Cardiff City U21 vs Swansea City U21 preview and prediction
The match
The Professional Development League sees Cardiff City U21 take on Swansea City U21 on Friday 27 February, kicking off at 20:00 (WAT) at Cardiff International Sports Stadium. Cardiff City U21 are 5th with 13 points from 9 games (in the top half), while Swansea City U21 sit 3rd on 18 points (in the top four).
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 4.0 goals: 2.1 for Cardiff City U21 and 1.9 for Swansea City U21. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 77% and both teams to score at 73%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Cardiff City U21 45%, draw 19%, Swansea City U21 35%.
Both teams to score: yes (73%) at 1.30.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 73% chance at odds of 1.30. Predicted score: Cardiff City U21 2–1 Swansea City U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Cardiff City U2145%fair 2.20 · @2.25
Draw19%fair 5.17 · @3.60
Swansea City U2135%fair 2.84 · @2.50
4.03Expected goals
2.15Cardiff City U21 xG
1.88Swansea City U21 xG
73%Both score
77%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–18%
2–27%
1–17%
1–27%
3–16%
3–25%
From our goals model: Cardiff City U21 2.1 – 1.9 Swansea City U21 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Cardiff City U21 to win✗
45%
2.20
2.25
Double chance
Either team to win✓
81%
1.24
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
73%
1.36
1.30
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
91%
1.10
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
77%
1.31
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✗
57%
1.75
–
Half-time result
Cardiff City U21 ahead at half-time✗
37%
2.73
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Cardiff City U21 / FT Cardiff City U21✗
28%
3.58
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
8%
12.96
–
Form
Cardiff City U21 – last 2
WL
24 Feb
vs Colchester United U21
4–1
W
17 Feb
@ Queens Park Rangers U21
0–1
L
2.0Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Swansea City U21 – last 2
LW
24 Feb
@ Charlton Athletic U21
0–6
L
17 Feb
vs AFC Bournemouth U21
4–2
W
2.0Scored / game
4.0Conceded / game
50%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Cardiff City U21 and Swansea City U21.
What is the prediction for Cardiff City U21 vs Swansea City U21?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win Cardiff City U21 vs Swansea City U21?
On our numbers Cardiff City U21 have a 45% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Swansea City U21 35%.
How many goals will there be in Cardiff City U21 vs Swansea City U21?
We expect about 4.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 77% likely and both teams score 73% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Cardiff City U21 vs Swansea City U21?
Our predicted score is Cardiff City U21 2–1 Swansea City U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.0 goals in total.
When is Cardiff City U21 vs Swansea City U21?
Cardiff City U21 vs Swansea City U21 (Professional Development League) kicks off on Friday 27 February 2026 at 20:00 (West Africa Time) at Cardiff International Sports Stadium.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
