Rotherham United vs Cardiff City: match statistics
Cardiff City sit top of the table with an impressive record of 18 wins, 6 draws, and only 5 losses, while Rotherham United are in 21st place with just 8 wins this season. The visitors are in significantly better form over their last five matches (1.8 points per game) compared to the hosts (1.4 points per game), and their dwdwd run indicates stability. Cardiff City is characterized by ball possession dominance (61% average away) and defensive efficiency with 36% clean sheets in away matches, while Rotherham concede an average of 1.36 goals per game at home. Cardiff's goal difference (+4 away) significantly surpasses Rotherham's balance (-1 at home), which further favors the visitors. Considering all statistics, Cardiff City holds a clear advantage, although their away match difficulties and Rotherham's solid home form in recent matches (wdwldwdwdllldw) make a draw a realistic scenario as well.
Rotherham United vs Cardiff City: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Rotherham United played against Cardiff City in EFL League One (England). The game was played on February 7, 2026. Final score: 0:3.
Recent form
Rotherham United has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Cardiff City has 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Rotherham United scores 1.11 goals per game and allows 1.43. Cardiff City scores 1.79 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.54 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Rotherham United's games and 55% of Cardiff City's. The Over 2.5 rates are 57% and 55%, compared with league averages of 51% for BTTS and 49% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Cardiff City has the higher season xG average, 1.67 to 1.21 per game. Rotherham United takes 10.4 shots per game, while Cardiff City takes 14.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Rotherham United leads at halftime in 29% of its games and scores 0.71 goals per game after halftime. Cardiff City leads at halftime in 31% and scores 1.17 after halftime.
When the teams score
Rotherham United's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (7 goals). For Cardiff City, it is minutes 46-60 (12 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League One games average 2.54 goals. Both teams score in 51% of games, and 49% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Cardiff City sit top of the table with an impressive record of 18 wins, 6 draws, and only 5 losses, while Rotherham United are in 21st place with just 8 wins this season. The visitors are in significantly better form over their last five matches (1.8 points per game) compared to the hosts (1.4 points per game), and their dwdwd run indicates stability. Cardiff City is characterized by ball possession dominance (61% average away) and defensive efficiency with 36% clean sheets in away matches, while Rotherham concede an average of 1.36 goals per game at home. Cardiff's goal difference (+4 away) significantly surpasses Rotherham's balance (-1 at home), which further favors the visitors. Considering all statistics, Cardiff City holds a clear advantage, although their away match difficulties and Rotherham's solid home form in recent matches (wdwldwdwdllldw) make a draw a realistic scenario as well.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Rotherham United | Cardiff City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.35 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Cardiff City is 29% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Rotherham United · 1.8 pts / game - Cardiff City
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Cardiff City is 61% better for: goals scored per game.
1.11 goals / game - Rotherham United · 1.79 goals / game - Cardiff City
Cardiff City is 43% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.43 goals / game - Rotherham United · 1 goals / game - Cardiff City
Rotherham United scores in 68% of games (19 of 28 meczów), while Cardiff City keeps a clean sheet in 38% (11 of 29 meczów).
Cardiff City scores in 90% of games (26 of 29 meczów), while Rotherham United keeps a clean sheet in 21% (6 of 28 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Rotherham United
Over / Under - Cardiff City
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Cardiff City is 24% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.14 pts / game - Rotherham United · 1.41 pts / game - Cardiff City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Rotherham United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 29%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Cardiff City - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 31% of games and wins 62%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (12 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Rotherham United
Cardiff City
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League One).
Teams vs league
| Rotherham United | Liga | Cardiff City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.54 | 2.54 | ▲ 2.79 |
| Both teams scored | • 50% | 51% | ▲ 55% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 57% | 49% | ▲ 55% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 21% | 27% | ▲ 38% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 75% | 68% | • 69% |
| Goal after half-time | • 82% | 81% | ▲ 83% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Rotherham United's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Cardiff City. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Rotherham United vs Cardiff City?
The EFL League One match finished Rotherham United 0:3 Cardiff City. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Rotherham United vs Cardiff City?
Rotherham United score 1.11 goals per game on average and Cardiff City 1.79. The EFL League One average is 2.54 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Rotherham United's matches and 55% of Cardiff City's.
What form are Rotherham United and Cardiff City in?
Over the last 5 games Rotherham United have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Cardiff City 2-3-0 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Rotherham United vs Cardiff City?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Rotherham United vs Cardiff City: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.