Cardiff City are set to kick off their Championship campaign on Monday evening when they welcome Wrexham to the Cardiff City Stadium.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsThe hosts are back in the second tier after earning automatic promotion from League One last season with 27 wins, while the visitors narrowly missed out on a playoff spot in the 2025-26 campaign.##NAJAVA_MECA_9895115##Wrexham, meanwhile, will be looking to mount another promotion push this season after adding high-profile summer signings .Kick-off: 10:00 PM (Kenyan Time), Monday 17 AugustVenue: Cardiff City Stadium, CardiffGroup: EFL Championship (Matchday 1)Current standings: Season opener (0 points each).Kenya-eligible Vyner targets breakthrough season at WrexhamQualification implications: Opening matchday of the 2026-27 Championship season; the winner claims three points on Matchday 1, while a draw awards one point to each team.Form GuideCardiff City✅ Win 3-2 vs Swindon Town✅ Win 4-1 vs Roma✅ Win 5-1 vs Forest Green Rovers✅ Win 6-1 vs Cork City❌ Loss 0-6 vs MidtjyllandWrexham❌ Loss 0-1 vs Middlesbrough❌ Loss 0-1 vs Sunderland❌ Loss 0-1 vs Liverpool✅ Win 3-2 vs Leeds✅ Win 1-0 vs Manchester United##NAJAVA_MECA_9895172##Head-to-Head (Last Five Meetings)Wrexham 1-2 Cardiff City (28 Oct 2025 – EFL Cup)Cardiff City 3-2 Wrexham (22 Mar 2002 – League One)Wrexham 1-3 Cardiff City (04 Nov 2001 – League One)Wrexham 2-1 Cardiff City (10 Feb 2001 – League One)Cardiff City 1-1 Wrexham (26 Aug 2000 – League One)Team NewsCardiff City🟢 Jack Moylan push for a first start after scoring off the bench against Swindon Town.🟢 Yousef Salech, Joel Colwill, Nathan Trott, and Alex Robertson available for selection.Wrexham❌ Josh Windass – Injured (ruled out).🟢 Ben Sheaf and Liberato Cacace set to return to the squad; new signings Anthony Patterson, Danny Imray, and Benjamin Whiteman available to feature.PSG means business: Belgian sensation from Ajax has arrived!Player to Watch: Jack Moylan (Cardiff City)Jack Moylan has made an instant impact for Cardiff City since arriving from Lincoln City this summer, where he registered 18 goal contributions from midfield last season.The creative midfielder opened his competitive account for the Bluebirds in midweek, coming off the bench to score in the 3-2 EFL Cup triumph over Swindon Town.Expected to be handed his first competitive start against Wrexham, Moylan's vision, ball-carrying ability, and threat from distance will give Cardiff crucial dynamism in the final third. If the home side are to exploit Wrexham's defensive shape, Moylan's link-up play with lone striker Yousef Salech will be central to their strategy.🟢 Safe Bet (Low Risk)Double Chance – Cardiff City to Win or Draw🟡 Smart Bet (Medium Risk)Both Teams to Score – Yes🔴 Long Shot (High Risk)Correct Score: Cardiff City 2-1 WrexhamDisclaimer: Whilst we do our utmost to offer good advice and information, we cannot be held responsible for any loss that may be incurred as a result of gambling