Cardiff 21%Draw 19%West Ham 61%Expected goals 1.27 – 2.28
61%
ZoraTips pick
West Ham to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.65 · bookmaker 1.91 · Lost ✗
5/10Rating
1.91Odds
Picks by market
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 ✓70% · @1.36
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9% · fair 10.55
Cardiff vs West Ham prediction, preview and tip
Match overview
Cardiff host West Ham in the Championship on Wednesday 4 November, kicking off at 20:45 WAT at Cardiff City Stadium. Cardiff sit 14th with 18 points from 15 games (in the bottom half), while West Ham are 9th on 23 (in the top half).
Form guide
Cardiff – form over the last 5: LWDWL Most recently they lost to Wolves 0–3 on the road. At home they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 3. They are averaging 2.0 goals a game – a real threat going forward.
West Ham – form over the last 5: LLWWD Most recently they lost to West Brom 1–3 at home. On their travels they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 3. They are averaging 2.2 goals a game – a real threat going forward.
Goals outlook
Our model projects Cardiff 1.3 – 2.3 West Ham in expected goals – roughly 3.6 goals in all. Expect chances at both ends – 70% for over 2.5 goals, 68% for GG. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Match result chances: Cardiff 21% · draw 19% · West Ham 61%.
Both teams to score: yes (68%) at 1.36.
Our tip before kick-off
Before kick-off we picked West Ham to win, rated at 61% confidence at odds of 1.91, above our fair price of 1.65, which makes it a value price. Predicted score: Cardiff 1–2 West Ham. Graded on the 90-minute score. No tip is certain – 18+ only, stake responsibly.
Result chances
Cardiff21%fair 4.84 · @3.40
Draw19%fair 5.32 · @4.10
West Ham61%fair 1.65 · @1.91
3.55Expected goals
1.27Cardiff xG
2.28West Ham xG
68%Both score
70%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–29%
1–18%
0–27%
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.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
West Ham to win✗
61%
1.65
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
Draw no bet
West Ham (draw no bet)
75%
1.34
–
Asian handicap
West Ham -0.5 (Asian handicap)✗
60%
1.66
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
87%
1.15
1.10
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
70%
1.44
1.36
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
51%
1.95
1.91
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✗
71%
1.41
1.36
First team to score
West Ham to score first✗
62%
1.60
–
Half-time result
West Ham ahead at half-time✗
45%
2.20
–
Half-time / full-time
HT West Ham / FT West Ham✗
39%
2.57
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
9%
10.55
–
Recent results
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 21% chance of winning, the draw 19% and West Ham 61%.
How many goals will there be in Cardiff vs West Ham?
We expect about 3.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 70% 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 3.6 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.
Numbers from ZoraTips' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
