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As Cardiff City prepares to host Northampton Town on April 25, 2026, recent form hints at an uneven contest. Cardiff City comes into this fixture having secured two victories in their last five matches, showcasing a moderate resurgence in form. Their attacking prowess, complemented by a robust home advantage at Cardiff City Stadium, could play a crucial role in dictating the tempo of the game.
Conversely, Northampton Town is struggling, having gone winless in their last five outings. This lack of momentum could reflect in their performance under pressure, especially against a side like Cardiff that typically thrives in home fixtures. The bookmakers’ odds heavily favor Cardiff at 1.21 for a home win, underscoring a general expectation for a strong performance from the home side.
Tactically, Cardiff may look to dominate possession and exploit gaps in Northampton’s defense, who have exhibited vulnerabilities during their recent performances. With a predicted score of 2:0 in favor of Cardiff, the match appears poised for a potentially unbalanced encounter. However, in football, especially at this competitive level, surprises are always possible, making it imperative for both teams to remain focused and disciplined throughout the match.
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| Cardiff 76.4% |
Draw 14.8% |
Northampton 8.8% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 2:0
Outrights of English League One Cardiff: 100%
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.21 | 6.7 | 10.93 | |
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1.22 | 6.45 | 10.7 | |
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1.22 | 6 | 10 | |
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1.23 | 6.12 | 10.8 |
Latest Results
| 18.04.26 Reading – Cardiff City – 1:3 14.04.26 Huddersfield Town – Cardiff City – 1:1 11.04.26 Cardiff City – Bolton Wanderers – 2:0 06.04.26 Peterborough United – Cardiff City – 1:1 21.03.26 Cardiff City – Blackpool – 0:0 |
18.04.26 Northampton Town – Doncaster Rovers – 1:3 15.04.26 Luton Town – Northampton Town – 2:1 06.04.26 Northampton Town – Wigan Athletic – 1:3 03.04.26 Bradford City – Northampton Town – 1:0 21.03.26 Mansfield Town – Northampton Town – 4:1 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 22.11.25 Northampton Town – Cardiff City – 1:3 05.09.20 Northampton Town – Cardiff City – 3:0 14.08.12 Northampton Town – Cardiff City – 2:1 |
Standings
2025/26
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Lincoln ✔ | 43 | 28 | 10 | 5 | 81:38 | 43 | 94 |
| 2 | Cardiff | 43 | 25 | 10 | 8 | 80:44 | 36 | 85 |
| 3 | Bolton | 44 | 19 | 17 | 8 | 67:48 | 19 | 74 |
| 4 | Bradford City | 43 | 21 | 9 | 13 | 54:48 | 6 | 72 |
| 5 | Stockport County | 42 | 20 | 11 | 11 | 64:53 | 11 | 71 |
| 6 | Stevenage | 43 | 19 | 11 | 13 | 46:45 | 1 | 68 |
| 7 | Plymouth | 43 | 20 | 6 | 17 | 69:59 | 10 | 66 |
| 8 | Luton | 43 | 18 | 11 | 14 | 61:53 | 8 | 65 |
| 9 | Huddersfield | 44 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 69:60 | 9 | 64 |
| 10 | Reading | 44 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 63:58 | 5 | 62 |
| 11 | Wycombe | 44 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 63:52 | 11 | 60 |
| 12 | Barnsley | 42 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 65:67 | -2 | 56 |
| 13 | Doncaster | 43 | 16 | 8 | 19 | 46:65 | -19 | 56 |
| 14 | Mansfield | 42 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 52:45 | 7 | 55 |
| 15 | Wigan | 43 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 49:56 | -7 | 55 |
| 16 | Blackpool | 44 | 15 | 9 | 20 | 52:65 | -13 | 54 |
| 17 | Peterborough | 42 | 15 | 6 | 21 | 61:61 | 0 | 51 |
| 18 | Burton | 43 | 13 | 12 | 18 | 46:56 | -10 | 51 |
| 19 | Leyton Orient | 44 | 14 | 9 | 21 | 57:68 | -11 | 51 |
| 20 | AFC Wimbledon | 44 | 14 | 8 | 22 | 50:68 | -18 | 50 |
| 21 | Exeter | 44 | 12 | 12 | 20 | 50:58 | -8 | 48 |
| 22 | Rotherham ✔ | 43 | 10 | 10 | 23 | 38:65 | -27 | 40 |
| 23 | Port Vale | 41 | 9 | 11 | 21 | 33:55 | -22 | 38 |
| 24 | Northampton ✔ | 43 | 9 | 8 | 26 | 36:65 | -29 | 35 |
English League One Outrights
1. Cardiff: 101 (100%)
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