Cardiff and Doncaster Rovers face each other on Saturday 12.13.2025, at 15:00 (UK Time), in a EFL League One 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Cardiff's home ground, the Cardiff City Stadium.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Cardiff and Doncaster Rovers, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Cardiff vs Doncaster Rovers
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Over 2.5 Goals
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Cardiff preview
Cardiff heads into the match with the following record in the EFL League One: in 18 matches, The Bluebirds secured 12 victories, 2 draws, and 4 losses, maintaining an average of 2.11 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Cardiff's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 29 victories so far.
Cardiff has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 103 goals, of which 32 were scored in the EFL League One, resulting in an average of 1.78 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Yousef Salech, who has found the back of the net 8 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Ronan Kpakio has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, Cardiff has conceded 17 goals in the EFL League One (an average of 0.94 per game) and 111 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.42 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Doncaster Rovers preview
Doncaster Rovers comes into the game with 19 matches played so far in the EFL League One. They have secured 6 victories, 4 draws, and 9 losses, maintaining an average of 1.16 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 43 wins, 18 draws, and 23 losses.
The Rovers's attack has been highly effective, scoring 127 goals during this period. Of that total, 17 were netted in the EFL League One, with an average of 0.89 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.51.
Donny's offensive system is led by Owen John Edward Bailey, the team's top scorer this season. The english midfielder has found the back of the net 5 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Luke Molyneux. The midfielder has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 26 goals with an average of 1.37 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 97 goals in 84 matches, averaging 1.15 per match.
Head to head: Cardiff vs Doncaster Rovers
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Cardiff City
England - EFL League One
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W L W W |
2.4 |
| Home | W L W W W |
2.4 |
| Away | W W L L W |
1.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 78% | 56% |
| Goals | 2.72 | 3.67 | 1.78 |
| Scored | 1.78 | 2.44 | 1.11 |
| Conceded | 0.94 | 1.22 | 0.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 44% | 56% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 44% | 33% | 56% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 11% | 22% |
| 1st to Score | 56% | 56% | 56% |
|
xG
|
1.66 | 1.92 | 1.41 |
|
xGA
|
1.42 | 1.39 | 1.44 |
Doncaster Rovers
England - EFL League One
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W W W D |
2 |
| Home | L W W W L |
1.8 |
| Away | W D L W D |
1.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 32% | 40% | 22% |
| Goals | 2.26 | 2.4 | 2.11 |
| Scored | 0.89 | 1.2 | 0.56 |
| Conceded | 1.37 | 1.2 | 1.56 |
| Both Teams to Score | 53% | 70% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 21% | 20% | 22% |
| Failed To Score | 32% | 10% | 56% |
| 1st to Score | 56% | 80% | 22% |
|
xG
|
1.32 | 1.34 | 1.3 |
|
xGA
|
1.29 | 1.28 | 1.31 |
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