The Cardiff City Stadium plays host to a potentially fascinating Championship tie as Neil Warnock’s men welcome Phil Parkinson’s resurgent Bolton to the Welsh Capital. Promotion is on the minds of all Cardiff players and fans currently whilst Bolton will be eager to keep their good run of form going as they look to pull away from relegation trouble.
Sky Bet Championship – Cardiff City v Bolton Wanderers – Cardiff City Stadium – Tuesday 13th February 2018 – 19:45 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 3 at Skybet |
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Cardiff City
Bolton WanderersCardiff City
The Bluebirds have had a fantastic first half of the season and are flying high in 4th place in the Championship table under Neil Warnock. With 54 points from 29 games, Cardiff are only 3 points behind Derby County in second place and will be looking to propel themselves up towards the guaranteed promotion places with this game in hand. Junior Hoilett has notched 8 goals this season for Cardiff and has a habit of scoring in big games.
Bolton Wanderers
The Trotters are immersed in a relegation scrap and currently find themselves 20th in the Championship table having only registered 7 league wins all season.
Phil Parkinson’s men have shown resilience in recent weeks however and have only lost one of their last 5 Championship fixtures – including a 1-0 win over Bristol City. Following the departure of Gary Madine, Sammy Ameobi now tops the scoring charts for the White Men with 4 goals in all competitions this season.
Head to Head
Bolton have a comprehensive 38:25 lead in the head to head record between the sides whilst another 14 games between the teams have ended as draws. Bolton picked up a comfortable 2-0 win over Cardiff back in December thanks to late goals from Gary Madine and Josh Vela.
Cardiff City v Bolton Wanderers – Betting Odds and Predictions
Cardiff are a strong team, particularly at home but Bolton will fancy their chances of getting on the board.
Both teams to score – YES – looks a strong bet at 5/6 with Ladbrokes.
Cardiff look to play on the front foot and will be desperate to take the game to Bolton.
Over 2.5 goals in the game looks an excellent punt at 4/6 with Skybet.
Gary Madine has joined Cardiff from Bolton and the cruel twist of fate could come back to haunt Bolton here.
Gary Madine to score anytime looks a good bet at 21/10 with Unibet.
Cardiff have been in solid form all season under Neil Warnock and should have too much for Bolton here.
Cardiff to win the match looks a real value bet at 8/15 with William Hill.
Score Prediction
Cardiff City 3 – 1 Bolton Wanderers – 14/1 with Bet Victor.
Top Betting Tip Cardiff City v Bolton Wanderers
Bolton have been in great form but Cardiff will be desperate to make ground in the Premier League promotion race. Cardiff to win the match and both teams to score looks a superb punt at 7/2 with William Hill.