Our Peterborough U21 vs Cardiff U21 Prediction: 2-1
Peterborough U21 vs Cardiff U21 in the England Development League 2 is scheduled for an 12:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday September 2, 2025. A 2-1 victory for the hosts is our top prediction, yet given both teams’ attacking form, BTTS seems like a smart betting choice.
This Peterborough U21 vs Cardiff U21 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
Peterborough U21's Last Match – Bristol City U21 vs Peterborough U21
Peterborough U21 must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 2-1 England Development League 2 victory over Bristol City U21 in their last outing. In that match, Peterborough U21 controlled 43% of possession and managed 8 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bristol City U21 | 57% | 0 (5) | - | 30 |
Peterborough U21 | 43% | 0 (8) | - | 29 |
Cardiff U21's Last Match – Cardiff U21 vs Sheff Utd U21
Cardiff U21 will aim to turn their fortunes around after a 1-1 England Development League 2 draw with Sheff Utd U21 on August 12. In that match, Cardiff U21 recorded 47% possession, firing 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cardiff U21 | 47% | 0 (3) | - | 38 |
Sheff Utd U21 | 53% | 0 (4) | - | 68 |
Peterborough U21 vs Cardiff U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Peterborough U21 | Cardiff U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | Attacking Strength | 0.51 |
| 1.65 | Defence Strength | 1.25 |
| 1 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Peterborough U21 are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 2.9 conceded per match, while Cardiff U21 average 1.6 scored and 2.0 conceded per game.