Our Barnsley vs Cardiff Prediction: 0-1
Barnsley vs Cardiff in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday October 11, 2025. We predict a narrow 0-1 victory for Cardiff, as their solid defense and clinical finishing could be enough to edge past Barnsley.
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 – Wycombe vs Barnsley
Barnsley will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 2-2 England League 1 draw with Wycombe on October 4. In that match, Barnsley recorded 52% possession and 4 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Wycombe | 48% | 0 (2) | 1.83 | 45 |
 Barnsley | 52% | 0 (4) | 1 | 33 |
Cardiff's Last Match – Cardiff vs Newport County
Cardiff will hope to recover from their recent 0-1 England EFL Trophy setback against Newport County on October 7. In that match, Cardiff had 64% possession and 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cardiff | 64% | 0 (2) | 0.74 | 67 |
 Newport County | 36% | 0 (4) | 1.19 | 37 |
Barnsley vs Cardiff Stats
Key Stats
| Barnsley | Cardiff | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.26 | Attacking Strength | 0.87 |
| 1.31 | Defence Strength | 0.14 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 1.9 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Barnsley are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.9 conceded per match, while Cardiff average 1.8 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.