EFL League One
Barnsley vs Cardiff City
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 - 19:45 (UK Time)
Stadium: Oakwell Stadium
Barnsley vs Cardiff City Prediction & Stats - EFL League One 2025/26
Predictions
Barnsley and Cardiff City face off in round 12 of the EFL League One. The game takes place at the Oakwell Stadium on Tue, 10 March 2026, at 19:45 (UK time).
Our team has researched betting tips for The Tykes vs The Bluebirds, based on in-depth probability analysis for both teams.
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Main Match Prediction by Eagle Predict:
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They are based on statistics and in-depth analysis of the past performances of both teams.
👉 Prediction: Cardiff City win or Draw
Despite being the away side, we don’t expect Cardiff City to lose this match. Our recommended bet is Cardiff City to win or draw in the Double Chance market, ensuring a payout as long as they don’t lose.
Cardiff City has its weaknesses, but Barnsley has been vulnerable, and home advantage might not be enough to keep them from losing.
The Tykes Statistics and Recent Form
the Colliers comes into the match having played 33 games in the EFL League One so far this season. They have recorded 13 wins, 8 draws, and 12 losses, with an average of 1.42 points per game this year.
In the entire 2025/26 season, the team has scored 16 wins, 9 draws, and 14 losses.
The strikers of Barnsley have scored 64 goals during this period. Of those, 55 were scored in the EFL League One, with an average of 1.67 goals per match. The season average is 1.64.
David McGoldrick is the top scorer of Barnsley so far this season. He has scored 13 goals, playing as a Forward.
Reyes Cleary leads the leaderboard for assists, he already gave 12 assists this season.
On the other hand, Barnsley has conceded 70 goals, with an average of 1.79 across all competitions.
In the EFL League One they have conceded 55 goals in 33 matches, with an average of 1.67 goals conceded per match.
Last results of Barnsley
02/05/2026 10:00
28/04/2026 14:45
25/04/2026 10:00
21/04/2026 14:45
18/04/2026 07:30
The Bluebirds Statistics and Recent Form
Cardiff City travels to Oakwell Stadium having played 35 games so far in the EFL League One season. They have recorded 22 wins, 6 draws, and 7 losses, with an average of 2.06 points per game.
In the entire 2025/26 season, the team has scored 26 wins, 6 draws, and 9 losses.
The offense of Cardiff City has scored 78 goals during this period. Of those, 68 were scored in the EFL League One, with an average of 1.94 goals per match. The season average is 1.9.
The offensive lineup of Cardiff City features Yousef Salech as the top scorer of the season. He has scored 12 goals, playing as a Forward.
Ollie Tanner has been very important as well, giving 9 assists so far this season.
Cardiff City has conceded 45 goals, with an average of 1.1 across all competitions.
In the EFL League One, they have conceded 38 goals in 35 matches, with an average of 1.09 per match.
Last results of Cardiff City
02/05/2026 10:00
25/04/2026 10:00
22/04/2026 14:45
18/04/2026 10:00
14/04/2026 14:45
Favourites and Odds
The bookmakers list Cardiff City as the favourite to win the match, with a 28% chance of victory.
At the time of writing, the average odds were:
Barnsley - 3.6
Draw - 4.09
Cardiff City - 2.13
The last match between the teams took place on 27/01/2026, the match was played in the EFL League One, and Cardiff City won the match. The match ended in 4–0.
Stats
The statistics for Barnsley vs Cardiff City that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3.06
League: 2.6
Both Teams to Score
62%
League: 52%
Over 1.5+
80%
League: 73%
Over 2.5+
59%
League: 50%
Cards
4
League: 3.91
Corners
9.53
League: 9.95
Home Team
Barnsley
England - EFL League One
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
L
L
D
|
1.42 |
| Home |
L
D
L
L
D
|
1.76 |
| Away |
W
L
L
D
W
|
1.06 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 39% | 53% | 25% |
| Goals | 3.33 | 3.53 | 3.13 |
| Scored | 1.67 | 2 | 1.31 |
| Conceded | 1.67 | 1.53 | 1.81 |
| Both Teams to Score | 70% | 71% | 69% |
| Without Conceding | 6% | 6% | 6% |
| Failed To Score | 24% | 24% | 25% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.34 | 1.45 | 1.23 |
|
xGA
|
1.44 | 1.28 | 1.61 |
Away Team
Cardiff City
England - EFL League One
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
W
L
W
W
|
2.06 |
| Home |
W
W
W
W
D
|
2.39 |
| Away |
D
L
W
D
D
|
1.71 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 63% | 78% | 47% |
| Goals | 3.03 | 3.44 | 2.59 |
| Scored | 1.94 | 2.33 | 1.53 |
| Conceded | 1.09 | 1.11 | 1.06 |
| Both Teams to Score | 54% | 56% | 53% |
| Without Conceding | 37% | 33% | 41% |
| Failed To Score | 11% | 11% | 12% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.68 | 1.91 | 1.44 |
|
xGA
|
1.32 | 1.2 | 1.45 |
Corners
10.7 / Match
+11% Corners / Match
Barnsley received +11% more corners than Cardiff City in the EFL League One
9.68 / Match
Stockport County
(5)
Northampton Town
(2)
Luton Town
(5)
Stevenage
(3)
Bradford City
(5)
Port Vale
(9)
Rotherham United
(2)(8)
Mansfield Town
(3)
Northampton Town
(6)
Port Vale
(9)
Reading
(7)
Huddersfield Town
(8)
Bolton Wanderers
(16)
Peterborough United
Cards
2.12 / Match
+18% Cards / Match
Barnsley received +18% more cards than Cardiff City in the EFL League One
1.8 / Match
Stockport County
(1)
Northampton Town
(1)
Luton Town
(5)
Stevenage
(0)
Bradford City
(2)
Port Vale
(1)
Rotherham United
(4)(1)
Mansfield Town
(1)
Northampton Town
(1)
Port Vale
(4)
Reading
(4)
Huddersfield Town
(1)
Bolton Wanderers
(2)
Peterborough United
Goals Scored
1.67 / Match
+16%
Cardiff City is +16% better in terms of goals scored
1.94 / Match
Stockport County
(1)
Northampton Town
(1)
Luton Town
(1)
Stevenage
(0)
Bradford City
(2)
Port Vale
(0)
Rotherham United
(3)(4)
Mansfield Town
(5)
Northampton Town
(1)
Port Vale
(3)
Reading
(1)
Huddersfield Town
(2)
Bolton Wanderers
(1)
Peterborough United
Goals Conceded
1.67 / Match
+35%
Barnsley condeded +35% more goals than Cardiff City
1.09 / Match
Stockport County
(3)
Northampton Town
(0)
Luton Town
(2)
Stevenage
(1)
Bradford City
(2)
Port Vale
(0)
Rotherham United
(1)(5)
Mansfield Town
(1)
Northampton Town
(0)
Port Vale
(1)
Reading
(1)
Huddersfield Town
(0)
Bolton Wanderers
(1)
Peterborough United
EFL League One Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Lincoln City
|
37 | 24 | 8 | 5 | 69 | 32 | 37 | 80 | 2.16 |
| 2 |
Cardiff City
|
37 | 23 | 7 | 7 | 73 | 39 | 34 | 76 | 2.05 |
| 3 |
Bolton Wanderers
|
37 | 17 | 14 | 6 | 55 | 38 | 17 | 65 | 1.76 |
| 4 |
Bradford City
|
36 | 19 | 7 | 10 | 47 | 39 | 8 | 64 | 1.78 |
| 5 |
Stevenage
|
36 | 16 | 9 | 11 | 40 | 37 | 3 | 57 | 1.58 |
| 6 |
Stockport County
|
34 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 47 | 43 | 4 | 56 | 1.65 |
| 7 |
Huddersfield Town
|
37 | 16 | 8 | 13 | 56 | 46 | 10 | 56 | 1.51 |
| 8 |
Reading
|
37 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 55 | 49 | 6 | 55 | 1.49 |
| 9 |
Wycombe Wanderers
|
37 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 53 | 41 | 12 | 53 | 1.43 |
| 10 |
Plymouth Argyle
|
37 | 16 | 5 | 16 | 56 | 53 | 3 | 53 | 1.43 |
| 11 |
Luton Town
|
37 | 14 | 9 | 14 | 48 | 46 | 2 | 51 | 1.38 |
| 12 |
Barnsley
|
35 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 58 | 58 | 0 | 49 | 1.4 |
| 13 |
AFC Wimbledon
|
36 | 14 | 7 | 15 | 46 | 50 | -4 | 49 | 1.36 |
| 14 |
Peterborough United
|
35 | 14 | 4 | 17 | 50 | 49 | 1 | 46 | 1.31 |
| 15 |
Mansfield Town
|
35 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 42 | 39 | 3 | 45 | 1.29 |
| 16 |
Burton Albion
|
37 | 11 | 10 | 16 | 41 | 51 | -10 | 43 | 1.16 |
| 17 |
Doncaster Rovers
|
36 | 12 | 7 | 17 | 40 | 59 | -19 | 43 | 1.19 |
| 18 |
Exeter City
|
37 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 40 | 47 | -7 | 42 | 1.14 |
| 19 |
Leyton Orient
|
36 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 49 | 60 | -11 | 42 | 1.17 |
| 20 |
Wigan Athletic
|
36 | 10 | 11 | 15 | 38 | 50 | -12 | 41 | 1.14 |
| 21 |
Blackpool
|
37 | 10 | 8 | 19 | 43 | 61 | -18 | 38 | 1.03 |
| 22 |
Rotherham United
|
36 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 35 | 50 | -15 | 36 | 1 |
| 23 |
Northampton Town
|
37 | 9 | 8 | 20 | 31 | 50 | -19 | 35 | 0.95 |
| 24 |
Port Vale
|
34 | 6 | 10 | 18 | 26 | 46 | -20 | 28 | 0.82 |
Odds
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