Our Cardiff vs Rotherham Prediction: 2-1
Cardiff vs Rotherham in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 16, 2025. We expect a 2-1 home win, but with both teams proving their offensive capabilities, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
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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Cardiff's Last Match – Cardiff vs Swindon
Cardiff will want to continue their winning form after a 2-1 England EFL Cup victory over Swindon, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Cardiff recorded 73% possession, attempting 13 shots on goal, with 8 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cardiff | 73% | 13 (8) | 1.61 | 74 |
 Swindon | 27% | 5 (1) | 0.99 | 16 |
Rotherham's Last Match – Salford City vs Rotherham
Rotherham will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 0-0 England EFL Cup draw with Salford City on August 12. In that match, Rotherham recorded 49% possession, firing 11 shots at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Salford City | 51% | 7 (4) | 1.32 | 66 |
 Rotherham | 49% | 11 (4) | 0.99 | 51 |
Cardiff vs Rotherham Stats
Key Stats
| Cardiff | Rotherham | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.41 | Attacking Strength | 0.78 |
| 0.87 | Defence Strength | 0.77 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Cardiff are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Rotherham average 1.4 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
Cardiff 16-13
Rotherham 14-14
What are the odds for this match?
Cardiff to win: @1.727
Draw: @3.75
Rotherham to win: @4.5
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.925