Our Wrexham vs Cardiff Prediction: 2-1
Wrexham vs Cardiff in the England EFL Cup is scheduled for an 20:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday October 28, 2025. A 2-1 result in favor of the hosts is our main pick, yet with both teams likely to get on the scoresheet, BTTS is another bet worth considering.
This Wrexham 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
Wrexham's Last Match – Middlesbrough vs Wrexham
Wrexham will be determined to find a winning touch after a 1-1 England Championship draw against Middlesbrough on October 25. In that match, Wrexham controlled 31% of possession and managed 4 shots on goal, with 2 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Middlesbrough | 69% | 8 (4) | 0.73 | 65 |
 Wrexham | 31% | 4 (2) | 0.77 | 25 |
Cardiff's Last Match – Bolton vs Cardiff
Cardiff will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-1 England League 1 defeat at the hands of Bolton on October 25. In that match, Cardiff recorded 62% possession, firing 0 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bolton | 38% | 0 (3) | 0.93 | 41 |
 Cardiff | 62% | 0 (0) | 0.21 | 56 |
Wrexham vs Cardiff Stats
Key Stats
| Wrexham | Cardiff | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.95 | Attacking Strength | 1.29 |
| 0.74 | Defence Strength | 1.59 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Wrexham are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Cardiff average 1.3 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
Wrexham 13-10
Cardiff 13-12
What are the odds for this match?
Wrexham to win: @2.25
Draw: @3.25
Cardiff to win: @3.2
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.975