Aston Villa vs Cardiff City: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 28 February

Aston Villa

L W D D W

No standing data

2-0

28/02/2025 16:00

Cardiff City

W D D L D

No standing data

England FA Cup

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Aston Villa vs Cardiff City on 28 February 2025 (kick-off: 16:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Aston Villa vs Cardiff City preview before placing your bet.

Aston Villa will face Cardiff City in England FA Cup on February 28, 2025 at 16:00.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.13.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

16:00

2025-02-28

Aston Villa vs Cardiff City - Prediction & Odds

Aston Villa

Cardiff City

2025-02-28 16:00

STANDINGS UP TO 28/02/2025

The standings compare the rankings (Rank-XH) of Aston Villa and Cardiff City in the England FA Cup football standings for the 2024-2025 season, updated before kickoff and immediately after the match ends.

Head To Head

30/11/2022 15:00

Cardiff City

3 - 1

Aston Villa

INT CF

10/04/2018 14:45

Aston Villa

1 - 0

Cardiff City

ENG LCH

12/08/2017 10:00

Cardiff City

3 - 0

Aston Villa

ENG LCH

02/01/2017 11:00

Cardiff City

1 - 0

Aston Villa

ENG LCH

26/11/2016 11:00

Aston Villa

3 - 1

Cardiff City

ENG LCH

11/02/2014 15:45

Cardiff City

0 - 0

Aston Villa

ENG PR

Cardiff City

83%

Draw

17%

Aston Villa

Aston Villa Last 6 matches

25/02/2025 15:30

Crystal Palace 4 - 1 Aston Villa

ENG PR

22/02/2025 13:30

Aston Villa 2 - 1 Chelsea

ENG PR

19/02/2025 15:30

Aston Villa 2 - 2 Liverpool

ENG PR

15/02/2025 11:00

Aston Villa 1 - 1 Ipswich Town

ENG PR

09/02/2025 13:35

Aston Villa 2 - 1 Tottenham Hotspur

ENG FAC

01/02/2025 13:30

Wolves 2 - 0 Aston Villa

ENG PR

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Cardiff City

25/02/2025 15:45

Cardiff City 1 - 0 Hull City

ENG LCH

22/02/2025 08:30

Plymouth Argyle 1 - 1 Cardiff City

ENG LCH

15/02/2025 08:30

Cardiff City 1 - 1 Bristol City

ENG LCH

11/02/2025 15:45

Portsmouth 2 - 1 Cardiff City

ENG LCH

08/02/2025 11:00

Stoke City 3 - 3 Cardiff City

ENG FAC

01/02/2025 11:00

Leeds United 7 - 0 Cardiff City

ENG LCH

Win

17%

Draw

50%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England FA Cup

Played games

Aston Villa

Cardiff City

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.80

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.00

Scored

Avg. per game

1.33

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.67

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (80%)1 (20%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (67%)1 (33%)

Aston Villa

Recent matches

Cardiff City

Under /Over

(100%)5 0(0%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(67%)2 1(33%)

Under /Over

(0%)0 5(100%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(33%)1 2(67%)

Under /Over

(100%)5 0(0%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(67%)2 1(33%)

/Yes

(40%)2 3(60%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(33%)1 2(67%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Aston Villa

Cardiff City

Shots

Aston Villa

Total shots

17.80 avg / game

Blocked

7 total

Avg. 3.50

Cardiff City

Total shots

12.00 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. 0.00

Aston Villa Pass Cardiff City

Total passes

2585

Avg. 517 / game

Accurate

88%

Ball possession

64%

Total passes

1182

Avg. 394 / game

Accurate

81%

Ball possession

41%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Aston Villa

Played games

Cardiff City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.40

Clean sheets

0.33

9.20

Corners

3.33

17.60

Throw-ins

16.33

1.40

Offsides

2.00

1.60

GK saves

5.33

Aston Villa

DISCIPLINARY

Cardiff City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.40

1.33

0.00

0.00

9.40

Fouls

13.00

12.40

Tackles

19.33

NEXT MATCHES

Paris Saint Germain (PSG)

NEXT MATCHES

Queens Park Rangers (QPR)

Cardiff City

ENG

How We Build the Aston Villa vs Cardiff City Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Aston Villa vs Cardiff City on 28 February 2025 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this England FA Cup fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Aston Villa vs Cardiff City Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Aston Villa's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Cardiff City's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

England FA Cup Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live England FA Cup standings and the England FA Cup form table to understand exactly where Aston Villa and Cardiff City sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our England FA Cup predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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