Our Cardiff vs Blackpool Prediction: 3-1
Cardiff vs Blackpool in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 12:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday March 21, 2026. We’re backing a 3-1 home victory, but with both teams creating plenty of chances, over 2.5 goals is another strong betting option.
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 Wycombe
Cardiff must win to recover from their recent 0-2 England League 1 defeat against Wycombe on March 17 and regain momentum. In that match, Cardiff had 57% possession and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cardiff | 57% | 0 (3) | 1.4 | 71 |
 Wycombe | 43% | 0 (3) | 2.01 | 34 |
Blackpool's Last Match – Blackpool vs Port Vale
Blackpool will hope to extend their good run following a 3-2 England League 1 win against Port Vale on March 17. In that match, Blackpool saw 54% of the ball and 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Blackpool | 54% | 0 (5) | 1.51 | 64 |
 Port Vale | 46% | 0 (5) | 1.17 | 38 |
Cardiff vs Blackpool Stats
Key Stats
| Cardiff | Blackpool | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.31 | Attacking Strength | 1.11 |
| 0.94 | Defence Strength | 1.44 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 0.9 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 2.3 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Cardiff are averaging 2.3 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Blackpool average 1.1 scored and 2.2 conceded per game.
Cardiff 23-14
Blackpool 11-22
What are the odds for this match?
Cardiff to win: @1.4
Draw: @4.5
Blackpool to win: @6.25