Promotion-chasing Cardiff City welcome Blackpool in League One round 39, looking to bounce back from a 2-0 defeat at Wycombe. As Cardiff want this win more than Blackpool, we predict a 3-0 home win. The Bluebirds are without banned defender Gabriel Osho, but their overall form remains solid, winning 50% of their last 10 matches and scoring an impressive 2.3 goals per game. The Bluebirds average 1.75 goals at home while conceding 1.5, reflecting a slightly leaky defense. Cardiff’s matches often see goals, with BTTS in 50% of games and an expected goals (xG) of 1.77 suggesting they create good chances.
Blackpool, fresh from a 3-2 win over Port Vale, are battling relegation and show contrasting form: strong at home (50% win rate) but struggling away with just 0.33 points per game. The Seasiders score around 1.1 goals per match but concede heavily (2.2 per game), meaning Cardiff could exploit defensive gaps. There are no fresh injury worries in the away team.
Considering Cardiff City's home form and scoring consistency, punters from all around the globe can find value in betting on Home Win, alongside BTTS and Over 2.5 goals (H2H shows BTTS in 75% of clashes).
This League 1 match will be played on Saturday 21 March 2026 at 12:30.
What is our Cardiff vs Blackpool prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Cardiff 3 - 0 Blackpool
Cardiff vs Blackpool Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 3-0 @ 850 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): No @ -106 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -450 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -175 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -188 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -600 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Yousef Salech @ -120 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Yousef Salech @ 333 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Cardiff -1 @ -160 Odds
- European Handicap: Cardiff -1 @ 105 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 7.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Under 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -550 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Cardiff to Win @ -800 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Cardiff to Win/Cardiff to Win @ 100 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Cardiff - Yes @ 120 Odds
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View OfferCardiff Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dwwwlwldwl | 1.70 |
| Home | wwll | 1.50 |
| Away | dwlwdw | 1.83 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.70 | 3.25 | 4.00 |
| Scored | 2.30 | 1.75 | 2.67 |
| Conceded | 1.40 | 1.50 | 1.33 |
| BTTS | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 0% | 50% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 50% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.77 | 1.74 | 1.78 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.24 | 1.28 | 1.22 |
Blackpool Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ldlwdldllw | 0.90 |
| Home | lwdw | 1.75 |
| Away | lddlll | 0.33 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 50% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.30 | 3.00 | 3.50 |
| Scored | 1.10 | 1.25 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 2.20 | 1.75 | 2.50 |
| BTTS | 60% | 50% | 67% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 25% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 25% | 33% |
| Expected Goals | 1.01 | 1.07 | 0.98 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.63 | 1.50 | 1.71 |
Cardiff vs Blackpool Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Cardiff (38%)
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Blackpool (25%)
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