Barnsley vs Cardiff Correct Score Prediction: Team Stats, H2H & Betting Insights

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Barnsley 1.4
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2 : 3
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2.0 Cardiff
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Our Barnsley vs Cardiff Prediction: 2-3

Barnsley vs Cardiff in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 19:45 GMT kick-off on Tuesday March 10, 2026. We predict a 2-3 away victory, but with both teams capable of scoring, over 2.5 goals is another strong betting option.

This Barnsley vs Cardiff 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

Barnsley's Last Match – Barnsley vs Exeter

Barnsley will hope to extend their good run following a 2-1 England League 1 win against Exeter on March 7. In that match, Barnsley had 48% possession and 6 shots on target.

TeamPossessionShots (on target)xGDangerous Attacks
Barnsley Logo Barnsley
48%0 (6)0.7546
Exeter Logo Exeter
52%0 (1)0.4952

Cardiff's Last Match – Cardiff vs Lincoln City

Cardiff will look to get back on track following a 0-2 England League 1 loss against Lincoln City on March 7. In that match, Cardiff saw 78% of the ball and 3 shots on target.

TeamPossessionShots (on target)xGDangerous Attacks
Cardiff Logo Cardiff
78%0 (3)0.4584
Lincoln City Logo Lincoln City
22%0 (4)0.934

Barnsley vs Cardiff Stats

Key Stats

Barnsley Cardiff
1.26Attacking Strength1.76
1.5Defence Strength0.86
1.4Points Per Game2
4/10WIN6/10
2/10DRAW2/10
0/10Clean Sheets3/10
8/10BTTS6/10
9/10Over 2.5 Goals8/10
1.8Average Scored2.5

Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded

Barnsley are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 1.9 conceded per match, while Cardiff average 2.5 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.

Barnsley
18-19

Cardiff
25-13

What are the odds for this match?

Barnsley to win: @3.3

Draw: @3.6

Cardiff to win: @1.95

Lineups

Barnsley: David McGoldrick, Scott Banks, Mael Durand de Gevigney, Corey O'Keeffe, Owen Goodman, Jack Shepherd, Jonathan Bland, Eoghan O'Connell, Vimal Yoganathan, Tom Bradshaw, Luca John Connell

Cardiff: Calum Chambers, Chris Willock, Perry Ng, Dylan Lawlor, Ryan Wintle, Calum Scanlon, Omari Kellyman, Rubin Colwill, Ollie Tanner, Nathan Trott, Alex Robertson

Barnsley Fixtures

Mansfield - Barnsley
March 14, 2026
Barnsley - Wigan
March 17, 2026
Barnsley - Doncaster
March 21, 2026

Cardiff Fixtures

Exeter - Cardiff
March 14, 2026
Cardiff - Wycombe
March 17, 2026
Cardiff - Blackpool
March 21, 2026

Barnsley Recent Results

  • Wins 20% 2
  • Draws 50% 5
  • Lost 30% 3
  • Goals Scored 1.0/match 10
  • Goals Conceded 1.2/match 12
MatchDateScore
14
Apr
Port Vale
Barnsley
0
0
11
Apr
Rotherham
Barnsley
1
3
06
Apr
Barnsley
Plymouth
0
3
03
Apr
Burton Albion
Barnsley
1
1
21
Mar
Barnsley
Doncaster
0
1
17
Mar
Barnsley
Wigan
1
1
14
Mar
Mansfield
Barnsley
2
2
10
Mar
Barnsley
Cardiff
1
1
07
Mar
Barnsley
Exeter
2
1
03
Mar
Barnsley
Wycombe
0
1

Cardiff Recent Results

  • Wins 30% 3
  • Draws 40% 4
  • Lost 30% 3
  • Goals Scored 1.5/match 15
  • Goals Conceded 1.2/match 12
MatchDateScore
14
Apr
Huddersfield
Cardiff
1
1
11
Apr
Cardiff
Bolton
2
0
06
Apr
Peterborough
Cardiff
1
1
21
Mar
Cardiff
Blackpool
0
0
17
Mar
Cardiff
Wycombe
0
2
14
Mar
Exeter
Cardiff
0
4
10
Mar
Barnsley
Cardiff
1
1
07
Mar
Cardiff
Lincoln City
0
2
28
Feb
Doncaster
Cardiff
0
4
21
Feb
Plymouth
Cardiff
5
2

Barnsley vs Cardiff Head-to-Head History

The head-to-head record between Barnsley and Cardiff indicates that, in their previous 8 meetings, Barnsley has failed to secure a single victory, Cardiff has won 5 times and 3 matches have concluded in a draw. Across these encounters, Barnsley has scored 6 goals, while Cardiff has netted 17 goals.

MatchDateScore
Barnsley - Cardiff10 Mar 20261-1
Cardiff - Barnsley27 Jan 20264-0
Barnsley - Cardiff02 Feb 20220-1
Cardiff - Barnsley07 Aug 20211-1
Barnsley - Cardiff27 Jan 20212-2
Cardiff - Barnsley03 Nov 20203-0
Barnsley - Cardiff07 Mar 20200-2
Cardiff - Barnsley07 Dec 20193-2

Barnsley vs Cardiff — FAQs

What is the correct score prediction?
We predict 2-3.

Is BTTS a good bet?
Yes, both teams show scoring potential.

What are today’s 1X2 odds?
Barnsley @3.3, Draw @3.6, Cardiff @1.95.

Our Barnsley vs Cardiff prediction offers expert insights into this exciting matchup, analyzing key stats, team form and goal expectations to help you make informed betting decisions.

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