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Wolves vs Cardiff over / under 2.5 goals prediction

Based on the Road2Sushi model. Not guaranteed outcomes.

Under 2.5 goalsBoth teams combined52.3%
Over 2.5 goalsBoth teams combined47.7%

Model read

Close to a coin-flip, barely a lean.

Conviction is how far the model's probability sits from an even 50/50: Strong at 18 points or more, Moderate at 8 points or more, Lean below that.

Conviction: Lean

Under 2.5 goals52.3%

Over / Under 2.5 Goals

Over 2.547.7%
Model leanUnder 2.552.3%

Total goals, every line

Both teams combined. Over means more goals than the line, Under means fewer.

Line Over Under
0.5 goals 91.8% 8.2%
1.5 goals 73.5% 26.5%
2.5 goals 47.7% 52.3%
3.5 goals 26.0% 74.0%
4.5 goals 12.0% 88.0%
5.5 goals 4.8% 95.2%

Team goal lines

Wolves over 0.5
75.8%
Wolves over 1.5
41.4%
Wolves over 2.5
17.1%
Cardiff over 0.5
68.8%
Cardiff over 1.5
32.4%
Cardiff over 2.5
11.3%

First-half goals

Line Over Under
0.5 goals 80.3% 19.7%
1.5 goals 48.2% 51.8%
2.5 goals 22.3% 77.7%

Second-half goals

Line Over Under
0.5 goals 74.9% 25.1%
1.5 goals 40.2% 59.8%
2.5 goals 16.2% 83.8%

Goals distribution

How likely each total number of goals is, according to the model. Every goals market on this page is built from these bars. The 5+ bar covers every result with five goals or more.

8.2%

0

18.3%

1

25.8%

2

21.7%

3

14.0%

4

11.5%

5+

Recent trends

How often both teams scored and the match went over 2.5 in each side's recent games.

WolvesBTTS 3/5Over 2.5 2/5
CardiffBTTS 4/5Over 2.5 4/5

Form & head-to-head

Recent form uses each club’s available results in their stored order. Select a W/D/L result for details.

Head-to-head figures use their own recorded sample. Where individual results are available, the figures and journal cover the same meetings. Missing results are never counted as draws.

WolvesWolvesLast 5
L
Loss · 0-1
L
Loss · 1-3
W
Win · 2-1
D
Draw · 1-1
W
Win · 1-0

2 wins · 1 draw · 2 losses

CardiffCardiffLast 5
W
Win · 3-1
L
Loss · 1-2
W
Win · 5-1
D
Draw · 2-2
W
Win · 1-0

3 wins · 1 draw · 1 loss

W Win
D Draw
L Loss

Head-to-head

Last 5 meetings

2WolvesWolves wins
0Draws
3CardiffCardiff wins
3.0Average goals
Date
Home team
Score
Away team
CardiffCardiff
0 – 1
WolvesWolves
WolvesWolves
1 – 2
CardiffCardiff
WolvesWolves
3 – 1
CardiffCardiff
CardiffCardiff
2 – 1
WolvesWolves
WolvesWolves
1 – 3
CardiffCardiff

Match outlook

PickWolves42.2%
Draw27.5%
Cardiff30.3%

The model leans Wolves to win.

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Over / Under 2.5 Goals accuracy

How our Over / Under 2.5 Goals calls have actually done, each one scored against the real result on matches the model had never seen.

55.6%Best Over / Under 2.5 Goals call, hit rate
0.0189Calibration error
72,243Matches graded

In 27,165 matches we rated like this one (40–50%), Over / Under 2.5 Goals actually happened 47.1% of the time.

Predictions & track record updated 28 Oct 2026.

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Our last 10 Over / Under 2.5 Goals calls

Our most recent Over / Under 2.5 Goals calls, each one scored against the result. The model had never seen these matches when it made them. Green means we got it right, red means we got it wrong, and the number is how sure we were.

✗ 55.8%✗ 51.1%✗ 50.7%✓ 55.3%✓ 54.9%✓ 56.5%✗ 62.3%✗ 52.0%✗ 55.7%✓ 58.7%
4 of 10 recent calls hit.
Sassuolo vs Lazio2026-10-27Under 55.8%Miss
Roma vs Cagliari2026-10-27Under 51.1%Miss
Torino vs Como2026-10-27Under 50.7%Miss
Barnet vs York2026-10-27Over 55.3%Hit
AIK vs Elfsborg2026-10-27Over 54.9%Hit
Model analysis: reasoning, key facts and model lenses

Expert AI analysis

The headline read is Under 2.5 goals at 52.3%, its strongest read on the Over / Under 2.5 Goals market. Recent output points the same way: Wolves have averaged 1.0 scored and 1.2 conceded, Cardiff 2.4 and 1.2 over their recent games. That fits a balanced goals environment: 47.7% for over 2.5 and 73.5% for at least two goals. Their last 5 meetings have averaged 3.0 goals a game. Wolves have gone over 2.5 in 2 of their last 5, Cardiff in 4 of 5. This is a model estimate; validation depends on the market and available sample.

In-depth analysis

For the goal environment, the model sees 47.7% for three or more goals and 73.5% for at least two, painting a balanced picture. With Wolves favoured at 42.2%, a close contest often produces chances at both ends.

Every figure here is what the model thinks, not advice. What we are good at is getting the percentage right, not at beating the bookmakers.

42.2%Favoured: Wolves
52.7%Both Teams to Score
47.7%Over 2.5 goals

Model lenses

The same numbers read in different ways by one model. These are not separate tipsters, and none of them is a tip.

The ModelPublished estimate: 52.3% on Over / Under 2.5 Goals. Validation depends on the market and sample; this percentage is not a measured hit rate.
The TacticianProjects a balanced game from the 47.7% over 2.5 read.
The ScoutWolves are the model’s pick on the result at 42.2%, game state shapes how this market plays out.
The RealistThis one sits near a coin-flip, the honest read is low conviction, no strong lean.
WolvesWolves

This season

2026/27 · Recorded results.

CardiffCardiff
Statistic
Wolves
Cardiff
goals scored per game
1.7
1.6

goals conceded per game
1.3
1.4

Over 2.5 rate
58.3%
58.3%

1st-half goals per game
0.8
1.1

Bar scales · Goals per game: 0–3 · Recorded rate (%): 0–100. Each team uses the same scale for each metric.

FAQ

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Wolves vs Cardiff?
Our model rates Over 2.5 goals at 47.7% for Wolves vs Cardiff.
Will there be a first-half goal in Wolves vs Cardiff?
The model rates at least one goal before half-time at 80.3%.
How often have Wolves gone over 2.5 recently?
Wolves have gone over 2.5 in 2 of their last 5, Cardiff in 4 of 5.
How is this probability calculated?
The estimate comes from models fitted to recorded match data. Calibration and validation depend on the market, league and available sample; the percentage alone does not establish accuracy or a profitable price.
Is this a betting tip?
This is a model estimate, not a guarantee or a demonstrated profitable edge. Where the required result data is available, saved predictions are graded including misses. An unavailable market result stays ungraded.

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