Our Cardiff vs AFC Wimbledon Prediction: 3-1
Cardiff vs AFC Wimbledon in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 19:45 GMT kick-off on Tuesday February 17, 2026. Our correct score prediction favors a 3-1 home triumph, but considering recent goal trends, betting on over 2.5 goals also makes sense.
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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Recent Form Insights
Cardiff's Last Match – Cardiff vs Luton
Cardiff will seek to keep their streak alive after a 3-1 England League 1 victory over Luton on February 14. In that match, Cardiff controlled 59% of possession and managed 7 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cardiff | 59% | 0 (7) | 0.88 | 48 |
 Luton | 41% | 0 (1) | 0.81 | 33 |
AFC Wimbledon's Last Match – Barnsley vs AFC Wimbledon
AFC Wimbledon must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 3-3 England League 1 draw against Barnsley on February 14. In that match, AFC Wimbledon saw 41% of the ball and created 6 goal attempts, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Barnsley | 59% | 7 (5) | 1.94 | 64 |
 AFC Wimbledon | 41% | 6 (4) | 1.16 | 37 |
Cardiff vs AFC Wimbledon Stats
Key Stats
| Cardiff | AFC Wimbledon | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.61 | Attacking Strength | 1.22 |
| 0.78 | Defence Strength | 1.34 |
| 2.2 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 2 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Cardiff are averaging 2.0 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while AFC Wimbledon average 1.6 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.
Cardiff 20-8
AFC Wimbledon 16-15
What are the odds for this match?
Cardiff to win: @1.5
Draw: @4.2
AFC Wimbledon to win: @6
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.85