Premier League · Season 2018
Match Events
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Match Statistics
Lineups
Defensive Solidity
West Ham deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Cardiff's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
West Ham field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Cardiff's 5 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
West Ham start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Cardiff averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Age & Experience
The average age of West Ham's starting XI is 40.0 (youngest: Ł. Fabiański (40), oldest: Ł. Fabiański (40)), while Cardiff average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Substitutes
Coach: M. Pellegrini
Substitutes
Coach: N. Warnock
Match Summary
West Ham defeated Cardiff 3:1. The match was played in Premier League 2018. Goals were scored by Lucas Pérez 49′, Lucas Pérez 54′, M. Antonio 61′, Josh Murphy 90′. 3 yellow cards were shown. West Ham had 61% possession while Cardiff held 39%. West Ham had 17 shots (11 on target) compared to 9 (5 on target) for Cardiff. West Ham made 3 substitutions, Cardiff made 3.
West Ham vs Cardiff Head to Head Results
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Recent Form
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Match Prediction
West Ham
45%
Home win
45%
Draw
Cardiff
10%
Away win
Model advice
Double chance : West Ham or draw
Betting Odds & Historical Data
Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.
Historical data only — not for betting
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Head-to-Head Record
West Ham dominatesHistorical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.
Goals in This Fixture
How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.
2.5
Average goals per game
25%
Games with 3+ goals
25%
Both teams scored
Potential Betting Value Detected
Historical win rate (100%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (59%) — the odds may underestimate West Ham.
Market Summary
Margin: 3.1%Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.
Implied Probability
Odds Range
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min | 1.62 | 3.90 | 5.75 |
| Max | 1.66 | 4.09 | 5.80 |
Market Consensus
Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional market | 59.0% | 24.0% | 17.0% |
| Public market | 58.7% | 24.4% | 16.9% |
West Ham vs Cardiff — margin-removed probabilities
Result vs. Market
Result matched market prediction
Match Statistics
Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.
Head-to-Head History
Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.
Home Record / Away Record
Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.
Home Record: West Ham
Away Record: Cardiff
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API data: 11 May 2026