Our Cardiff vs Blackpool Prediction: 3-1
Cardiff vs Blackpool in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 12:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday March 21, 2026. We’re backing a 3-1 home victory, but with both teams creating plenty of chances, over 2.5 goals is another strong betting option.
Our prediction is supported by key performance data, betting odds and match insights — everything you need is right below to make smarter bets.
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Cardiff's Last Match – Barnsley vs Cardiff
Determined to get back to winning ways, Cardiff must win after their 1-1 England League 1 draw against Barnsley on March 10. In that match, Cardiff had 73% possession and 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Barnsley | 27% | 0 (3) | 0.83 | 18 |
 Cardiff | 73% | 0 (4) | 0.94 | 76 |
Blackpool's Last Match – AFC Wimbledon vs Blackpool
Blackpool will be eager to respond after suffering a 1-4 England League 1 defeat at the hands of AFC Wimbledon on March 11.
Cardiff vs Blackpool Stats
Key Stats
| Cardiff | Blackpool | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.55 | Attacking Strength | 1.15 |
| 0.97 | Defence Strength | 1.41 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 0.9 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 2.4 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Cardiff are averaging 2.4 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Blackpool average 1.0 scored and 2.0 conceded per game.
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