Derby vs Cardiff Prediction & Betting Tips | 22/08/2026

Derby vs Cardiff Prediction and Betting Tips | 22 August 2026

Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert

20 August 2026 • 09:14 UTC • 1 min read

Derby vs Cardiff Prediction and Betting Tips 22 August 2026

Derby County will be eager to bounce back when they welcome Cardiff City in Championship round two. The Rams suffered a 2-1 defeat to Charlton on the opening day despite enjoying 55% possession and registering 15 goal attempts. Sam Szmodics and Matt Clarke are both expected to miss out through injury. Derby have struggled for consistency recently, winning just three of their last 10 matches, although they have scored in every one of those fixtures.

Cardiff City, meanwhile, started their campaign with a 1-1 draw against Wrexham in the Welsh derby. It was a low-volume attacking display, with Cardiff managing only nine attempts and 0.82 xG. However, their overall form is excellent, with seven wins from their last 10 games. Defender Dylan Lawlor remains sidelined, but there are no fresh injury concerns.

Derby have scored in every one of their last 10, while BTTS landed in 80% of Cardiff's matches. Therefore, Both Teams to Score betting option should be considered, alongside Over 1.5 goals (85% H2H) and Cardiff or Draw.

This Championship match will be played on Saturday 22 August 2026 at 15:00.

What is our Derby vs Cardiff prediction?

Our prediction for this match: Derby 1 - 1 Cardiff

Derby vs Cardiff Betting Tips

Correct Score: 1-1 @ 550 Odds
Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -150 Odds
Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -700 Odds
Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -275 Odds
Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals @ 100 Odds
Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -400 Odds
Anytime Goalscorer: Carlton Morris @ 137 Odds
First Goalscorer: Carlton Morris @ 450 Odds
To be Booked: Sondre Langas @ 187 Odds
Asian Handicap: Cardiff +0.5 @ -134 Odds
European Handicap: Cardiff +1 @ -138 Odds
Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
Shots on Target (Total): Over 4.5
Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
Double Chance: X2 @ -138 Odds
Draw No Bet: Derby to Win @ -250 Odds
Half Time/Full Time: X (Draw)/X (Draw) @ 450 Odds
Clean Sheet: Derby - No @ -275 Odds

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Derby Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	lwlwlwllll	0.90
Home	wwlll	1.20
Away	lllwl	0.60

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	30%	40%	20%
Average Goals Per Game	3.10	2.40	3.80
Scored	1.40	1.20	1.60
Conceded	1.70	1.20	2.20
BTTS	80%	60%	100%
Clean Sheets	20%	40%	0%
Failed to Score	0%	0%	0%
Expected Goals	1.41	1.62	1.25
Expected Goals Against	1.61	1.26	1.89

Cardiff Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	wwwllwwwwd	2.20
Home	wwlwwwd	2.29
Away	wlw	2.00

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	70%	71%	67%
Average Goals Per Game	5.10	4.43	6.67
Scored	3.20	2.71	4.33
Conceded	1.90	1.71	2.33
BTTS	80%	71%	100%
Clean Sheets	10%	14%	0%
Failed to Score	10%	14%	0%
Expected Goals	1.79	1.69	2.07
Expected Goals Against	1.55	1.52	1.65