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Cardiff City

ChampionshipSeason 2026/2027Brian Barry-MurphyData current as of October 15, 2026
Form (recent games)
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Cardiff City 2026/2027: season in numbers

Cardiff City in Championship

Cardiff City plays in Championship (England) during the 2026/2027 season. Next game: Middlesbrough.

Form and record

Cardiff City has 2 wins, 4 draws and 4 losses, averaging 1.00 points per game. Over the last five games, the team has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, worth 1.40 points per game.

Goals and clean sheets

Cardiff City scores 1.60 goals per game and allows 1.50. The team keeps a clean sheet in 0% of games and fails to score in 20%.

BTTS / Over / Under

Both teams score in 80% of Cardiff City's games. 60% finish with at least three goals and 40% with at least four. Those games average 3.10 total goals.

Goal patterns

Over 2.5 + BTTS appeared in 60% of games. The team scored in both halves in 20% of games. Last five: BTTS 80%, Over 2.5 60%.

Halves and minutes

Cardiff City scores 1.00 goals in the first half and 0.60 in the second half. Most goals come in minutes 31-45 (5 goals).

xG and playing style

Cardiff City averages 2.06 xG and 1.43 xGA per game. The team takes 18.0 shots, puts 6.4 on target and averages 64% possession.

Key statistical indicators

Cardiff City's xG differential is 0.63 per game. Its points-per-game average over the last five differs from the season mark by 0.40. This is historical team context, not a prediction of the next result.

Season overview

1.00Points per game
1.60Goals scored / game
1.50Goals allowed / game
60%Over 2.5 goals
80%Both teams scored
0%Clean sheets
20%Games without a goal

Record

Wins, draws and losses overall, at home and away.

Season result split
20% W40% D40% L
+1
Goal difference
1.00
PPG (season)
1.40
PPG (last 5)

Goals

Team goal production compared with league averages and goal-count distribution.

How often they score at least...

1 goal80%
2 goals40%
3 goals20%
4 goals10%

How often they concede at least...

1 goal100%
2 goals50%
3 goals0%
4 goals0%

Goal lines (Over/Under)

See how often this team's games clear each goal line, including first-half and second-half results.

Halves

Goal before half-time90%League average: 78%
Min. 2 goals before half-time50%League average: 38%
Min. 3 goals before half-time40%League average: 17%
Goal after half-time90%League average: 79%
Min. 2 goals after half-time20%League average: 46%
Min. 3 goals after half-time0%League average: 20%

Goal patterns

Scoring patterns from this team's games, plus a closer look at the last five.

Combinations (season)

BTTS at half-time30%
BTTS in both halves0%
Scored in both halves20%
Min. 3 goals and BTTS60%
Min. 3 goals without BTTS0%

Game halves

First and second half points, goals, clean sheets, half-time state and last-five split.

Half-time state

30% W20% D50% L
leading / drawing / trailing

Second-half results

40% W30% D30% L
11
Half-time points
1.10
PPG (1st half)
0
Goal difference
15
Second-half points
1.50
PPG (2nd half)

Goals and clean sheets by half

Scored before half-time1
Conceded before half-time1
Scored after half-time0.6
Conceded after half-time0.5
Clean sheet before half-time20%
Clean sheet after half-time50%
No goal before half-time60%
No goal after half-time40%
Last 5 games - details
1st half2nd half
PPG (season)1.402.00
Goals scored / game1.20.8
Goals allowed / game0.80.4
Average goals per game2.01.2
Min. 1 goal80%100%
Min. 2 goals60%20%
Min. 3 goals40%0%
Clean sheets40%60%
Games without a goal60%20%
Goal difference+2+2
1st half (Last 5): 40% leading - 20% drawing - 40% trailing - BTTS HT (last 5) 20%
2nd half (Last 5): 60% won - 20% drawing - 20% lost

Goals by minute

The parts of a game in which this team scores and allows the most goals.

Cardiff City
ScoredConceded
3
3
0-15
2
4
16-30
5
3
31-45
1
3
46-60
3
0
61-75
2
2
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (5 goals). Allows the most goals in minutes 16-30 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Advanced stats

Shots, finishing, possession and expected goals (xG).

Attacking profile

Style: Dominant
36%
Shot accuracy
shots on target
0.11
Chance quality
xG per shot
0.25
Finishing
goals per shot on target

xG per shot around 0.08 means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances.

Key statistical indicators

A combined view of xG, efficiency, form and patterns from completed games.

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.63
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.53
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-6.0 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.46
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
-0.07
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
109%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
102%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.40
Lead holding
Leads at halftime in 30% of games and wins 20%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
67%
Defense after halftime
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.5
Late goals
13% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
13%

* All indicators are calculated only from season statistics. They are not NoFluffPicks model predictions.

Squad

Players with verified appearances in this competition season.

Form across the last 5, 6 and 10 matches

Compare the team's latest matches across all competitions. The 5-match window reacts fastest to change, while 10 matches show the broader trend.

Corners

See how often the team wins corners, concedes them and crosses the main total-corners lines.

Overall

10 matches
7.5
Corners won per match
4.6
Corners conceded per match
12.1
Total corners per match
70.0%
Over 8.5 corners
70.0%
Over 9.5 corners
70.0%
Over 10.5 corners

Home

5 matches
8.2
Corners won per match
3.6
Corners conceded per match
11.8
Total corners per match
60.0%
Over 8.5 corners
60.0%
Over 9.5 corners
60.0%
Over 10.5 corners

Away

5 matches
6.8
Corners won per match
5.6
Corners conceded per match
12.4
Total corners per match
80.0%
Over 8.5 corners
80.0%
Over 9.5 corners
80.0%
Over 10.5 corners

Cards and discipline

Compare the team's cards with its opponents' cards, including how often either side receives a red card.

Overall

10 matches
1.9
Team cards per match
2.4
Opponent cards per match
4.3
Total cards per match
60.0%
Over 3.5
40.0%
Over 4.5
0.0%
Red cards

Home

5 matches
2.0
Team cards per match
2.6
Opponent cards per match
4.6
Total cards per match
60.0%
Over 3.5
40.0%
Over 4.5
0.0%
Red cards

Away

5 matches
1.8
Team cards per match
2.2
Opponent cards per match
4.0
Total cards per match
60.0%
Over 3.5
40.0%
Over 4.5
0.0%
Red cards

Strength of recent opponents

Recent results make more sense when you also know how strong the opponents have been.

1.24
Opponents' average PPG
14.0
Opponents' average position
Easier than average

Over its last 10 games, Cardiff City faced opponents averaging 1.24 points per game and an average standings position of No. 14.0 in a 24-team league. Compared with the league average, that was a easier than average schedule.

Recent games

Upcoming games

Round 12
Cardiff City
Birmingham City
Round 13
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Cardiff City
Round 14
Cardiff City
West Ham United
Round 15
Cardiff City
Burnley
Round 16
Norwich City
Cardiff City
Round 17
Cardiff City
Preston North End
Round 18
Swansea City
Cardiff City
Round 19
Cardiff City
Lincoln City
Round 20
West Bromwich Albion
Cardiff City

FAQ

What is Cardiff City's recent form?

Cardiff City has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over the last five games. The team averages 1.00 points per game this season.

How many goals does Cardiff City score per game?

Cardiff City scores 1.60 goals per game and allows 1.50. These averages show the team's attacking and defensive record this season.

How often do Cardiff City's games have BTTS or Over 2.5 goals?

Both teams score in 80% of Cardiff City's games, while 60% finish with at least three goals. Cardiff City keeps a clean sheet in 0% of games.

Who does Cardiff City play next?

Cardiff City's next game is Middlesbrough vs. Cardiff City on October 17, 2026. Pre-game stats and the full schedule are further down this page.

Where can I find Cardiff City stats and betting picks?

This page covers Cardiff City's form, home and away records, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. Betting picks and full analysis for upcoming games are available in the NoFluffPicks app.