Cardiff vs West Ham Prediction

Championship · Wed 4 Nov 2026
England flag England : Championship
Cardiff logoCardiff
20:45
Wed 4 Nov, 20:45
West Ham logoWest Ham
Kick-offWed 4 Nov, 20:45
Our tip2 @ 1.95
GoalsOver 2.5
Confidence75%

Recent form

Last 5 matches, home and away
CardiffLWDWL
31 Oct 26AWolves0 - 3Championship
24 Oct 26HBirmingham1 - 0Championship
17 Oct 26AMiddlesbrough2 - 2Championship
13 Oct 26HWatford5 - 1Championship
10 Oct 26ABlackburn1 - 2Championship
West HamDWWLL
31 Oct 26HWest Brom1 - 3Championship
24 Oct 26HSouthampton2 - 3Championship
17 Oct 26ASwansea1 - 0Championship
14 Oct 26ALincoln6 - 0Championship
09 Oct 26HQPR1 - 1Championship

Head to head

Cardiff 2 · Draws 0 · West Ham 7

09 Mar 19Cardiff2 - 0West HamPremier League
04 Dec 18West Ham3 - 1CardiffPremier League
11 Jan 14Cardiff0 - 2West HamPremier League
24 Sep 13West Ham3 - 2CardiffLeague Cup
17 Aug 13West Ham2 - 0CardiffPremier League
07 May 12West Ham3 - 0CardiffChampionship
03 May 12Cardiff0 - 2West HamChampionship
04 Mar 12Cardiff0 - 2West HamChampionship
07 Aug 11West Ham0 - 1CardiffChampionship

Our prediction

West Ham to win

@ 1.95
Backup prediction
X2  •  Draw or West Ham
@ 1.30
Confidence
75%

Goals outlook

Over/Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Confidence
85%
Over 2.5: 67%Under 2.5: 33%
Expected goals
1.56Cardiff
3.46Total
1.90West Ham

Win probability

Cardiff16%
Draw16%
West Ham68%

Odds (1X2)

13.40
X4.00
21.95

Cardiff vs West Ham preview

Cardiff host West Ham in the Championship (England) on Wednesday 4 November 2026 at 20:45 Nigerian time. Here is our prediction, the odds, both teams' recent form and their head-to-head record.

Our model gives Cardiff a 16% chance of winning, the draw 16% and West Ham 68%. That makes our pick West Ham to win with 75% confidence at odds of 1.95. For a safer option, the double chance X2 (Draw or West Ham) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.30.

Goals: we expect about 3.5 goals (1.6 for Cardiff, 1.9 for West Ham). The chance of three or more goals is 67%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (85% confidence).

Form and head to head

Cardiff have 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (L-W-D-W-L), scoring 9 and conceding 8. West Ham have 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (D-W-W-L-L), scoring 11 and conceding 7. In their last 9 meetings, Cardiff won 2, West Ham won 7 and 0 ended level. In the table, Cardiff are 17th with 14 points and West Ham are 8th with 22 points.

Frequently asked questions

Who will win Cardiff vs West Ham?

Our prediction is West Ham to win (75% confidence) at odds of 1.95. Win chances: Cardiff 16%, draw 16%, West Ham 68%.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Cardiff vs West Ham?

We expect about 3.5 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 85% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 67%).

What time is Cardiff vs West Ham?

Cardiff vs West Ham (Championship) kicks off on Wednesday 4 November 2026 at 20:45 Nigerian time (WAT).

What is a safe bet for Cardiff vs West Ham?

The double chance X2 (Draw or West Ham) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.30. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.

Predictions are estimates from our model, not guarantees. 18+ only – bet responsibly. More: today's predictions · Bet Slip Builder · booking codes.

Championship table

Cardiff17th14 pts
West Ham8th22 pts
#TeamPWDLGDPts
1 Middlesbrough 13841 1328
2 Swansea 13823 726
3 Wolves 13733 724
4 West Brom 13733 524
5 Southampton 13832 1523
6 Birmingham 13652 1023
7 Stoke City 13724 423
8 West Ham 13643 1522
9 QPR 13553 520
10 Sheffield Utd 13544 219
11 Portsmouth 13544 119
12 Millwall 13535 218
13 Blackburn 13535 -118
14 Bristol City 13535 -218
15 Norwich 13508 -115
16 Lincoln 13436 -915
17 Cardiff 13355 -114
18 Wrexham 13355 -414
19 Bolton 13427 -814
20 Charlton 13355 -1014
21 Watford 13328 -1111
22 Burnley 13166 -89
23 Derby 13148 -147
24 Preston 131210 -175