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

Aston Villa
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28/02/2025 13:00
Cardiff City
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England FA Cup
MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Aston Villa vs Cardiff City on 28 February 2025 (kick-off: 13:00) 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.

  • Our algorithm prediction: Aston Villa to win with probability 79%.
  • Head-to-head history favors Cardiff City, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Aston Villa have 2 wins, while one match ended in a draw.
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 %
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2
Pred
Correct
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2025-02-28

Aston Villa vs Cardiff City - Prediction & Odds

Aston Villa
Aston Villa
Cardiff City
Cardiff City
2025-02-28 13:00
79
14
7
1
2 - 1
2 - 1
2.75
1.13
FT
2-0 0-0
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weather
3℃～4℃
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 12:00
Cardiff City Cardiff City
3 - 1
Aston Villa Aston Villa
INT CF
10/04/2018 11:45
Aston Villa Aston Villa
1 - 0
Cardiff City Cardiff City
ENG LCH
12/08/2017 07:00
Cardiff City Cardiff City
3 - 0
Aston Villa Aston Villa
ENG LCH
02/01/2017 08:00
Cardiff City Cardiff City
1 - 0
Aston Villa Aston Villa
ENG LCH
26/11/2016 08:00
Aston Villa Aston Villa
3 - 1
Cardiff City Cardiff City
ENG LCH
11/02/2014 12:45
Cardiff City Cardiff City
0 - 0
Aston Villa Aston Villa
ENG PR
Aston Villa
2
33%
Draw
1
17%
Cardiff City
3
50%
Aston Villa Aston Villa Last 6 matches
25/02/2025 12:30
Crystal Palace 4 - 1 Aston Villa ENG PR
22/02/2025 10:30
Aston Villa 2 - 1 Chelsea ENG PR
19/02/2025 12:30
Aston Villa 2 - 2 Liverpool ENG PR
15/02/2025 08:00
Aston Villa 1 - 1 Ipswich Town ENG PR
09/02/2025 10:35
Aston Villa 2 - 1 Tottenham Hotspur ENG FAC
01/02/2025 10:30
Wolves 2 - 0 Aston Villa ENG PR
Win
33%
Draw
33%
Lost
33%
Last 6 matches Cardiff City Cardiff City
25/02/2025 12:45
Cardiff City 1 - 0 Hull City ENG LCH
22/02/2025 05:30
Plymouth Argyle 1 - 1 Cardiff City ENG LCH
15/02/2025 05:30
Cardiff City 1 - 1 Bristol City ENG LCH
11/02/2025 12:45
Portsmouth 2 - 1 Cardiff City ENG LCH
08/02/2025 08:00
Stoke City 3 - 3 Cardiff City ENG FAC
01/02/2025 08:00
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

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games
Aston Villa
Aston Villa
5
 Cardiff City
Cardiff City
3
Goals
Scored
1
Avg. per game
0.20
Conceded
2
Avg. per game
0.40
Scored
3
Avg. per game
1.00
Conceded
1
Avg. per game
0.33
Scored a goal
In last 6 matches
YesNo
1 (20%)4 (80%)
In last 6 matches
NoYes
2 (67%)1 (33%)
Aston Villa

Aston Villa

Recent matches

Cardiff City

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 Aston Villa
Cardiff City Cardiff City
Shots
Aston Villa
Aston Villa
Total shots
17.80 avg / game
Blocked
7 total
Avg. 3.50
Cardiff City
Cardiff City
Total shots
12.00 avg / game
Blocked
0 total
Avg. 0.00
Aston Villa Aston Villa Pass Cardiff City 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
Aston Villa
Aston Villa
501
Avg. 100.20 / game
 Cardiff City
Cardiff City
229
Avg. 76.33 / game
DANGEROUS ATTACKS
Aston Villa
Aston Villa
322
Avg. 64.40 / game
 Cardiff City
Cardiff City
119
Avg. 39.67 / game
OTHERS
Aston Villa
Aston Villa
5
Played games
Cardiff City
Cardiff City
3
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.40
2
Clean sheets
1
0.33
9.20
46
Corners
10
3.33
17.60
88
Throw-ins
49
16.33
1.40
7
Offsides
6
2.00
1.60
8
GK saves
16
5.33
Aston Villa
Aston Villa
DISCIPLINARY
Cardiff City
Cardiff City
Avg / game Total Total Avg / game
0.40
2
Yellow card
4
1.33
0.00
0
Red card
0
0.00
9.40
47
Fouls
39
13.00
12.40
62
Tackles
58
19.33
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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

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