Exeter vs Cardiff Prediction & Betting Tips | 14/03/2026

Exeter vs Cardiff Prediction and Betting Tips | 14 March 2026

Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert

12 March 2026 • 12:55 UTC • 1 min read

Exeter vs Cardiff Prediction and Betting Tips 14 March 2026

Exeter City take on Cardiff City in a game with contrasting form and ambitions. As Cardiff aim to move one step towards automatic promotion, we predict a 2-1 away win. The Grecians are struggling in the danger zone of League One standings, having failed to win in their last five matches and coming off a 1-0 loss to league leaders Lincoln. Midfielder Charlie Cummins is doubtful, which could weaken an already fragile side. Exeter have scored just 0.9 goals per game, while conceding 1.9, with only 20% of matches resulting in clean sheets and 60% seeing both teams score.

Cardiff City travel to Devon in better form, earning a 1-1 draw with Barnsley midweek. The Bluebirds boast a 50% win rate, scoring 2.4 goals per game while conceding 1.3, and have kept 30% clean sheets overall. Away trips have been slightly inconsistent, but their attacking threat remains evident. The fact that there are no fresh injury worries in the away team supports our betting prediction.

Despite a limited head-to-head history—two matches, both Cardiff wins—this could be another test of Exeter’s resilience. Given Cardiff's better form and attacking edge, Away Win should be considered, alongside Over 1.5 goals and Cardiff to Score First.

This League 1 match will be played on Saturday 14 March 2026 at 15:00.

What is our Exeter vs Cardiff prediction?

Our prediction for this match: Exeter 1 - 2 Cardiff

Exeter vs Cardiff Betting Tips

Correct Score: 1-2 @ 750 Odds
Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -143 Odds
Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -700 Odds
Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -250 Odds
Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -138 Odds
Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -450 Odds
Anytime Goalscorer: Yousef Salech @ 105 Odds
First Goalscorer: Yousef Salech @ 375 Odds
Asian Handicap: Cardiff -0.5 @ -134 Odds
European Handicap: Exeter +2 @ -275 Odds
Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
Double Chance: 12 @ -350 Odds
Draw No Bet: Cardiff to Win @ -334 Odds
Half Time/Full Time: Cardiff to Win/Cardiff to Win @ 175 Odds
Clean Sheet: Cardiff - No @ -225 Odds

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Exeter Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	dlddddldll	0.60
Home	lddldl	0.50
Away	dddl	0.75

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	0%	0%	0%
Average Goals Per Game	2.80	2.50	3.25
Scored	0.90	0.50	1.50
Conceded	1.90	2.00	1.75
BTTS	60%	50%	75%
Clean Sheets	20%	17%	25%
Failed to Score	40%	50%	25%
Expected Goals	1.31	1.50	1.01
Expected Goals Against	1.37	1.34	1.42

Cardiff Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	dwdwwwlwld	1.80
Home	dwwwl	2.00
Away	dwlwd	1.60

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	50%	60%	40%
Average Goals Per Game	3.70	3.40	4.00
Scored	2.40	2.40	2.40
Conceded	1.30	1.00	1.60
BTTS	60%	60%	60%
Clean Sheets	30%	20%	40%
Failed to Score	10%	20%	0%
Expected Goals	1.63	1.75	1.52
Expected Goals Against	1.21	1.11	1.31