Main prediction: Derby County to win the clash
Alternative tip: double chance Derby County
Other market: over 10.5 corners
Derby County and Cardiff City meet again. The clash, valid for the EFL Championship 2026/27, takes place this 22/08 (Saturday), at Pride Park Stadium, at 15:00.
In their last 5 matches across all competitions, Derby County have won 1 time(s). Cardiff City have won 3. Derby County are the favourites with a 48% probability of winning on the betting platforms.
See where to watch, who the managers should send onto the pitch and the prediction for Derby County vs Cardiff City.
Prediction for Derby County vs Cardiff City
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Overview Derby County vs Cardiff City
Derby County are favourites, with a 48% chance of winning according to the bookmakers. The odds for a Cardiff City Football Club Limited win are at 4.18 and a draw at 8.5.
In the English Championship, Derby County have accumulated 0 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s), with 1 goal(s) scored and 2 conceded. Samuel Szmodics leads the scoring chart with 1 goal(s). Meanwhile, Cardiff City have accumulated 0 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s), with 1 goal(s) scored and 1 conceded, with as top scorer with 0 goal(s).
Head-to-head between Derby County and Cardiff City
In 26 clashes, Cardiff City have the advantage over Derby County: 13 win(s) against 6 and 7 draw(s). The most recent was on 25/01/2025, in the EFL Championship, the match score was: Cardiff City 2-1 Derby County.
This data can contextualise the predictions for Derby County vs Cardiff City, but it guarantees nothing. Each team's form must be taken into account.
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Derby County: current form
Derby County have played only 1 match(es) in the EFL Championship.
With so few matches, their recent performance speaks louder: in their last 5 matches across all competitions, there were 1 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 4 defeat(s).
In the English Championship the situation is this:
0 win(s), 0 draw(s), 1 defeat(s)
1 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions
1.4 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions
Top scorer: Samuel Szmodics (1 goal(s))
Cardiff City: current form
Meanwhile, Cardiff City have played only 1 match(es) in the EFL Championship.
With little data in the league, their last 5 matches across all competitions show 3 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s).
In this competition, the team arrives with these numbers:
0 win(s), 1 draw(s), 0 defeat(s)
3 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions
2.8 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions
Top scorer: (0 goal(s))
Derby County vs Cardiff City key players
In the EFL Championship, Samuel Szmodics carries Derby County (The Rams) Limited's attack with 1 goal(s).
The playmaker is Carlton Morris, leading in assists with 1. In the whole season, Carlton Morris has 12 goal(s).
Cardiff City have not yet scored in the EFL Championship.
In the season, Yousef Salech already appears with 14 goal(s), but their account in the league remains at zero.
Derby County vs Cardiff City statistics in the EFL Championship
Few matches into the league yet. Derby County have an average of 9 corners and 3 cards per match. Cardiff City have 18 corners and 1 cards. Check the statistics for Derby County vs Cardiff City in the table below.
Derby County
England - Championship
Cardiff City
England - Championship
More tips for Derby County vs Cardiff City
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Correct score prediction for Derby County vs Cardiff City
The favoritism in the odds points to Derby County. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Correct result: Derby County 1-0 Cardiff City. Predicting the exact score is difficult. The odds reflect this. Play with caution.
Where to watch Derby County vs Cardiff City
Check out where to watch the live match between Cardiff City and Derby County:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for Derby County and Cardiff City
The line-ups for Derby County 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.
Derby County (The Rams) Limited line-up
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1
Jacob Widell Zetterström
Goalkeeper
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3
Craig Forsyth
Defender
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6
Sondre Klingen Langås
Defender
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8
Bobby Clark
Midfielder
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9
Carlton Morris
Forward
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11
Samuel Szmodics
Midfielder
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18
Charlie Taylor
Defender
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23
Joe Ward
Midfielder
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27
Lewis Travis
Midfielder
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28
Dion Sanderson
Defender
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29
Oscar Fraulo
Midfielder
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
Cardiff City Football Club Limited line-up
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1
Nathan Trott
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3
Joel Bagan
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4
Gabriel Osho
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8
Jack Moylan
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9
Yousef Salech
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11
Ollie Tanner
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16
Chris Willock
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18
Alexander Robertson
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23
Callum Scanlon
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38
Perry Ng
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45
Cian Ashford
The Cardiff City starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for Derby County vs Cardiff City
Match: Derby County vs Cardiff City
Tournament: English Championship 2026/27
Date: 22/08/2026
Time: 15:00 (Brasília time)
Venue: Pride Park Stadium
Broadcast: none scheduled
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