Cardiff City U21 vs Leicester City U21 prediction & analysis
67%
Footrivo pick
Over 2.5 goals
Good pick · fair odds 1.50 · bookmaker 1.44 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.44Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultCardiff City U21 to win ✗43% · @2.30
Double chanceEither team to win ✓80% · @1.17
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓56% · fair 1.77
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓67% · @1.44
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗8% · fair 11.96
Cardiff City U21 vs Leicester City U21 preview and prediction
The match
The Premier League Cup sees Cardiff City U21 take on Leicester City U21 on Friday 9 October, kicking off at 19:00 (WAT). Cardiff City U21 are 3rd with 7 points from 6 games, while Leicester City U21 sit 3rd on 6 points. Only 1 point separates the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Cardiff City U21's last 5: WDWDW Most recently they beat Peterborough United U21 6–0 at home. At home they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. Goals have not been a problem: 2.7 per game.
Leicester City U21's last 5: LDLLL Most recently they lost to Real Sociedad II 0–4 at home. On the road they have won 0 and lost 3 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.3 per game.
Cardiff City U21 arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.8 points a game against 0.2.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.5 goals: 1.8 for Cardiff City U21 and 1.7 for Leicester City U21. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 67% and both teams to score at 56%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Cardiff City U21 43%, draw 20%, Leicester City U21 37%.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 2.5 goals – a 67% chance at odds of 1.44. Predicted score: Cardiff City U21 2–1 Leicester City U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Cardiff City U2143%fair 2.32 · @2.30
Draw20%fair 5.04 · @4.00
Leicester City U2137%fair 2.69 · @2.35
3.54Expected goals
1.84Cardiff City U21 xG
1.70Leicester City U21 xG
56%Both score
67%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–19%
2–18%
1–28%
2–27%
1–05%
3–15%
From our goals model: Cardiff City U21 1.8 – 1.7 Leicester 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✗
43%
2.32
2.30
Double chance
Either team to win✓
80%
1.25
1.17
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
56%
1.77
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
87%
1.15
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
67%
1.50
1.44
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
53%
1.89
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
36%
2.78
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Cardiff City U21 / FT Cardiff City U21✗
25%
3.93
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
8%
11.96
–
Form
Cardiff City U21 – last 6
WDWDWL
18 Sep
vs Peterborough United U21
6–0
W
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
2.7Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Leicester City U21 – last 6
LDLLLL
30 Sep
vs Real Sociedad II
0–4
L
18 Sep
vs West Ham United U21
0–0
D
11 Sep
@ Brighton U21
0–3
L
8 Sep
@ Truro City
1–4
L
4 Sep
vs AFC Bournemouth U21
0–1
L
31 Aug
@ Manchester United U21
1–4
L
0.3Scored / game
2.7Conceded / game
33%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Cardiff City U21 and Leicester City U21.
What is the prediction for Cardiff City U21 vs Leicester City U21?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 67% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.44.
Who will win Cardiff City U21 vs Leicester City U21?
On our numbers Cardiff City U21 have a 43% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Leicester City U21 37%.
How many goals will there be in Cardiff City U21 vs Leicester City U21?
We expect about 3.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 67% likely and both teams score 56% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Cardiff City U21 vs Leicester City U21?
Our predicted score is Cardiff City U21 2–1 Leicester City U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.5 goals in total.
When is Cardiff City U21 vs Leicester City U21?
Cardiff City U21 vs Leicester City U21 (Premier League Cup) kicks off on Friday 9 October 2026 at 19:00 (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.
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