Derby County vs Cardiff City predictions, Aug 22, 2026

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In an intriguing clash within the English League Championship, Derby County will host Cardiff City at Pride Park on August 22, 2026. As Derby seeks to capitalize on home advantage, they must overcome recent struggles, having secured only one victory in their last five outings. Their form is a concern, as they look to find consistency and build momentum.

In contrast, Cardiff City arrives with a formidable upturn in results, winning four of their last five matches. Their recent performances showcase effective tactics, likely emphasizing a solid defensive structure paired with swift counter-attacking opportunities, which have proven successful in their recent victories.

Bookmaker odds reflect this discrepancy, favoring Derby at 1.73 for a home win, while Cardiff sits at 4.52 for an away win. Statistical models predict a 57.3% chance of a home victory, juxtaposed with Cardiff’s odds of 19.5% for an away triumph. The predicted final score of 1:0 suggests a tightly contested match, potentially influenced by tactical discipline and defensive resilience.

As such, while Derby might benefit from backing on home soil, Cardiff’s recent form presents a significant threat that could tip the scales. This match promises to be a compelling encounter with no guaranteed outcomes.

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Derby 52.6%

Draw 25.9%

Cardiff 21.5%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:0

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.73	3.60	5.00
	1.83	3.62	4.26
	1.81	3.60	4.23	Watch and Bet
	1.84	3.66	4.17
	1.81	3.65	4.30

Latest Results

15.08.26 Charlton Athletic – Derby County – 2:1 08.08.26 Derby County – Lincoln City – 1:2 04.08.26 Rotherham United – Derby County – 1:1 01.08.26 Burton Albion – Derby County – 1:0 31.07.26 Mansfield Town – Derby County – 1:3

08.08.26 Cardiff City – Swindon Town – 3:2 01.08.26 Cardiff City – AS Roma – 4:1 25.07.26 Forest Green Rovers – Cardiff City – 1:5 14.07.26 Cork City – Cardiff City – 1:6 11.07.26 Cardiff City – FC Midtjylland – 0:6

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Derby won 1.

Derby is currently in poor form (last 5 games: 1 wins).

Cardiff is currently in excellent shape (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).

Cardiff may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

Recently, Derby has had a series of away games.

In this match, Derby is a strong favorite.

In the last 19 head-to-head matches, Derby won 5 matches, drew 6 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 22:25. (average 1.2:1.3).

Including home matches between the teams, Derby won 3 matches, drew 4 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 14:11. (average 1.6:1.2).

Latest Head To Head

25.01.25 Cardiff City – Derby County – 2:1 14.09.24 Derby County – Cardiff City – 1:0 07.05.22 Derby County – Cardiff City – 0:1 01.03.22 Cardiff City – Derby County – 1:0 02.03.21 Cardiff City – Derby County – 4:0

Standings

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	QPR	1	1	0	0	3:1	2	3
2	Millwall	1	1	0	0	2:0	2	3
3	Bolton	1	1	0	0	2:1	1	3
4	Middlesbrough	1	1	0	0	2:1	1	3
5	Charlton	1	1	0	0	2:1	1	3
6	West Brom	1	1	0	0	2:1	1	3
7	Swansea	1	1	0	0	2:1	1	3
8	Blackburn	1	0	1	0	2:2	0	1
9	Wolves	1	0	1	0	2:2	0	1
10	Birmingham	1	0	1	0	0:0	0	1
11	Sheffield Utd	1	0	1	0	0:0	0	1
12	West Ham	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
13	Burnley	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
14	Cardiff	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
15	Watford	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
16	Wrexham	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	0
17	Derby	1	0	0	1	1:2	-1	0
18	Norwich	1	0	0	1	1:2	-1	0
19	Preston	1	0	0	1	1:2	-1	0
20	Stoke	1	0	0	1	1:2	-1	0
21	Lincoln	1	0	0	1	1:2	-1	0
22	Portsmouth	1	0	0	1	1:3	-2	0
23	Bristol City	1	0	0	1	0:2	-2	0
24	Southampton	0	0	0	0	0:0	0	-4

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