Our Northampton vs Cardiff Prediction: 1-1
Northampton vs Cardiff in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday November 22, 2025. We expect a 1-1 result in a tightly contested match, with BTTS looking like a reliable bet given both teams’ recent scoring form.
This Northampton 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
Northampton's Last Match – Northampton vs Shrewsbury
Determined to maintain their recent success, Northampton must win following their 2-1 England EFL Trophy victory against Shrewsbury on November 11. In that match, Northampton saw 52% of the ball and created 7 goal attempts, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Northampton | 52% | 7 (2) | 0.46 | 56 |
 Shrewsbury | 48% | 9 (5) | 1.83 | 42 |
Cardiff's Last Match – Cardiff vs Arsenal U21
Cardiff will want to continue their winning form after a 3-1 England EFL Trophy victory over Arsenal U21, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Cardiff controlled 55% of possession and managed 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cardiff | 55% | 0 (6) | 0.64 | 40 |
 Arsenal U21 | 45% | 0 (2) | 0.65 | 36 |
Northampton vs Cardiff Stats
Key Stats
| Northampton | Cardiff | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.89 | Attacking Strength | 0.76 |
| 0.62 | Defence Strength | 0.49 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Northampton are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Cardiff average 1.4 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.
Northampton 11-10
Cardiff 14-13
What are the odds for this match?
Northampton to win: @3.4
Draw: @3.5
Cardiff to win: @2.05
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