Cardiff vs Blackpool Prediction & Betting Tips - League One
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by Ian John | in League One Predictions
After a strange midweek, which saw unbeaten runs tumble in League One, Saturday action kicks off with Cardiff City hosting Blackpool. The Bluebirds remain hot on the heels of leaders Lincoln City in the battle for promotion, but for the Seasiders, it is all about saving their League One status. Many a match prediction will back Cardiff here, but is that what the data suggests?
The league table certainly suggests so. Cardiff are second in the table at present with 76 points from their 38 games played. They are five adrift of Lincoln at the top, but ten ahead of Bolton in the first playoff spot. Blackpool sit 21st, in the final relegation spot, with 41 points from their 38 games played. One behind Wigan and Exeter in the safe spots above them.
However, recent results tell a different story. Cardiff have lost three of their last six. Their last four games have seen them lose 2-0 at home to Lincoln, then earn a 1-1 draw away to Barnsley. They bounced back last weekend with a 4-0 win way at Exeter, but in midweek fell to a 2-0 home defeat to Wycombe.
Blackpool's results are similar over that four game stretch. A 1-1 draw with Wigan Athletic was then followed by two away defeats, 4-1 at AFC Wimbledon and then 2-1 at Doncaster last weekend. However, in midweek the Tangerines earned a 3-2 home win over Port Vale.
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Cardiff v Blackpool Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.4 | 5 | 6.8 |
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1.38 | 4.9 | 7.18 |
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1.36 | 5 | 7.55 |
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1.33 | 4.75 | 7.5 |
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1.38 | 4.6 | 6.8 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Cardiff and Blackpool?
Our prediction for the Cardiff vs Blackpool match is: Over 2.5 Goals.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 21/03/2026 between Cardiff and Blackpool in League One :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 51.9% for a win of Cardiff against Blackpool with odds of 1.4 at Stake.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Cardiff vs Blackpool is 22.21% with odds of 5 at Stake.
- Our prediction model gives a 25.89% chance ⭐ for a win of Blackpool vs Cardiff with odds of 7.55 at Betwinner.
Cardiff - Blackpool Prediction and Best Odds:
| Cardiff Blackpool Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiff wins | 51.9% | 1.4 at Stake |
| Over 2.5 goals | 67.35% | 1.53 at Shangrila |
| Both Team To Score | 62.5% | |
| Half-time: Draw / Full-time: Cardiff | 26.13% | 4.4 at LSbet |
Cardiff vs Blackpool Form
Cardiff and Blackpool's standings in the League One
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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2
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91 | 46 | 27 | 10 | 9 | +40 |
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13
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60 | 46 | 17 | 9 | 20 | -11 |
Cardiff and Blackpool Last Matches
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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24 Jan 2026 - League One
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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21 Feb 2026 - League One
7 Feb 2026 - League One
31 Jan 2026 - League One
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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7 Mar 2026 - League One
28 Feb 2026 - League One
21 Feb 2026 - League One
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
17 Mar 2026 - League One
7 Mar 2026 - League One
17 Feb 2026 - League One
14 Feb 2026 - League One
27 Jan 2026 - League One
24 Jan 2026 - League One
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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31 Jan 2026 - League One
Cardiff vs Blackpool Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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Average stats (last H2H results)
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Players list
N. Trott
DefenderW. Fish
J. Bagan
D. Lawlor
P. Ng
MidfielderA. Robertson
C. Ashford
R. Colwill
R. Wintle
ForwardO. Tanner
O. Kellyman
B. Peacock Farrell
DefenderJ. Husband
J. Brown
O. Casey
R. Walters
F. Horsfall
MidfielderK. Anderson
C. Hamilton
J. Bowler
ForwardT. Bloxham
A. Fletcher
Substitutes
C. Scanlon
C. Chambers
R. Kpakio
MidfielderJ. Colwill
C. Willock
C. Robinson
D. Turnbull
F. Ravizzoli
DefenderZ. Ashworth
H. Coulson
J. Randall
G. Honeyman
L. Clarkson
ForwardN. Ennis
Most goals and assists
Cardiff
Blackpool
Y. Salech
(14 Goals)
A. Fletcher
(15 Goals)
Cardiff - Blackpool Key Points
- No team has scored more league goals than Cardiff City this season with 73.
- Blackpool have conceded the most goals in L1 this season with 63.
- Eight of Cardiff's last eleven games have seen over 2.5 goals scored.
- Seven of Blackpool's last nine games have seen over 2.5 goals scored.
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Our Cardiff vs Blackpool Prediction
Our prediction for the Cardiff City vs. Blackpool League One match is: Over 2.5 Goals.
A glance at the league table and the odds and you'd have this down as a straightforward home win for the Bluebirds. But they have lost both their last two at home without scoring. Unfortunately, Blackpool's form is such that the Tangerines look ill-equipped to capitalise on this. However, with the respective goalscoring and conceding record of both teams, the Over 2.5 Goals bet looks the value option here.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Cardiff Blackpool
| Cardiff vs Blackpool | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff wins | 1.43 | 1.4 | -2.1% |
| Draw | 4.8 | 5 | +4.2% |
| Blackpool wins | 6.6 | 7.55 | +14.4% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Cardiff is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have decreased by 2.1% since opening
- The probability of this result was 69.9% and is now 71.4% (1.5%)
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
