Bristol City U21 vs Cardiff U21 Correct Score Prediction: Team Stats, H2H & Betting Insights

Our Bristol City U21 vs Cardiff U21 Prediction: 1-2

Bristol City U21 vs Cardiff U21 in the England Development League 2 is scheduled for an 13:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday January 20, 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.

This Bristol City 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

Bristol City U21's Last Match – Bristol City U21 vs Sheff Utd U21

Bristol City U21 will look to get back on track following a 1-2 England U21 Premier League Cup loss against Sheff Utd U21 on December 22. In that match, Bristol City U21 saw 53% of the ball and 3 shots on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Bristol City U21	53%	0 (3)	-	46
Sheff Utd U21	47%	0 (3)	-	35

Cardiff U21's Last Match – Stockport U21 vs Cardiff U21

Cardiff U21 will aim to put their last result behind them following a 1-2 England U21 Premier League Cup loss to Stockport U21 on December 22. In that match, Cardiff U21 recorded 64% possession and 11 shots hitting the target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Stockport U21	36%	0 (7)	-	26
Cardiff U21	64%	0 (11)	-	56

Bristol City U21 vs Cardiff U21 Stats

Key Stats

Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded

Bristol City U21 are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 2.7 conceded per match, while Cardiff U21 average 2.3 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.

Bristol City U21 Fixtures

Cardiff U21 Fixtures