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 – Doncaster vs Cardiff
Determined to maintain their recent success, Cardiff must win following their 4-0 England League 1 victory against Doncaster on February 28. In that match, Cardiff had 58% possession and 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Doncaster | 42% | 0 (1) | 1.29 | 52 |
Cardiff | 58% | 0 (4) | 1.24 | 41 |
Blackpool's Last Match – Lincoln City vs Blackpool
Blackpool will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-4 England League 1 defeat at the hands of Lincoln City on February 28. In that match, Blackpool saw 53% of the ball and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Lincoln City | 47% | 0 (6) | 2.75 | 43 |
Blackpool | 53% | 0 (3) | 0.53 | 36 |
Cardiff vs Blackpool Stats
Key Stats
| Cardiff | Blackpool | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.74 | Attacking Strength | 1.04 |
| 0.78 | Defence Strength | 1.2 |
| 2.1 | Points Per Game | 0.8 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 2.6 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Cardiff are averaging 2.6 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Blackpool average 1.0 scored and 1.9 conceded per game.



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