Cardiff City vs Blackpool: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 21 March

Cardiff City

W D W W W

2nd place in England League 1

0-0

21/03/2026 12:30

Blackpool

W L W W W

13th place in England League 1

England League 1

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Cardiff City vs Blackpool on 21 March 2026 (kick-off: 12:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Cardiff City vs Blackpool preview before placing your bet.

Cardiff City are currently 2nd with 91 points after 46 matches.
Blackpool sit 13th with 60 points from 46 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Cardiff City to win with probability 67%.
Head-to-head history favors Cardiff City, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Blackpool have one win, while 2 matches ended in draws.

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

12:30

2026-03-21

Cardiff City vs Blackpool - Prediction & Odds

Cardiff City

Blackpool

2026-03-21 12:30

STANDINGS UP TO 21/03/2026

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Lincoln City	103	46	31	10	5	89	41	48
02 Cardiff City	91	46	27	10	9	90	50	40
03 Stockport County	77	46	22	11	13	71	58	13
04 Bradford City	77	46	22	11	13	58	51	7
05 Bolton Wanderers	75	46	19	18	9	70	52	18
06 Stevenage Borough	75	46	21	12	13	49	46	3
07 Luton Town	74	46	21	11	14	68	56	12
08 Plymouth Argyle	73	46	22	7	17	75	63	12
09 Huddersfield Town	67	46	18	13	15	74	64	10
10 Mansfield Town	65	46	16	17	13	62	50	12
11 Wycombe Wanderers	63	46	17	12	17	69	58	11
12 Reading	63	46	16	15	15	64	60	4
13 Blackpool	60	46	17	9	20	54	65	-11
14 Doncaster Rovers	60	46	17	9	20	50	69	-19
15 Barnsley	59	46	15	14	17	68	73	-5
16 Wigan Athletic	56	46	14	14	18	49	58	-9
17 Burton Albion	54	46	13	15	18	50	60	-10
18 Peterborough United	53	46	15	8	23	64	68	-4
19 AFC Wimbledon	53	46	15	8	23	51	72	-21
20 Leyton Orient	52	46	14	10	22	59	71	-12
21 Exeter City	49	46	12	13	21	52	61	-9
22 Port Vale	42	46	10	12	24	36	61	-25
23 Rotherham United	41	46	10	11	25	41	71	-30
24 Northampton Town	35	46	9	8	29	39	74	-35

Head To Head

08/11/2025 15:00

Blackpool

3 - 1

Cardiff City

ENG L1

07/04/2023 14:00

Blackpool

1 - 3

Cardiff City

ENG LCH

17/12/2022 15:00

Cardiff City

1 - 1

Blackpool

ENG LCH

19/02/2022 15:00

Cardiff City

1 - 1

Blackpool

ENG LCH

14/08/2021 14:00

Blackpool

0 - 2

Cardiff City

ENG LCH

25/04/2015 14:00

Cardiff City

3 - 2

Blackpool

ENG LCH

Cardiff City

50%

Draw

33%

Blackpool

17%

Cardiff City Last 6 matches

17/03/2026 19:45

Cardiff City 0 - 2 Wycombe Wanderers ENG L1

14/03/2026 15:00

Exeter City 0 - 4 Cardiff City ENG L1

10/03/2026 19:45

Barnsley 1 - 1 Cardiff City ENG L1

07/03/2026 12:30

Cardiff City 0 - 2 Lincoln City ENG L1

28/02/2026 15:00

Doncaster Rovers 0 - 4 Cardiff City ENG L1

21/02/2026 12:30

Plymouth Argyle 5 - 2 Cardiff City ENG L1

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Blackpool

17/03/2026 19:45

Blackpool 3 - 2 Port Vale ENG L1

14/03/2026 15:00

Doncaster Rovers 2 - 1 Blackpool ENG L1

11/03/2026 19:45

AFC Wimbledon 4 - 1 Blackpool ENG L1

07/03/2026 15:00

Blackpool 1 - 1 Wigan Athletic ENG L1

28/02/2026 15:00

Lincoln City 4 - 0 Blackpool ENG L1

21/02/2026 15:00

Bolton Wanderers 2 - 2 Blackpool ENG L1

Win

17%

Draw

33%

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England League 1

Played games

Cardiff City

Blackpool

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

2.17

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.00

Scored

Avg. per game

1.52

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.26

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 23 home matches

YesNo

19 (83%)4 (17%)

In last 23 home matches

NoYes

20 (87%)3 (13%)

Cardiff City

Recent matches

Blackpool

Under /Over

(78%)18 5(22%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(74%)17 6(26%)

Under /Over

(39%)9 14(61%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(35%)8 15(65%)

Under /Over

(70%)16 7(30%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(35%)8 15(65%)

/Yes

(48%)11 12(52%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(52%)12 11(48%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Cardiff City

Blackpool

Shots

Cardiff City

Total shots

16.74 avg / game

Blocked

105 total

Avg. 5.00

Blackpool

Total shots

11.04 avg / game

Blocked

68 total

Avg. 3.24

Cardiff City Pass Blackpool

Total passes

12426

Avg. 540 / game

Accurate

85%

Ball possession

64%

Total passes

7890

Avg. 343 / game

Accurate

69%

Ball possession

47%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Cardiff City

Played games

Blackpool

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.39

Clean sheets

0.35

6.48

149

Corners

4.30

21.22

488

Throw-ins

569

24.74

1.74

Offsides

2.61

2.39

GK saves

2.74

Cardiff City

DISCIPLINARY

Blackpool

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.74

1.65

0.04

0.13

9.74

224

Fouls

283

12.30

7.74

178

Tackles

244

10.61

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Cardiff City vs Blackpool Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Cardiff City vs Blackpool on 21 March 2026 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 League 1 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.

Cardiff City vs Blackpool Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Cardiff City's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Blackpool'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 League 1 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 League 1 standings and the England League 1 form table to understand exactly where Cardiff City and Blackpool sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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