Doncaster Rovers vs Cardiff City predictions, Feb 28, 2026

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As Doncaster Rovers prepare to host Cardiff City at the Keepmoat Stadium on February 28, 2026, both teams enter this fixture with promising forms. Doncaster Rovers have found form recently, securing four victories in their last five matches, indicating a robust attacking strategy and defensive resilience. Their home advantage could play a crucial role as they aim to capitalize on Cardiff’s vulnerabilities.

Cardiff City, on the other hand, has achieved three wins in their last five encounters, showcasing a competitive edge and tactical versatility. Their away performance will be pivotal, as they seek to leverage their pressing game to disrupt Doncaster’s rhythm. The bookmakers have given Cardiff the edge with odds of 2.01 for an away win, reflecting confidence in their current momentum.

Our model predicts a close contest with probabilities of 26.9% for a Doncaster win, 26.6% for a draw, and 47% favoring Cardiff for an away victory. Given the contrasting strengths and recent performances, this match promises to be fiercely competitive, with each side poised to make a significant impact on the League One standings. While Cardiff holds the statistical advantage, football’s unpredictability ensures no outcome can be guaranteed.

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Doncaster 24.6%

Draw 26.3%

Cardiff 49%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:2

Outrights of English League One Cardiff: 55.42% Doncaster: 0.07%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	3.7	3.55	1.92
	3.73	3.55	1.93	Watch and Bet
	3.75	3.3	1.91
	3.62	3.67	1.92

Latest Results

21.02.26 Rotherham United – Doncaster Rovers – 1:2 17.02.26 Doncaster Rovers – Huddersfield Town – 1:0 10.02.26 Huddersfield Town – Doncaster Rovers – 1:2 penalties 07.02.26 Wycombe Wanderers – Doncaster Rovers – 4:0 03.02.26 Burton Albion – Doncaster Rovers – 1:2

21.02.26 Plymouth Argyle – Cardiff City – 5:2 17.02.26 Cardiff City – AFC Wimbledon – 4:1 14.02.26 Cardiff City – Luton Town – 3:1 07.02.26 Rotherham United – Cardiff City – 0:3 31.01.26 Burton Albion – Cardiff City – 2:2

Facts

A mid-table team takes on a leader in this match (ranked 17 and 1 in the zone Promotion ~ Championship).

At the moment, both teams are looking strong and ready to play.

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

Recently, Doncaster has had a series of away games.

Cardiff could have a small edge in this match.

In the last 1 head-to-head match, Doncaster won 0 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 3:4.

Latest Head To Head

13.12.25 Cardiff City – Doncaster Rovers – 4:3

Standings

2025/26

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Cardiff	33	21	6	6	64:36	28	69
2	Lincoln	33	20	8	5	59:31	28	68
3	Bolton	34	15	13	6	45:33	12	58
4	Stockport County	32	16	8	8	46:38	8	56
5	Bradford City	32	16	7	9	41:36	5	55
6	Huddersfield	34	15	7	12	55:45	10	52
7	Reading	33	12	12	9	48:43	5	48
8	Stevenage	32	13	9	10	35:34	1	48
9	Wycombe	33	12	11	10	46:36	10	47
10	Luton	33	13	7	13	42:40	2	46
11	Plymouth	33	14	4	15	49:49	0	46
12	Peterborough	34	14	3	17	49:48	1	45
13	AFC Wimbledon	32	12	6	14	39:46	-7	42
14	Exeter	32	11	8	13	37:34	3	41
15	Barnsley	30	11	8	11	50:52	-2	41
16	Mansfield	31	10	9	12	37:35	2	39
17	Doncaster	32	11	6	15	36:51	-15	39
18	Blackpool	33	10	7	16	40:50	-10	37
19	Leyton Orient	32	10	6	16	43:53	-10	36
20	Burton	32	9	9	14	35:46	-11	36
21	Wigan	32	8	10	14	34:46	-12	34
22	Northampton	33	9	7	17	30:45	-15	34
23	Rotherham	31	8	7	16	32:46	-14	31
24	Port Vale	30	5	8	17	24:43	-19	23

English League One Outrights

1. Cardiff: 1.55 (55.42%)

2. Lincoln City: 2.53 (33.95%)

3. Stockport County: 47.5 (1.81%)

4. Bolton: 50.33 (1.71%)

5. Doncaster Rovers: 100 (0.86%)

6. Wimbledon FC: 100 (0.86%)

7. Bradford City: 100.33 (0.86%)

8. Huddersfield: 130.2 (0.66%)

9. Plymouth: 180.2 (0.48%)

10. Stevenage: 180.2 (0.48%)

11. Luton: 180.2 (0.48%)

12. Wycombe: 180.2 (0.48%)

13. Reading: 180.2 (0.48%)

14. Barnsley: 280.2 (0.31%)

15. Peterborough: 380.2 (0.23%)

16. Mansfield: 880.2 (0.1%)

17. Exeter: 880.2 (0.1%)

18. Port Vale: 980.2 (0.09%)

19. Northampton: 980.2 (0.09%)

20. Leyton Orient: 980.2 (0.09%)

21. Blackpool: 980.2 (0.09%)

22. Wigan: 980.2 (0.09%)

23. Rotherham: 980.2 (0.09%)

24. Burton: 980.2 (0.09%)

25. Doncaster: 1200.25 (0.07%)

26. AFC Wimbledon: 1200.25 (0.07%)

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