Cardiff City vs Blackpool predictions, Mar 21, 2026

Mar 15, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

English League One, on Saturday,

Cardiff

Blackpool

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As Cardiff City prepares to host Blackpool on March 21, 2026, in a crucial English League One encounter, the clash promises to be an intriguing battle with both tactical nuances and contrasting recent forms.

Cardiff City enters this match with renewed confidence, having secured two victories in their last five outings. Their strong home advantage has historically played a vital role, and they will seek to utilize their attacking prowess to control the game. With a home win probability of 70.4% reflecting their favorable form and the bookmakers’ odds at 1.4, Cardiff is positioned as the clear favorite.

In stark contrast, Blackpool has struggled, failing to win any of their last five matches. This lack of momentum could weigh heavily on their performance, particularly as they face a Cardiff side eager to capitalize on their vulnerabilities. Blackpool’s approach may rely on a more defensive strategy, attempting to stifle Cardiff’s offensive options while looking for opportunities on the break.

Ultimately, while Cardiff is favored to secure a win—predicted at a 2-0 scoreline—football often defies expectations. Both teams will need to fully capitalize on their respective strengths to achieve a desired result.

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Cardiff
66.7%		 Draw
20.1%		 Blackpool
13.2%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:0

Outrights of English League One Cardiff: 33.51%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
betsson 1.41 4.7 6.9
MarathonBet 1.4 4.7 7.17 Watch Watch and Bet
WilliamHill 1.4 4.4 7
Pinnacle 1.4 4.65 6.97

Latest Results

14.03.26 Exeter City – Cardiff City – 0:4
10.03.26 Barnsley FC – Cardiff City – 1:1
07.03.26 Cardiff City – Lincoln City – 0:2
28.02.26 Doncaster Rovers – Cardiff City – 0:4
21.02.26 Plymouth Argyle – Cardiff City – 5:2		 14.03.26 Doncaster Rovers – Blackpool – 2:1
11.03.26 AFC Wimbledon – Blackpool – 4:1
07.03.26 Blackpool – Wigan Athletic – 1:1
28.02.26 Lincoln City – Blackpool – 4:0
21.02.26 Bolton Wanderers – Blackpool – 2:2

Facts

  • This match features one of the leaders against an outsider (ranked 2 in the zone Promotion ~ Championship and 21 in the zone Relegation ~ League Two).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Cardiff won 2.
  • In recent matches, Cardiff has shown inconsistent form (last 5 games: 2 wins).
  • Blackpool has been struggling lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 0).
  • Recently, the opponents have had a series of away games.
  • In this match, Cardiff is the clear favorite.
  • In the last 10 head-to-head matches, Cardiff won 5 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 17:13. (average 1.7:1.3).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Cardiff won 2 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 9:7. (average 1.8:1.4).

    Latest Head To Head

    08.11.25 Blackpool – Cardiff City – 3:1
    07.04.23 Blackpool – Cardiff City – 1:3
    17.12.22 Cardiff City – Blackpool – 1:1
    19.02.22 Cardiff City – Blackpool – 1:1
    14.08.21 Blackpool – Cardiff City – 0:2

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Lincoln 37 24 8 5 69:32 37 80
    2 Cardiff 37 23 7 7 73:39 34 76
    3 Bolton 37 17 14 6 55:38 17 65
    4 Bradford City 37 19 7 11 47:41 6 64
    5 Stevenage 36 16 9 11 40:37 3 57
    6 Huddersfield 37 16 8 13 56:46 10 56
    7 Stockport County 35 16 8 11 48:46 2 56
    8 Reading 37 14 13 10 55:49 6 55
    9 Wycombe 37 14 11 12 53:41 12 53
    10 Plymouth 37 16 5 16 56:53 3 53
    11 Luton 37 14 9 14 48:46 2 51
    12 Barnsley 35 13 10 12 58:58 0 49
    13 AFC Wimbledon 36 14 7 15 46:50 -4 49
    14 Peterborough 36 14 4 18 51:51 0 46
    15 Mansfield 35 11 12 12 42:39 3 45
    16 Burton 37 11 10 16 41:51 -10 43
    17 Doncaster 36 12 7 17 40:59 -19 43
    18 Exeter 37 11 9 17 40:47 -7 42
    19 Leyton Orient 36 12 6 18 49:60 -11 42
    20 Wigan 36 10 11 15 38:50 -12 41
    21 Blackpool 37 10 8 19 43:61 -18 38
    22 Rotherham 36 9 9 18 35:50 -15 36
    23 Northampton 37 9 8 20 31:50 -19 35
    24 Port Vale 34 6 10 18 26:46 -20 28

    English League One Outrights

    1. Lincoln City: 1.42 (64.71%)

    2. Cardiff: 2.74 (33.51%)

    3. Bolton: 150.4 (0.61%)

    4. Bradford City: 190.4 (0.48%)

    5. Stockport County: 450.25 (0.2%)

    6. Huddersfield: 575.25 (0.16%)

    7. Stevenage: 575.25 (0.16%)

    8. Reading: 1075.25 (0.09%)

    9. Barnsley: 1200.25 (0.08%)

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