League One· Regular Season - 45· Cardiff City Stadium
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Cardiff vs Northampton Prediction & Betting Tips
Saturday, 25 April 2026 · Kick-off
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More Cardiff vs Northampton tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5Cardiff +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 93% | 1.08 | - |
| 1XCardiff or Draw | 82% | 1.23 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 69% | 1.45 | - |
| AH2 +1.5Northampton +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 68% | 1.46 | - |
| X2Northampton or Draw | 56% | 1.78 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 53% | 1.88 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 53% | 1.89 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 47% | 2.12 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 47% | 2.13 | - |
| 1Cardiff to win | 44% | 2.28 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Cardiff -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 32% | 3.17 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 31% | 3.25 | - |
| 2Northampton to win | 18% | 5.43 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Northampton -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 7% | 13.34 | - |
Cardiff vs Northampton preview & analysis
Match preview
Cardiff host Northampton in the League One (Regular Season - 45) at Cardiff City Stadium on Saturday, 25 April 2026, with kick-off at 14:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Head to head
In the last 3 meetings between these sides, Cardiff have won 1, Northampton have won 2 and 0 ended level. Those games averaged 3.3 goals, and both teams scored in 2 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Cardiff narrow favourites: Cardiff 44%, draw 38%, Northampton 18%. We expect around 2.8 goals (1.8 - 1.0 in expected goals), with 53% for over 2.5 and 53% for both teams to score.
Head to head
League One table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Lincoln | 46 | 31 | 10 | 5 | +48 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff | 46 | 27 | 10 | 9 | +40 | 91 |
| 3 |  Stockport County | 46 | 22 | 11 | 13 | +13 | 77 |
| 4 |  Bradford | 46 | 22 | 11 | 13 | +7 | 77 |
| 22 |  Port Vale | 46 | 10 | 12 | 24 | -25 | 42 |
| 23 |  Rotherham | 46 | 10 | 11 | 25 | -30 | 41 |
| 24 | Northampton | 46 | 9 | 8 | 29 | -35 | 35 |
Cardiff vs Northampton: FAQ
Who is the favourite to win Cardiff vs Northampton?
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Cardiff are favourites. Our model gives Cardiff a 44% chance of winning, Northampton 18%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Cardiff vs Northampton?
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We rate both teams to score at 53%, so it's close to a coin flip.
When does Cardiff vs Northampton kick off?
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Cardiff vs Northampton kicks off at 14:00 UTC on Saturday, 25 April 2026 at Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff.
