Cardiff City U21
5/10Wins
2.4Goals / game
2.0Conceded / game
Keep in view: 3 losses in that sample. At home, 4 wins from 10 available matches.
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Professional Development LeagueRegular SeasonTHE MATCH CENTRECardiff City U21 vs Coventry City U21 match centre
Pre-match
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UK time · Europe/LondonTHE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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Why this selection? Data checks & method
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BEFORE YOU DECIDE
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Coventry City U21 0 reported
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A SECOND MODEL VIEW
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FROM OUR STORED RESULTS
Experimental researchKickoff Edge history fallback
The provider forecast failed our quality checks and a verified primary forecast is unavailable. This separate estimate uses Cardiff City U21’s 20 and Coventry City U21’s 20 prior completed games across competitions.
Cardiff City U2144.1%
Draw22.5%
Coventry City U2133.5%
Up to 20 stored results per team in the previous year; 180-day decay; five-match prior at 1.35 goals; joint Poisson score model. No opponent-strength, lineup or xG adjustment; not calibrated or eligible for tips. The bookmaker comparison is a quality check; odds do not enter this model. Inspect the recorded results.
THE EVIDENCE, IN CONTEXT
From recorded resultsYour match briefing
Compare the evidence for both teams before drawing a conclusion. The context below uses up to 10 completed matches before this fixture, within the available last 365 days.
Coventry City U21
4/10Wins
1.8Goals / game
2.1Conceded / game
Keep in view: 5 losses in that sample. At away venues, 3 wins from 10 available matches.
Inspect Coventry City U21’s resultsWhat could change the picture?
- Confirmed lineups are not available on this page yet.
- Recent results include different opponents and competitions.
- Goals and results describe past outcomes; they do not measure chance quality or guarantee the next result.
These facts provide context, not a full explanation of the model’s calculation. How this is calculated ↓
HOW THEY HAVE BEEN PLAYING
Recent form
Compare recent results at a glance, or open the match list for a closer look.
Last 10 games · all venues and competitions.
Cardiff City U21
10 matchesResults5 wins · 2 draws · 3 losses
Goals scored per game2.4
Goals conceded per game2.0
Games with 3+ goals8 of 10
Both teams scored6 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
Peterborough United U21Home · Professional Development League6–0Sheffield United U21Away · Professional Development League1–1Plymouth U21Away · Premier League Cup3–2Sheffield Wednesday U21Home · Professional Development League0–0Wigan Athletic U21Away · Professional Development League5–2Barnsley U21Home · Professional Development League1–2AFC Bournemouth U21Home · Premier League Cup4–1Fulham U21Home · Friendlies Clubs0–4Liverpool U21Away · Friendlies Clubs4–3TorquayAway · Friendlies Clubs0–5
Coventry City U21
10 matchesResults4 wins · 1 draws · 5 losses
Goals scored per game1.8
Goals conceded per game2.1
Games with 3+ goals8 of 10
Both teams scored7 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
Colchester United U21Home · Professional Development League1–0Wigan Athletic U21Away · Professional Development League2–2Barnsley U21Home · Professional Development League5–3West Bromwich Albion U21Home · Premier League Cup0–3Bolton Wanderers Res.Away · Professional Development League1–3Fleetwood Town U21Home · Professional Development League1–2Ipswich Town U21Away · Premier League Cup4–2AFC HornchurchAway · Friendlies Clubs0–2LeamingtonAway · Friendlies Clubs3–2Huddersfield Town U21Away · Professional Development League1–2
About these numbers
Results are from completed 90-minute games before this fixture, across all competitions. Games decided after extra time or penalties are excluded. Switch on “Match home & away form” to compare Cardiff City U21 at home with Coventry City U21 away.
We show up to the selected number of available games from the previous year. Missing results may appear as the database updates. These are past results, not predictions.
Updated 2 Oct, 17:57 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
Professional Development League · 2026/27 · all league matches
Cardiff City U21Coventry City U21
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Season totals and averages. Home / away compares Cardiff City U21 at home with Coventry City U21 away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
0 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Previous meetings are not available for this fixture yet.
TEAM SELECTION
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Cardiff City U21
Most-used league formationPendingNo formation data supplied
Starting XI not confirmed. The formation above is a season trend, not a predicted lineup.
Coventry City U21
Most-used league formationPendingNo formation data supplied
Starting XI not confirmed. The formation above is a season trend, not a predicted lineup.
2026/27 STANDINGS
League centre ↗Professional Development League table
Current standings · Professional Development League. Both teams are highlighted.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Bolton Wanderers Res. | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 2 | 15 | 15 | WWWWW |
| 2 |  Bristol City U21 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 9 | WDWDD |
| 3 |  Fleetwood Town U21 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 10 | -4 | 9 | WLWWL |
| 4 | Cardiff City U21 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 8 | WDDWL |
| 5 |  Barnsley U21 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 7 | LWDW |
| 6 |  Peterborough United U21 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 11 | -3 | 7 | LDWW |
| 7 |  Sheffield Wednesday U21 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 6 | DWDD |
| 8 |  Huddersfield Town U21 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 6 | LWW |
| 9 |  Charlton Athletic U21 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 6 | WDDDL |
| 10 |  Swansea City U21 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 6 | LWWLL |
| 11 |  Wigan Athletic U21 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 19 | -4 | 6 | DWLDL |
| 12 | Coventry City U21 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 10 | -1 | 4 | DWLL |
| 13 |  Sheffield United U21 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7 | -2 | 4 | LDLW |
| 14 |  Queens Park Rangers U21 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 12 | -3 | 4 | LWLDL |
| 15 |  Colchester United U21 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 17 | -6 | 3 | LLLW |
| 16 |  Hull City U21 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 9 | -5 | 1 | LLD |
| 17 |  Millwall U21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 8 | -6 | 0 | LLL |
THE MARKET VIEW
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