Blackburn Rovers vs Cardiff City: prediction, where to watch, kick-off time and line-ups - 10/10

The EFL Championship 2026/27 brings a clash the fans know well. Blackburn Rovers and Cardiff City meet again this 10/10, at 15:00, at Ewood Park. A match-up that always holds surprises.

In their last 5 across all competitions, Blackburn Rovers have won 1 time(s). Cardiff City have won 1. Cardiff City are the favourites with a 38.17% chance according to the bookmakers.

Check out where to watch, who is expected to start and the prediction for Blackburn Rovers vs Cardiff City.

Overview Blackburn Rovers vs Cardiff City

Cardiff City are favourites, with a 38.17% chance of winning according to the bookmakers. The odds for a Cardiff City Football Club Limited win are at 2.62 and a draw at 3.88.

In the EFL Championship, Blackburn Rovers have 2 win(s), 3 draw(s) and 3 defeat(s), with 12 goal(s) scored and 12 conceded, having Oladapo Afolayan as top scorer with 3 goal(s). Meanwhile, Cardiff City have 1 win(s), 4 draw(s) and 3 defeat(s), with 10 goal(s) scored and 12 conceded, and Jack Moylan as top scorer with 3 goal(s).

Head-to-head between Blackburn Rovers and Cardiff City

In 22 clashes between Blackburn Rovers and Cardiff City, the record is balanced: 7 win(s) for each side and 8 draw(s). The most recent was on 15/03/2025, in the EFL Championship. Score: Blackburn Rovers 1-2 Cardiff City.

A head-to-head record without clear dominance makes the predictions for Blackburn Rovers vs Cardiff City even more open and places each team's current form at the centre of the analysis.

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Blackburn Rovers: current form

Blackburn Rovers have played 8 match(es) in the EFL Championship.

See the team's performance in the English Championship 2026/27:

2 win(s), 3 draw(s), 3 defeat(s)

Performance: 1.13 point(s) per match

12 goals scored (1.5 per match)

Top scorer: Oladapo Afolayan (3 goal(s))

Cardiff City: current form

Meanwhile, Cardiff City are going through a difficult patch: 3 defeats in their last 5 matches across all competitions. The opponents need to respond.

See their specific numbers in the EFL Championship:

1 win(s), 4 draw(s), 3 defeat(s)

Performance: 0.88 point(s) per match

10 goals scored (1.25 per match)

Top scorer: Jack Moylan (3 goal(s))

Blackburn Rovers vs Cardiff City key players

In the EFL Championship, Oladapo Afolayan carries The Blackburn Rovers Football and Athletic Limited's attack with 3 goal(s).

The playmaker is Oladapo Afolayan, leading in assists with 2. In the whole season, Yuki Ohashi has 10 goal(s).

On the other side, Jack Moylan is the name that frightens the most for The Bluebirds with 3 goal(s) in the EFL Championship.

In terms of playmaking, Ollie Tanner leads in assists with 2. In the whole season, Yousef Salech has accumulated 14 goal(s).

Blackburn Rovers vs Cardiff City statistics in the EFL Championship

Blackburn Rovers have an average of 11 corners and 2.88 cards per match. Cardiff City have 12.13 corners and 2.25 cards. Check the numbers for Blackburn Rovers vs Cardiff City below.

Blackburn Rovers

Home

DWLLD

VS

Cardiff City

Away

WLDLL

OverallHome / Away

Points & Results

• 1.13
  PPG
  0.88
• 25%
  Wins
  13%
• 38%
  First to Score
  38%

Goals Scored & Conceded

• 1.50
  Scored/game
  1.25
• 1.50
  Conceded/game
  1.50
• 1.33
  xG
  2.13
• 1.62
  xGA
  1.37

Trends

• 88%
  Both Score
  75%
• 13%
  Clean Sheet
  0%
• 13%
  Failed to Score
  25%

Correct score prediction for Blackburn Rovers vs Cardiff City

Cardiff City are the favourites in the odds in this clash. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Probable score: Blackburn Rovers 0-1 Cardiff City. The correct result is the market with the highest variance. Bet with awareness.

Where to watch Blackburn Rovers vs Cardiff City

Check out where to watch the live match between Cardiff City and Blackburn Rovers:

Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled

Predicted line-ups for Blackburn Rovers and Cardiff City

The line-ups for Blackburn Rovers vs Cardiff City in the English Championship are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.

Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.

The Blackburn Rovers Football and Athletic Limited line-up

The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.

Cardiff City Football Club Limited line-up

The Cardiff City starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.

Match details for Blackburn Rovers vs Cardiff City

Match: Blackburn Rovers vs Cardiff City

Tournament: English Championship 2026/27

Date: 10/10/2026

Time: 15:00 (Brasília time)

Venue: Ewood Park

Broadcast: none scheduled

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