EFL League One
Cardiff City vs Barnsley
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 - 19:45 (UK Time)
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Cardiff City vs Barnsley Prediction & Stats - EFL League One 2025/26
Predictions
Cardiff City and Barnsley face off in round 29 of the EFL League One. The game takes place at the on Tue, 27 January 2026, at 19:45 (UK time).
Our team has researched betting tips for Cardiff City vs Barnsley, 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: Under 9.5 Corners
For Cardiff City vs Barnsley, we see under 9.5 corners as a relatively safe betting option. This market offers great value compared to the standard markets.
With both teams likely to play carefully, we don’t expect a high number of attacks leading to corners.
👉 Prediction: Under 2.5
Based on our research, Cardiff City vs Barnsley is shaping up to be a defensive match.
The stats suggest a careful approach from both teams, making under 2.5 goals a strong pick.
Cardiff City Statistics and Recent Form
Cardiff City comes into the match having played 27 games in the EFL League One so far this season. They have recorded 17 wins, 5 draws, and 5 losses, with an average of 2.07 points per game this year.
In the entire 2025/26 season, the team has scored 21 wins, 5 draws, and 7 losses.
The strikers of Cardiff City have scored 56 goals during this period. Of those, 46 were scored in the EFL League One, with an average of 1.7 goals per match. The season average is 1.7.
Yousef Salech is the top scorer of Cardiff City so far this season. He has scored 12 goals, playing as a Forward.
Ronan Kpakio leads the leaderboard for assists, he already gave 6 assists this season.
On the other hand, Cardiff City has conceded 34 goals, with an average of 1.03 across all competitions.
In the EFL League One they have conceded 27 goals in 27 matches, with an average of 1 goals conceded 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
Barnsley Statistics and Recent Form
Barnsley travels to having played 23 games so far in the EFL League One season. They have recorded 9 wins, 6 draws, and 8 losses, with an average of 1.43 points per game.
In the entire 2025/26 season, the team has scored 12 wins, 7 draws, and 10 losses.
The offense of Barnsley has scored 46 goals during this period. Of those, 37 were scored in the EFL League One, with an average of 1.61 goals per match. The season average is 1.59.
The offensive lineup of Barnsley features Davis Keillor-Dunn as the top scorer of the season. He has scored 11 goals, playing as a Midfielder.
Reyes Cleary has been very important as well, giving 7 assists so far this season.
Barnsley has conceded 51 goals, with an average of 1.76 across all competitions.
In the EFL League One, they have conceded 36 goals in 23 matches, with an average of 1.57 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
Favourites and Odds
The bookmakers list Cardiff City as the favourite to win the match, with a 57% chance of victory.
At the time of writing, the average odds were:
Cardiff City - 1.75
Draw - 4.39
Barnsley - 4.98
The last match between the teams took place on , the match was played in the , and won the match. The match ended in –.
Stats
The statistics for Cardiff City vs Barnsley that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3.1
League: 2.55
Both Teams to Score
62%
League: 51%
Over 1.5+
81%
League: 73%
Over 2.5+
65%
League: 49%
Cards
4.15
League: 3.84
Corners
12.1
League: 9.85
Home Team
Cardiff City
England - EFL League One
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
W
W
D
|
2.07 |
| Home |
W
W
W
D
L
|
2.43 |
| Away |
L
W
D
D
W
|
1.69 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 63% | 79% | 46% |
| Goals | 2.7 | 3.36 | 2 |
| Scored | 1.7 | 2.21 | 1.15 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1.14 | 0.85 |
| Both Teams to Score | 56% | 57% | 54% |
| Without Conceding | 37% | 36% | 38% |
| Failed To Score | 11% | 7% | 15% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.69 | 1.95 | 1.42 |
|
xGA
|
1.34 | 1.22 | 1.46 |
Away Team
Barnsley
England - EFL League One
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
L
L
W
L
|
1.43 |
| Home |
D
L
D
L
L
|
1.73 |
| Away |
L
W
L
L
D
|
1.17 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 39% | 55% | 25% |
| Goals | 3.17 | 3.55 | 2.83 |
| Scored | 1.61 | 2 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 1.57 | 1.55 | 1.58 |
| Both Teams to Score | 65% | 64% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 9% | 9% | 8% |
| Failed To Score | 26% | 27% | 25% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.36 | 1.45 | 1.27 |
|
xGA
|
1.37 | 1.2 | 1.52 |
Corners
9.71 / Match
+10% Corners / Match
Barnsley received +10% more corners than Cardiff City in the EFL League One
10.69 / Match
Mansfield Town
(8)
Northampton Town
(3)
Port Vale
(6)
Reading
(9)
Huddersfield Town
(7)
Bolton Wanderers
(8)
Peterborough United
(16)(5)
Stockport County
(2)
Northampton Town
(5)
Luton Town
(3)
Stevenage
(5)
Bradford City
(9)
Port Vale
(2)
Rotherham United
Cards
1.81 / Match
+20% Cards / Match
Barnsley received +20% more cards than Cardiff City in the EFL League One
2.17 / Match
Mansfield Town
(1)
Northampton Town
(1)
Port Vale
(1)
Reading
(4)
Huddersfield Town
(4)
Bolton Wanderers
(1)
Peterborough United
(2)(1)
Stockport County
(1)
Northampton Town
(5)
Luton Town
(0)
Stevenage
(2)
Bradford City
(1)
Port Vale
(4)
Rotherham United
Goals Scored
1.7 / Match
+6%
Cardiff City is +6% better in terms of goals scored
1.61 / Match
Mansfield Town
(4)
Northampton Town
(5)
Port Vale
(1)
Reading
(3)
Huddersfield Town
(1)
Bolton Wanderers
(2)
Peterborough United
(1)(1)
Stockport County
(1)
Northampton Town
(1)
Luton Town
(0)
Stevenage
(2)
Bradford City
(0)
Port Vale
(3)
Rotherham United
Goals Conceded
1 / Match
+36%
Barnsley condeded +36% more goals than Cardiff City
1.57 / Match
Mansfield Town
(5)
Northampton Town
(1)
Port Vale
(0)
Reading
(1)
Huddersfield Town
(1)
Bolton Wanderers
(0)
Peterborough United
(1)(3)
Stockport County
(0)
Northampton Town
(2)
Luton Town
(1)
Stevenage
(2)
Bradford City
(0)
Port Vale
(1)
Rotherham 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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