Good pick · fair odds 1.64 · bookmaker 1.91 · Lost ✗
5/10Rating
1.91Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultWest Ham to win ✗61% · @1.91
Double chanceEither team to win ✗81% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓68% · @1.36
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓69% · @1.36
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗10% · fair 10.53
Cardiff vs West Ham preview and prediction
The match
Cardiff host West Ham in the Championship on Wednesday 4 November, with kick-off at 20:45 (WAT) at Cardiff City Stadium. Cardiff are 14th with 18 points from 15 games (in the bottom half), while West Ham sit 9th on 23 points (in the top half).
Form guide
Cardiff's last 5: LWDWL Most recently they lost to Wolves 0–3 away. At home they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 3. They are scoring freely – 2.0 goals a game.
West Ham's last 5: LLWWD Most recently they lost to West Brom 1–3 at home. On the road they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 3. They are scoring freely – 2.2 goals a game.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.5 goals: 1.3 for Cardiff and 2.3 for West Ham. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 69% and both teams to score at 68%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Cardiff 20%, draw 19%, West Ham 61%.
Both teams to score: yes (68%) at 1.36.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was West Ham to win – a 61% chance at odds of 1.91, above our fair price of 1.64, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Cardiff 1–2 West Ham. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Cardiff20%fair 4.89 · @3.40
Draw19%fair 5.36 · @4.10
West Ham61%fair 1.64 · @1.91
3.54Expected goals
1.26Cardiff xG
2.29West Ham xG
68%Both score
69%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–210%
1–18%
0–28%
1–37%
0–17%
2–26%
From our goals model: Cardiff 1.3 – 2.3 West Ham expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
West Ham to win✗
61%
1.64
1.91 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✗
81%
1.23
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
68%
1.46
1.36
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
87%
1.15
1.10
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
69%
1.44
1.36
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
51%
1.95
1.91
Half-time result
West Ham ahead at half-time✗
46%
2.19
–
Half-time / full-time
HT West Ham / FT West Ham✗
39%
2.55
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
10%
10.53
–
Form
Cardiff – last 6
LWDWLW
31 Oct
@ Wolves
0–3
L
24 Oct
vs Birmingham
1–0
W
17 Oct
@ Middlesbrough
2–2
D
13 Oct
vs Watford
5–1
W
10 Oct
@ Blackburn
1–2
L
19 Sep
vs Charlton
3–1
W
2.0Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
67%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
West Ham – last 6
LLWWDD
31 Oct
vs West Brom
1–3
L
24 Oct
vs Southampton
2–3
L
17 Oct
@ Swansea
1–0
W
14 Oct
@ Lincoln
6–0
W
9 Oct
vs QPR
1–1
D
19 Sep
@ Millwall
2–2
D
2.2Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Cardiff and West Ham.
Our pick is West Ham to win with a 61% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.91.
Who will win Cardiff vs West Ham?
On our numbers Cardiff have a 20% chance of winning, the draw 19% and West Ham 61%.
How many goals will there be in Cardiff vs West Ham?
We expect about 3.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 69% likely and both teams score 68% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Cardiff vs West Ham?
Our predicted score is Cardiff 1–2 West Ham, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.5 goals in total.
When is Cardiff vs West Ham?
Cardiff vs West Ham (Championship) kicks off on Wednesday 4 November 2026 at 20:45 (West Africa Time) at Cardiff City Stadium.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
