Match

Cardiff City U21 vs Coventry City U21: prediction and stats

Professional Development LeagueGroup StageKick-off on October 27, 2026 at 07:00 PM (UTC)Cardiff International Sports Stadium, Cardiff (Caerdydd)

Cardiff City U21Coventry City U21

The Footlab model makes Cardiff City U21 the favourite at 58%, against 20% for a draw and 22% for Coventry City U21. The most likely score is 2-1.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Cardiff City U21 vs Coventry City U21?

A very open match: only 99 Elo points separate Cardiff City U21 (1,778) and Coventry City U21 (1,679).

Cardiff City U21 win58 %
Draw20 %
Coventry City U21 win22 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Cardiff City U21 have 6 wins, 4 draws and 5 defeats; Coventry City U21 have 4, 1 and 10.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Cardiff City U21
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 25, 2026Wigan Athletic U21(away)5-2Professional Development League
Aug 18, 2026Barnsley U21(home)1-2Professional Development League
Aug 14, 2026AFC Bournemouth U21(home)4-1Premier League Cup
Aug 8, 2026Fulham U21(home)0-4Friendlies Clubs
Aug 1, 2026Liverpool U21(away)4-3Friendlies Clubs
Coventry City U21
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 25, 2026Fleetwood Town U21(home)1-2Professional Development League
Aug 14, 2026Ipswich Town U21(away)4-2Premier League Cup
Aug 1, 2026AFC Hornchurch(away)0-2Friendlies Clubs
Apr 21, 2026Huddersfield Town U21(away)1-2Professional Development League
Apr 17, 2026Crewe Alexandra U21(home)3-2Professional Development League

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 4 meetings: 0 Cardiff City U21 win(s), 2 draw(s), 2 Coventry City U21 win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
Jan 30, 2026Cardiff City U21 0-2 Coventry City U21Professional Development League
Feb 28, 2025Cardiff City U21 1-1 Coventry City U21Professional Development League
Apr 30, 2024Coventry City U21 3-3 Cardiff City U21Professional Development League
Apr 17, 2023Coventry City U21 3-0 Cardiff City U21Professional Development League

Last archived meeting: Cardiff City U21 vs Coventry City U21 on Jan 30, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Cardiff City U21 score 1.6 and concede 1.9 goals per match over their last 15; Coventry City U21 score 1.4 and concede 2.2. The model gives a 74% probability of over 2.5 goals and 70% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Cardiff City U211.61.9210/1510/15
Coventry City U211.42.229/1511/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Cardiff City U21 sit 4th in Professional Development League (3 points from 2 matches) and Coventry City U21 sit 15th (0 points from 1 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
4Cardiff City U212101643
15Coventry City U211001120

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.

How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for Cardiff City U21 vs Coventry City U21?
The Footlab model makes Cardiff City U21 the favourite at 58%, against 20% for a draw and 22% for Coventry City U21.
Where and when is Cardiff City U21 vs Coventry City U21 played?
Cardiff City U21 vs Coventry City U21 is played on October 27, 2026 at 07:00 PM (UTC) at Cardiff International Sports Stadium, in the Professional Development League.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 74% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

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