History of the Cardiff City v Bolton Wanderers fixture
Bolton Wanderers travel to take on Cardiff City at Cardiff City Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 32 games played, Trotters have recorded 12 wins, and Cardiff City have come away with 15 victories.
The last time the two teams met at Cardiff City was amazingly over twenty years ago, in August 1989, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 winners in a Third Division match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Sat 03 Nov | Bolton Wdrs. | 2 - 1 | Cardiff City | Championship |
| 1999/2000 | Tue 21 Dec | Bolton Wdrs. | 1 - 0 | Cardiff City | F.A. Cup |
| 1989/1990 | Sat 20 Jan | Bolton Wdrs. | 3 - 1 | Cardiff City | Third Division |
| 1989/1990 | Sat 19 Aug | Cardiff City | 0-2 | Bolton Wdrs. | Third Division |
| 1988/1989 | Sat 14 Jan | Cardiff City | 1 - 0 | Bolton Wdrs. | Third Division |
| 1988/1989 | Sat 03 Sep | Bolton Wdrs. | 4 - 0 | Cardiff City | Third Division |
| 1987/1988 | Fri 15 Apr | Cardiff City | 1 - 0 | Bolton Wdrs. | Fourth Division |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Cardiff City haven't lost in their last six home matches, but have drawn four of them. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Bluebirds in those games, with 3 conceded.
Bolton Wanderers have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The Trotters's have scored 10 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 11.
Cardiff City are leading the way in the npower Championship, with their 44 games giving them a return of 85 points.
Bolton Wanderers's total of 66 points from their 44 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in npower Championship.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff City | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 10 |
| Bolton Wanderers | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 8 | 12 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
With Bolton Wanderers only showing average form on the road, Footymad are of the opinion a draw at Cardiff City Stadium will be a good result. No-score draw
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Cardiff City | Unbeaten in the last 6 home games. Drawn each of their last 2 games. Not won in the 2 most recent games. |
| Bolton Wanderers | 6 games since last away draw. Last drawn game 13 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here