Charlton Athletic U21 vs Cardiff City U21 prediction & analysis
66%
Footrivo pick
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.53 · bookmaker 1.33 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.33Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultCardiff City U21 to win ✓45% · @2.30
Double chanceEither team to win ✓82% · @1.20
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓66% · @1.33
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓84% · fair 1.19
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9% · fair 11.46
Charlton Athletic U21 vs Cardiff City U21 preview and prediction
The match
Cardiff City U21 travel to face Charlton Athletic U21 in the Professional Development League on Friday 23 October (13:30 WAT). Charlton Athletic U21 are 9th with 12 points from 10 games (in the top half), while Cardiff City U21 sit 5th on 13 points (in the top half). Only 1 point separates the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Charlton Athletic U21's last 5: DLWWD Most recently they drew with Stoke City U21 2–2 away. At home they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.7 scored and 1.5 conceded.
Cardiff City U21's last 5: DLWDW Most recently they drew with Queens Park Rangers U21 1–1 away. On the road they have won 1 and lost 0 of their last 3. They are scoring freely – 2.0 goals a game.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 10 March 2026, finished Cardiff City U21 1–0 Charlton Athletic U21.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.3 goals: 1.6 for Charlton Athletic U21 and 1.8 for Cardiff City U21. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 64% and both teams to score at 66%.
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 66% chance at odds of 1.33. Predicted score: Charlton Athletic U21 1–1 Cardiff City U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Charlton Athletic U2137%fair 2.70 · @2.30
Draw18%fair 5.62 · @4.00
Cardiff City U2145%fair 2.22 · @2.30
3.31Expected goals
1.56Charlton Athletic U21 xG
1.75Cardiff City U21 xG
66%Both score
64%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–110%
1–29%
2–18%
2–27%
0–16%
1–06%
From our goals model: Charlton Athletic U21 1.6 – 1.8 Cardiff City U21 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Charlton Athletic U21 vs Cardiff City U21?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 66% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.33.
Who will win Charlton Athletic U21 vs Cardiff City U21?
On our numbers Charlton Athletic U21 have a 37% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Cardiff City U21 45%.
How many goals will there be in Charlton Athletic U21 vs Cardiff City U21?
We expect about 3.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 64% likely and both teams score 66% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Charlton Athletic U21 vs Cardiff City U21?
Our predicted score is Charlton Athletic U21 1–1 Cardiff City U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.3 goals in total.
When is Charlton Athletic U21 vs Cardiff City U21?
Charlton Athletic U21 vs Cardiff City U21 (Professional Development League) kicks off on Friday 23 October 2026 at 13:30 (West Africa Time).
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.
