Cardiff City vs Stoke City: prediction, where to watch, kick-off time and line-ups - 08/09

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 44.50% 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

Overview Cardiff City vs Stoke City

Cardiff City are favourites, with odds of 2.247 and a 44.50% 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 3.571 and a draw is 8.5.

In the EFL Championship, Cardiff City have 0 win(s), 3 draw(s) and 2 defeat(s), with 6 goal(s) scored and 9 conceded. The top scorer is Cian Ashford, with 2 goal(s). On the other side, Stoke City have 2 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 3 defeat(s), with 8 goal(s) scored and 9 conceded. Ethan Stuart William Galbraith is the top scorer with 3 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), 2 defeat(s)

Performance: 0.6 point(s) per match

6 goals scored (1.2 per match)

Top scorer: Cian Ashford (2 goal(s))

Stoke City: current form

For the visitors, Stoke City have played 5 match(es) in the English Championship.

See their performance:

• 2 win(s), 0 draw(s), 3 defeat(s)

• Performance: 1.2 point(s) per match

• 8 goals scored (1.6 per match)

• Top scorer: Ethan Stuart William Galbraith (3 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 3 goal(s) in the EFL Championship.

In terms of playmaking, Eric Junior Bocat leads in assists with 2. 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 13.2 corners and 2 cards per match. Meanwhile, Stoke City have 7.8 corners and 2.6 cards. See the numbers for Cardiff City vs Stoke City in the table below.

Cardiff City

Home

LLDLD

VS

Stoke City

Away

WWLDL

OverallHome / Away

Points & Results

• 0.60
  PPG
  1.20
• 0%
  Wins
  40%
• 40%
  First to Score
  80%

Goals Scored & Conceded

• 1.20
  Scored/game
  1.60
• 1.80
  Conceded/game
  1.80
• 1.85
  xG
  1.17
• 1.59
  xGA
  1.55

Trends

• 80%
  Both Score
  60%
• 0%
  Clean Sheet
  40%
• 20%
  Failed to Score
  0%

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

The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.

Stoke City Football Club Limited line-up

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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