Our Aston Villa vs Cardiff Prediction: 1-2
Aston Villa vs Cardiff in the England FA Cup is scheduled for an 20:00 GMT kick-off on Friday February 28, 2025. A 1-2 win for the visitors is our expected outcome, though BTTS looks like a solid alternative given both teams’ recent scoring form.
Our prediction is supported by key Aston Villa vs Cardiff stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.
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Recent Form Insights
Aston Villa's Last Match – Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa
Aston Villa will look to get back on track following a 1-4 England Premier League loss against Crystal Palace on February 25. In that match, Aston Villa recorded 64% possession, firing 5 shots at goal, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Crystal Palace | 36% | 13 (6) | 3.82 | 32 |
 Aston Villa | 64% | 5 (2) | 0.33 | 50 |
Cardiff's Last Match – Cardiff vs Hull
Cardiff will aim to maintain their momentum following a 1-0 England Championship triumph against Hull on February 25. In that match, Cardiff controlled 33% of possession and managed 6 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cardiff | 33% | 6 (5) | 0.46 | 40 |
 Hull | 67% | 4 (1) | 0.21 | 53 |
Aston Villa vs Cardiff Stats
Key Stats
| Aston Villa | Cardiff | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.66 | Attacking Strength | 0.98 |
| 1.53 | Defence Strength | 1.2 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 5/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Aston Villa are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while Cardiff average 1.5 scored and 1.8 conceded per game.
Aston Villa 15-17
Cardiff 15-18
What are the odds for this match?
Aston Villa to win: @1.2
Draw: @6
Cardiff to win: @15