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by Ian John | in League One Predictions
Dave Challinor's Stockport County hosts League One leaders Cardiff City, managed by Brian Barry-Murphy, on Saturday in a key clash. The Hatters haven't quite kicked on from a strong opening to the campaign and have dropped off the pace of late, while the Bluebirds have maintained their excellent start. Here's our prediction for the match!
The current league table makes positive reading for both teams. Stockport currently lie ninth in the table having taken 11 points from their seven games so far. However, Cardiff have been sensational in their opening six games, winning five and drawing the other to be top of the table on goal difference with 16 points and with a game in hand over Doncaster Rovers in second.
One positive for Stockport fans is that they have won two of their three at home. That includes a 2-1 win over Burton Albion a few weeks back, but since then County travelled to Wigan Athletic and earned a 1-1 draw against the Latics. However, their most recent awayday saw them on the wrong end of a 4-2 defeat at Plymouth Argyle.
Cardiff have won all their last four games and have not conceded a goal in their last five. That includes two 1-0 away wins over AFC Wimbledon and Luton Town and most recently, they defeated Plymouth Argyle 4-0 at home.
The Bluebirds have not conceded an away goal so far this season.
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The Best Betting Odds for Stockport County FC v Cardiff Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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2.55 | 3.6 | 2.5 |
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2.63 | 3.4 | 2.63 |
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2.7 | 3.25 | 2.5 |
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2.5 | 3.4 | 2.5 |
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2.6 | 3.4 | 2.5 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Stockport County FC and Cardiff?
Our prediction for the Stockport County FC vs Cardiff match is: Both Teams To Score - No and Under 2.5 Goals.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 13/09/2025 between Stockport County FC and Cardiff in League One :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 30.21% for a win of Stockport County FC against Cardiff with odds of 2.7 at William Hill.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Stockport County FC vs Cardiff is 24.53% with odds of 3.6 at Bet365.
- Our prediction model gives a 45.26% chance ⭐ for a win of Cardiff vs Stockport County FC with odds of 2.63 at Betfred.
Stockport County FC - Cardiff Prediction and Best Odds:
| Stockport County FC Cardiff Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiff wins | 45.26% | 2.63 at Betfred |
| Over 2.5 goals | 56.46% | 2 at Betfred |
| Both Team To Score | 54.76% | |
| Half-time: Draw / Full-time: Cardiff | 20.2% | 6.1 at Unibet |
Stockport County FC vs Cardiff Form
Stockport County FC and Cardiff's standings in the League One
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
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1
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28 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 8 |
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3
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26 | 13 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 10 |
Stockport County FC and Cardiff Last Matches
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
6 Sept 2025 - League One
2 Sept 2025 - EFL Trophy
30 Aug 2025 - League One
26 Aug 2025 - Carabao Cup
23 Aug 2025 - League One
19 Aug 2025 - League One
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
2 Sept 2025 - EFL Trophy
23 Aug 2025 - League One
19 Aug 2025 - League One
12 Aug 2025 - Carabao Cup
3 Aug 2025 - League One
26 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
6 Sept 2025 - League One
30 Aug 2025 - League One
26 Aug 2025 - Carabao Cup
16 Aug 2025 - League One
9 Aug 2025 - League One
25 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
6/6 (100%)
0/6 (0%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
30 Aug 2025 - League One
26 Aug 2025 - Carabao Cup
23 Aug 2025 - League One
19 Aug 2025 - League One
16 Aug 2025 - League One
12 Aug 2025 - Carabao Cup
6/6 (100%)
0/6 (0%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
30 Aug 2025 - League One
26 Aug 2025 - Carabao Cup
16 Aug 2025 - League One
12 Aug 2025 - Carabao Cup
2 Aug 2025 - League One
12 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
23 Aug 2025 - League One
19 Aug 2025 - League One
7 Aug 2025 - League One
26 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
23 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
18 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
Players list
C. Addai
DefenderE. Pye
J. Olowu
B. Hills
MidfielderO. Norwood
C. Camps
C. O'Keeffe
B. Osborn
ForwardK. Wootton
C. Connolly
O. Moxon
N. Trott
DefenderW. Fish
D. Lawlor
J. Bagan
C. Robinson
MidfielderR. Colwill
I. Davies
C. Willock
D. Turnbull
R. Kpakio
ForwardY. Salech
Substitutes
B. Hinchliffe
DefenderC. O'Keeffe
C. Connolly
C. Camps
O. Moxon
M. Mothersille
N. Lowe
M. Turner
DefenderD. Lawlor
R. Kpakio
G. Osho
ForwardI. Davies
C. Robinson
D. Turnbull
Most goals and assists
Stockport County FC
Cardiff
K. Wootton
(7 Goals)
Y. Salech
(6 Goals)
J. Bagan
(1 Assists)
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C. Chambers
(1 Assists)
Stockport County FC - Cardiff Key Points
- Stockport County have won just one of their last five games (D2, L2).
- Cardiff City away games average just 0.66 goals per game this season.
- Two of the last three games between the teams have finished with under 2.5 goals.
- Cardiff City have conceded just one goal in six league games this season.
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Our Stockport County FC vs Cardiff Prediction
Our prediction for the Stockport County vs. Cardiff City League One match is: Both Teams to Score - No and Under 2.5 Goals.
Cardiiff City's superb start to the season has been built upon a rock-solid defence, which has proved the foundation for their success so far. Stockport County have struggled for form in recent games so won't be as confident as they were heading into this contest. As such, a tight, close game looks on the cards here, which allows for a rare BTTS - No and Under 2.5 Goals prediction.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Stockport County FC Cardiff
| Stockport County FC vs Cardiff | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockport County FC wins | 2.5 | 2.55 | +2.0% |
| Draw | 3.5 | 3.6 | +2.9% |
| Cardiff wins | 2.45 | 2.5 | +2.0% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Cardiff is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have increased by 2.0% since opening
- The probability of this result was 40.8% and is now 40.0% (-0.8%)
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