A look at Cardiff City vs West Ham United (England Championship, 5 November): the odds and what they imply, the form of both teams, their meetings so far and our prediction.
Cardiff City vs West Ham United: match details
- Competition: England Championship
- Date: Thursday 5 November 2026
- Kick-off: 02:45 GMT+7 (19:45 UTC)
- Venue: Cardiff City Stadium
Key points
- Prices: West Ham United favourites at 48%, the draw at 22%.
- Goals: about 3.5 expected (line 3.5); most likely score 1-1.
- Form (last 6): Cardiff City LWDWLW, West Ham United LLWWDD.
- Head to head (10): Cardiff City 2, draws 0, West Ham United 8.
Odds and what they imply
On the 1X2 market Cardiff City are 3.25, the draw is 4.00 and West Ham United are 2.00. With the bookmaker margin taken out, those prices imply a 30% chance for Cardiff City, 22% for the draw and 48% for West Ham United.
On the Asian handicap, Cardiff City are +0.5 at 1.85 and West Ham United are -0.5 at 2.00. The line gives Cardiff City a head start of 0.5 goals: the bigger the head start, the stronger the market thinks West Ham United are.
The goals line is 3.5: Over 3.5 is 2.00 and Under 3.5 is 1.80. Together with the other prices that points to about 3.5 goals (Cardiff City 1.55, West Ham United 2.00), which makes Over 3.5 roughly a 47% chance.
| Market | Selection | Decimal odds |
|---|---|---|
| 1X2 | Cardiff City | 3.25 |
| 1X2 | Draw | 4.00 |
| 1X2 | West Ham United | 2.00 |
| Asian handicap | Cardiff City +0.5 | 1.85 |
| Asian handicap | West Ham United -0.5 | 2.00 |
| Over / Under 3.5 | Over 3.5 | 2.00 |
| Over / Under 3.5 | Under 3.5 | 1.80 |
Head to head
In 10 previous meetings on record, Cardiff City won 2, West Ham United won 8 and 0 matches ended level. On that record West Ham United have the better of it. They averaged 2.4 goals per game, and 3 of the 10 had three goals or more. The most recent meeting, on 2019-03-09, finished Cardiff City 2-0 West Ham United.
- 2019-03-09: Cardiff City 2-0 West Ham United (ENG PR)
- 2018-12-04: West Ham United 3-1 Cardiff City (ENG PR)
- 2014-01-11: Cardiff City 0-2 West Ham United (ENG PR)
- 2013-09-24: West Ham United 3-2 Cardiff City (ENG LC)
- 2013-08-17: West Ham United 2-0 Cardiff City (ENG PR)
Recent form
Cardiff City
Over their last 6 matches Cardiff City have taken 3 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats, with 2.0 scored and 1.5 conceded per game (L W D W L W, newest first).
- 2026-10-31: away v Wolves 3-0 (L)
- 2026-10-24: home v Birmingham City 1-0 (W)
- 2026-10-17: away v Middlesbrough 2-2 (D)
- 2026-10-13: home v Watford 5-1 (W)
- 2026-10-10: away v Blackburn Rovers 2-1 (L)
West Ham United
West Ham United have won 2, drawn 2 and lost 2 of their last 6 matches (L L W W D D, newest first), scoring 2.2 and conceding 1.5 goals per game. West Ham United have lost their last 2.
- 2026-10-31: home v West Bromwich(WBA) 1-3 (L)
- 2026-10-24: home v Southampton 2-3 (L)
- 2026-10-17: away v Swansea City 0-1 (W)
- 2026-10-14: away v Lincoln City 0-6 (W)
- 2026-10-09: home v Queens Park Rangers (QPR) 1-1 (D)
Put together, the recent matches of the two sides averaged 3.6 goals per game, above the over/under line of 3.5.
League standings
- Cardiff City: 17th, 14 points from 13 matches (3W 5D 5L, goals 19-20). At home they have 3 wins, 3 draws and 0 defeats from 6 (13-6).
- West Ham United: 8th, 22 points from 13 matches (6W 4D 3L, goals 33-18). Away they have 3 wins, 3 draws and 0 defeats from 6 (15-7).
Team news
- Cardiff City injuries: Dylan Lawlor, Will Fish, Calum Chambers, Rubin Colwill, Krystian Bielik, Alex Robertson
- Cardiff City suspensions: Gabriel Osho
- West Ham United injuries: Tomas Soucek, Konstantinos Mavropanos, Keiber Alberto Lamadrid, Kyle Walker-Peters
Line-ups are confirmed about an hour before kick-off, so check them before you place a bet.
Cardiff City vs West Ham United prediction
Reading the prices, this is West Ham United are favourites on the prices, at 48% against 22% for the draw and 30% for Cardiff City. The goal model fitted to the prices makes 1-1 the single most likely scoreline (about 9%), with around 3.5 goals expected in total.
This prediction is calculated from market prices only. It does not include team news or line-ups, and a probability is not a promise: the less likely result still happens regularly.
Frequently asked questions
What time does Cardiff City vs West Ham United kick off?
The match kicks off at 02:45 GMT+7 (19:45 UTC) on Thursday 5 November 2026. Times on the site follow the time zone you pick in the header.
Who is the favourite?
West Ham United are the favourites, with a 48% chance on the de-margined 1X2 prices.
How many goals are expected?
The over/under line is 3.5 and the prices point to about 3.5 goals.
Where can I follow Cardiff City vs West Ham United live?
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