Our Cardiff U21 vs Brentford U21 Prediction: 1-2
Cardiff U21 vs Brentford U21 in the England Development League 2 is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday January 27, 2026. A 1-2 result in favor of the away side is our top pick, yet with both teams creating chances, BTTS is a smart alternative bet.
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 U21's Last Match – Stockport U21 vs Cardiff U21
Cardiff U21 must win to recover from their recent 1-2 England U21 Premier League Cup defeat against Stockport U21 on December 22 and regain momentum. In that match, Cardiff U21 saw 64% of the ball and 11 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Stockport U21 | 36% | 0 (7) | - | 26 |
 Cardiff U21 | 64% | 0 (11) | - | 56 |
Brentford U21's Last Match – Brentford U21 vs Luton U21
Brentford U21 must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 2-1 England U21 Premier League Cup victory over Luton U21 in their last outing.
Cardiff U21 vs Brentford U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Cardiff U21 | Brentford U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.96 | Attacking Strength | 1.46 |
| 0.82 | Defence Strength | 0.48 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 1.9 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 9/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 9/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 2.3 | Average Scored | 2.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Cardiff U21 are averaging 2.3 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while Brentford U21 average 2.7 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.
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