Wolves vs Cardiff confirmed lineups, starting XI and formations explained, plus our match prediction and betting angle ahead of this Championship clash.
Wolves vs Cardiff Confirmed Lineups
Competition | Championship |
|---|---|
Match Date | Saturday 31 October 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 15:00 UK time |
Venue | Molineux Stadium |
The starting lineups for the Championship fixture between Wolves and Cardiff have been confirmed.
Wolves Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: José Sá, Kieran Trippier, Ladislav Krejčí, Hugo Bueno, Yerson Mosquera, Fer López, Marshall Munetsi, Jordan James, André, Rafiki Saïd, Adam Armstrong
Substitutes: Mateus Mané, Sean Neave, Jackson Tchatchoua, Toti Gomes, Tawanda Chirewa, Rodrigo Gomes, Jean-Ricner Bellegarde, João Virgínia, Tommy Doyle
Cardiff Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI: Nathan Trott, Perry Ng, Calum Scanlon, Will Fish, Joel Bagan, Alex Robertson, Ollie Tanner, Chris Willock, Jack Moylan, Joel Colwill, Yousef Salech
Substitutes: Harry Tyrer, Rubin Colwill, David Turnbull, Cian Ashford, Charlie Holt, Ronan Kpakio, Rob Tankiewicz, Noah Anyadike, Paul Moreno
Wolves vs Cardiff Immediate Reaction
Wolves
Wolves line up in a 4-2-3-1 with José Sá in goal and Adam Armstrong leading the attack. Marshall Munetsi and André sit in front of the back four, with Jordan James in the central attacking role and Fer López and Rafiki Saïd providing width on either flank.
Cardiff
Cardiff also start in a 4-2-3-1, with Nathan Trott in goal and Yousef Salech as the central striker. Alex Robertson and Jack Moylan operate in front of the back four, Ollie Tanner and Chris Willock take the wide berths, and Joel Colwill plays in the number 10 role.
Wolves vs Cardiff Reactive Bet Builder
The suggested bet builder combines three selections: Yousef Salech to have over 1.5 shots on target, Yousef Salech to have over 2.5 shots, and Joel Bagan to be shown a card. Salech has recorded two or more shots on target in each of his last four Championship appearances.
Wolves vs Cardiff Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
Wolves are favourites at Molineux Stadium.
Score Prediction: 2-1
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