Our Doncaster vs Cardiff Prediction: 2-3
Doncaster vs Cardiff in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday February 28, 2026. Our prediction leans towards a 2-3 away victory, though another solid betting option is over 2.5 goals, considering both teams’ attacking form.
This Doncaster 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
Doncaster's Last Match – Rotherham vs Doncaster
Doncaster will hope to extend their good run following a 2-1 England League 1 win against Rotherham on February 21. In that match, Doncaster controlled 48% of possession and managed 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Rotherham | 52% | 0 (2) | 1.21 | 28 |
 Doncaster | 48% | 0 (3) | 1.95 | 48 |
Cardiff's Last Match – Plymouth vs Cardiff
Cardiff must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 2-5 England League 1 defeat against Plymouth on February 21. In that match, Cardiff recorded 70% possession, firing 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Plymouth | 30% | 0 (9) | 2.82 | 45 |
 Cardiff | 70% | 0 (5) | 1.45 | 47 |
Doncaster vs Cardiff Stats
Key Stats
| Doncaster | Cardiff | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.94 | Attacking Strength | 1.5 |
| 1.5 | Defence Strength | 1.07 |
| 2 | Points Per Game | 2.1 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 2.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Doncaster are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Cardiff average 2.3 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
Doncaster 16-12
Cardiff 23-12
What are the odds for this match?
Doncaster to win: @3.2
Draw: @3.8
Cardiff to win: @2