Our Swansea U21 vs Cardiff U21 Prediction: 2-1
Swansea U21 vs Cardiff U21 in the England Development League 2 is scheduled for an 17:30 GMT kick-off on Friday March 13, 2026. Our correct score prediction favors a 2-1 home triumph, but considering both teams’ ability to find the net, BTTS is also a solid alternative bet.
This Swansea U21 vs Cardiff U21 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
Swansea U21's Last Match – Colchester U21 vs Swansea U21
Swansea U21 will look to get back on track following a 1-3 England Development League 2 loss against Colchester U21 on March 9. In that match, Swansea U21 saw 58% of the ball and 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Colchester U21 | 42% | 0 (7) | - | 41 |
 Swansea U21 | 58% | 0 (5) | - | 47 |
Cardiff U21's Last Match – Cardiff U21 vs Charlton U21
Cardiff U21 will want to continue their winning form after a 1-0 England Development League 2 victory over Charlton U21, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Cardiff U21 controlled 40% of possession and managed 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cardiff U21 | 40% | 0 (4) | - | 38 |
 Charlton U21 | 60% | 0 (3) | - | 50 |
Swansea U21 vs Cardiff U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Swansea U21 | Cardiff U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.43 | Attacking Strength | 1.1 |
| 0.58 | Defence Strength | 0.52 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Swansea U21 are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per match, while Cardiff U21 average 1.5 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.