Cardiff City vs Exeter City Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – December 26

Cardiff City

W D W W W

2nd place in England League 1

1-0

26/12/2025 11:00

Exeter City

L W D D D

21st place in England League 1

England League 1

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Cardiff City vs Exeter City on December 26, 2025 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Cardiff City vs Exeter City preview before placing for you.

Cardiff City are currently 2nd with 91 points after 46 matches.
Exeter City sit 21st with 49 points from 46 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Cardiff City to win with probability 58%.
Head-to-head history is evenly balanced: Cardiff City and Exeter City have each won 1 of the last 3 meetings, 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 %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

11:00

2025-12-26

Cardiff City vs Exeter City - Prediction & Odds

Cardiff City

Exeter City

2025-12-26 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 26/12/2025

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

16/09/2025 14:00

Exeter City

0 - 1

Cardiff City

EFL Trophy

24/07/2021 10:00

Cardiff City

2 - 2

Exeter City

INT CF

28/07/2016 14:30

Exeter City

3 - 0

Cardiff City

INT CF

Cardiff City

33%

Draw

33%

Exeter City

33%

Cardiff City Last 6 matches

20/12/2025 11:00

Lincoln City 2 - 1 Cardiff City ENG L1

16/12/2025 16:00

Cardiff City 1 - 3 Chelsea ENG LC

13/12/2025 11:00

Cardiff City 4 - 3 Doncaster Rovers ENG L1

09/12/2025 16:00

Stevenage Borough 0 - 1 Cardiff City ENG L1

06/12/2025 08:30

Cardiff City 3 - 2 Huddersfield Town ENG L1

02/12/2025 15:00

Cardiff City 1 - 5 AFC Wimbledon EFL Trophy

Win

50%

Draw

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Exeter City

20/12/2025 11:00

Exeter City 3 - 0 Barnsley ENG L1

13/12/2025 11:00

Bolton Wanderers 2 - 1 Exeter City ENG L1

09/12/2025 15:45

Exeter City 1 - 0 AFC Wimbledon ENG L1

06/12/2025 11:00

Exeter City 4 - 0 Wycombe Wanderers ENG FAC

02/12/2025 15:00

Luton Town 4 - 0 Exeter City EFL Trophy

29/11/2025 11:00

Bradford City 1 - 0 Exeter City ENG L1

Win

50%

Draw

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England League 1

Played games

Goals

Scored

407

Avg. per game

1.36

Conceded

432

Avg. per game

1.44

Scored

405

Avg. per game

1.35

Conceded

409

Avg. per game

1.36

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 300 matches

YesNo

213 (71%)87 (29%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

216 (72%)84 (28%)

Cardiff City

Recent matches

Exeter City

Under /Over

(82%)37 8(18%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(71%)32 13(29%)

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(24%)11 34(76%)

Under /Over

(64%)29 16(36%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

/Yes

(62%)28 17(38%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(47%)21 24(53%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Cardiff City

Exeter City

Shots

Cardiff City

Total shots

12.05 avg / game

Blocked

838 total

Avg. 3.55

Exeter City

Total shots

11.09 avg / game

Blocked

751 total

Avg. 3.34

Cardiff City Pass Exeter City

Total passes

106022

Avg. 406 / game

Accurate

76%

Ball possession

50%

Total passes

101292

Avg. 394 / game

Accurate

72%

Ball possession

51%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Cardiff City

300

Played games

Exeter City

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.23

Clean sheets

0.30

4.79

1436

Corners

1589

5.30

19.66

5897

Throw-ins

6702

22.34

1.60

480

Offsides

526

1.75

2.22

667

GK saves

726

2.42

Cardiff City

DISCIPLINARY

Exeter City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.64

493

519

1.73

0.07

0.06

9.36

2808

Fouls

3047

10.16

12.60

3781

Tackles

3475

11.58

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How We Build the Cardiff City vs Exeter City Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Cardiff City vs Exeter City on 26 December 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 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 Exeter City 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 Exeter 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 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 Exeter City sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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