1.6 |
| Away | L L D L W |
0.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.2 | 1.5 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.8 | 1.5 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 80% | 100% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 20% | 0% | 33% |
| 1st to Score | 40% | 50% | 33% |
|
xG
|
1.87 | 2.17 | 1.67 |
|
xGA
|
1.59 | 1.38 | 1.74 |
Stoke City
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W L D L |
1.4 |
| Home | W W D L W |
2 |
| Away | L L L L L |
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 67% | 0% |
| Goals | 3.4 | 2.67 | 4.5 |
| Scored | 1.6 | 2 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.8 | 0.67 | 3.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 60% | 33% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 40% | 67% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 40% | 100% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.17 | 1.12 | 1.23 |
|
xGA
|
1.55 | 1.35 | 1.85 |
More tips for Cardiff City vs Stoke City
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Correct score prediction for Cardiff City vs Stoke City
The favoritism in the odds points to Cardiff City. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Correct result: Cardiff City 1-0 Stoke City. Predicting the exact score is difficult. The odds reflect this. Play with caution.
Where to watch Cardiff City vs Stoke City
Check out where to watch the live match between Stoke City and Cardiff City:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for Cardiff City and Stoke City
The line-ups for Cardiff City vs Stoke City in the English Championship are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.
Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.
Cardiff City Football Club Limited line-up
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1
Nathan Trott
Goalkeeper
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3
Joel Bagan
Defender
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4
Gabriel Osho
Defender
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5
Krystian Bielik
Defender
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8
Jack Moylan
Midfielder
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9
Yousef Salech
Forward
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11
Ollie Tanner
Forward
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14
David Turnbull
Midfielder
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16
Chris Willock
Forward
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18
Alexander Robertson
Midfielder
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38
Perry Ng
Defender
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
Stoke City Football Club Limited line-up
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1
Viktor Johansson
Goalkeeper
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2
Ben Johnson
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5
Luke Graham
Defender
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8
Ethan Galbraith
Midfielder
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13
Justin Devenny
Midfielder
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15
George Hirst
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16
Ben Wilmot
Defender
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17
Eric Junior Bocat
Defender
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18
Mohammed Bosun Lawal
Defender
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20
Sam Gallagher
Forward
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27
Djibril Soumaré
Midfielder
The Stoke City starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for Cardiff City vs Stoke City
Match: Cardiff City vs Stoke City
Tournament: English Championship 2026/27
Date: 08/09/2026
Time: 19:45 (Brasília time)
Venue: Cardiff City Stadium
Broadcast: none scheduled
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