Our Rotherham vs Cardiff Prediction: 1-2
Rotherham vs Cardiff in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday February 7, 2026. We predict a 1-2 away victory, but with both teams finding the net regularly, BTTS is also a strong betting option.
This Rotherham vs Cardiff prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Rotherham's Last Match – Exeter vs Rotherham
Determined to maintain their recent success, Rotherham must win following their 4-0 England League 1 victory against Exeter on January 31. In that match, Rotherham saw 35% of the ball and 7 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Exeter | 65% | 0 (2) | 1.08 | 57 |
 Rotherham | 35% | 0 (7) | 1.48 | 41 |
Cardiff's Last Match – Burton Albion vs Cardiff
Cardiff will aim to turn their fortunes around after a 2-2 England League 1 draw with Burton Albion on January 31. In that match, Cardiff controlled 59% of possession and managed 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Burton Albion | 41% | 0 (2) | 0.6 | 54 |
 Cardiff | 59% | 0 (4) | 0.56 | 46 |
Rotherham vs Cardiff Stats
Key Stats
| Rotherham | Cardiff | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.74 | Attacking Strength | 1.22 |
| 1.31 | Defence Strength | 0.74 |
| 0.4 | Points Per Game | 2 |
| 1/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Rotherham are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per match, while Cardiff average 1.6 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.