Cardiff and Barnsley face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 EFL League One season. The game takes place at Cardiff City Stadium on Tuesday, 27/01/2026, at 19:45 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Cardiff vs Barnsley, based on detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
APWin predictions for Cardiff vs Barnsley
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Cardiff preview
Cardiff comes into the match having played 27 games in the EFL League One so far. They have recorded 17 wins, 5 draws, and 5 losses, with an average of 2.07 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 23 wins, 5 draws, and 9 losses.
Cardiff's attack has scored 61 goals during this period. Out of this total, 46 goals were scored in the EFL League One, averaging 1.7 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.65.
The offense system of Cardiff is led by Yousef Salech as the top scorer of the season. The danish forward has scored 12 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Ronan Kpakio, who has contributed with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 27 goals with an average of 1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 41 goals conceded in 37 matches, resulting in an average of 1.11.
Barnsley preview
On the other hand, Barnsley comes into the match having played 23 games in the EFL League One so far. They have recorded 9 wins, 6 draws, and 8 losses, with an average of 1.43 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 13 wins, 7 draws, and 13 losses.
Barnsley's attack has scored 52 goals during this period. Out of this total, 37 goals were scored in the EFL League One, averaging 1.61 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.58.
The offense system of Barnsley is led by Davis Keillor-Dunn as the top scorer of the season. The english midfielder has scored 11 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Reyes Cleary, who has contributed with 7 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 36 goals with an average of 1.57 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 62 goals conceded in 33 matches, resulting in an average of 1.88.
Head to head: Cardiff vs Barnsley
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Cardiff City
England - EFL League One
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W D W D |
1.8 |
| Home | D W W W L |
2 |
| Away | W D D L W |
1.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 63% | 79% | 46% |
| Goals | 2.7 | 3.36 | 2 |
| Scored | 1.7 | 2.21 | 1.15 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1.14 | 0.85 |
| Both Teams to Score | 56% | 57% | 54% |
| Without Conceding | 37% | 36% | 38% |
| Failed To Score | 11% | 7% | 15% |
| 1st to Score | 52% | 50% | 54% |
|
xG
|
1.69 | 1.95 | 1.42 |
|
xGA
|
1.34 | 1.22 | 1.46 |
Barnsley
England - EFL League One
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W L D L |
1 |
| Home | W L L W W |
1.8 |
| Away | D L D L L |
0.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 39% | 55% | 25% |
| Goals | 3.17 | 3.55 | 2.83 |
| Scored | 1.61 | 2 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 1.57 | 1.55 | 1.58 |
| Both Teams to Score | 65% | 64% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 9% | 9% | 8% |
| Failed To Score | 26% | 27% | 25% |
| 1st to Score | 52% | 64% | 42% |
|
xG
|
1.36 | 1.45 | 1.27 |
|
xGA
|
1.37 | 1.2 | 1.52 |
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