Professional Development League · EnglandCardiff City U21 vs Peterborough United U21 prediction & analysis
Cardiff City U21 to win
Good pick · fair odds 1.56 · bookmaker 1.85 · Won ✓
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Win chances
Most likely scores
From our goals model: Cardiff City U21 2.3 – 1.3 Peterborough United U21 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our analysis
Cardiff City U21 are clear favourites at home with a 64% chance of winning, against 23% for Peterborough United U21.
Cardiff City U21 have taken 11 points from their last 6 matches (3W 2D 1L), scoring 2.3 and conceding 1.3 per game. Peterborough United U21 have 11 points from their last 6 (3W 2D 1L), averaging 2.2 scored and 1.2 conceded.
We expect around 3.6 goals (2.3 for Cardiff City U21, 1.3 for Peterborough United U21). That points to an open game – over 2.5 goals is 69% likely and both teams score 69% of the time on this projection. Most likely scores: 2–1 (9%), 1–1 (8%), 2–0 (7%).
Our pick is Cardiff City U21 to win at a 64% chance – the bookmaker price of 1.85 is better than our fair price of 1.56, so there is value in it.
Every market, with fair odds
| Market | Most likely | Chance | Fair odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match result | Cardiff City U21 to win ✓ | 64% | 1.56 | 1.85 ▲ |
| Double chance | Either team to win ✓ | 87% | 1.15 | 1.22 ▲ |
| Both teams to score | Both teams to score ✗ | 69% | 1.46 | 1.33 |
| Over/under 1.5 goals | Over 1.5 goals ✓ | 87% | 1.15 | – |
| Over/under 2.5 goals | Over 2.5 goals ✓ | 69% | 1.45 | – |
| Over/under 3.5 goals | Under 3.5 goals ✗ | 52% | 1.92 | – |
| Half-time result | Cardiff City U21 ahead at half-time ✓ | 46% | 2.18 | – |
| Half-time / full-time | HT Cardiff City U21 / FT Cardiff City U21 ✓ | 39% | 2.54 | – |
| Correct score | Correct score 2–1 ✗ | 9% | 10.57 | – |
Form
Cardiff City U21 – last 6
| 14 Sep | @ Sheffield United U21 | 1–1 | D |
| 7 Sep | @ Plymouth U21 | 3–2 | W |
| 1 Sep | vs Sheffield Wednesday U21 | 0–0 | D |
| 25 Aug | @ Wigan Athletic U21 | 5–2 | W |
| 18 Aug | vs Barnsley U21 | 1–2 | L |
| 14 Aug | vs AFC Bournemouth U21 | 4–1 | W |
Peterborough United U21 – last 6
| 15 Sep | vs Bristol City U21 | 3–3 | D |
| 7 Sep | @ Luton Town U21 | 4–0 | W |
| 25 Aug | @ Swansea City U21 | 3–2 | W |
| 18 Aug | vs Queens Park Rangers U21 | 2–0 | W |
| 4 May | vs Nottingham Forest U21 | 0–1 | L |
| 14 Apr | vs Brentford U21 | 1–1 | D |
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Cardiff City U21 and Peterborough United U21.
Professional Development League table
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Bolton Wanderers Res. | 9 | +12 | 21 |
| 2 |  Fleetwood Town U21 | 9 | 0 | 19 |
| 3 |  Swansea City U21 | 10 | +5 | 18 |
| 4 |  Coventry City U21 | 9 | +4 | 14 |
| 5 |  Cardiff City U21 | 9 | +6 | 13 |
| 6 |  Sheffield United U21 | 8 | +5 | 13 |
| 7 |  Huddersfield Town U21 | 6 | +8 | 12 |
| 8 |  Bristol City U21 | 9 | +1 | 12 |
| 9 |  Peterborough United U21 | 8 | -5 | 11 |
| 10 |  Queens Park Rangers U21 | 11 | -9 | 11 |
| 11 |  Wigan Athletic U21 | 9 | -5 | 10 |
| 12 |  Colchester United U21 | 8 | -3 | 9 |
| 13 |  Charlton Athletic U21 | 9 | -3 | 9 |
| 14 |  Barnsley U21 | 8 | -7 | 8 |
| 15 |  Sheffield Wednesday U21 | 8 | -3 | 7 |
| 16 |  Millwall U21 | 6 | -2 | 6 |
| 17 |  Hull City U21 | 6 | -4 | 5 |
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What is the prediction for Cardiff City U21 vs Peterborough United U21?
Our pick is Cardiff City U21 to win with a 64% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.85.
Who will win Cardiff City U21 vs Peterborough United U21?
On our numbers Cardiff City U21 have a 64% chance of winning, the draw 13% and Peterborough United U21 23%.
How many goals will there be in Cardiff City U21 vs Peterborough United U21?
We expect about 3.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 69% likely and both teams score 69% of the time on our projection.
When is Cardiff City U21 vs Peterborough United U21?
Cardiff City U21 vs Peterborough United U21 (Professional Development League) kicks off on Friday 18 September 2026 at 19:00 (West Africa Time).
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