Crewe U21 vs Cardiff City U21: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 August

Crewe U21

W L W D L

20th place in England U21 Professional Development League 2

0-3

18/08/2025 09:00

Cardiff City U21

D W L W D

9th place in England U21 Professional Development League 2

England U21 Professional Development League 2

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Crewe U21 vs Cardiff City U21 on 18 August 2025 (kick-off: 09:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Crewe U21 vs Cardiff City U21 preview before placing your bet.

Crewe U21 are currently 20th with 23 points after 28 matches.
Cardiff City U21 sit 9th with 40 points from 28 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Cardiff City U21 to win with probability 51%.
Head-to-head history is evenly balanced: Crewe U21 and Cardiff City U21 have each won 3 of the last 6 meetings, while 0 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

09:00

2025-08-18

Crewe U21 vs Cardiff City U21 - Prediction & Odds

Crewe U21

Cardiff City U21

2025-08-18 09:00

STANDINGS UP TO 18/08/2025

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

01 Brentford U21	58	28	18	4	6	67	34	33
02 Sheffield Utd U21	52	28	15	7	6	58	39	19
03 Bournemouth AFC U21	50	28	16	2	10	67	47	20
04 Swansea City U21	48	28	14	6	8	69	50	19
05 Peterborough U21	48	28	14	6	8	66	52	14
06 Huddersfield Town U21	48	28	14	6	8	59	50	9
07 Watford U21	45	28	12	9	7	69	53	16
08 Charlton Athletic U21	40	28	11	7	10	58	49	9
09 Cardiff City U21	40	28	11	7	10	48	39	9
10 Wigan U21	38	28	11	5	12	67	58	9
11 Hull U21	37	28	10	7	11	49	53	-4
12 Barnsley U21	37	28	10	7	11	51	58	-7
13 Millwall U21	36	28	11	3	14	48	52	-4
14 Bristol City U21	35	28	10	5	13	45	54	-9
15 Coventry U21	35	28	11	2	15	46	63	-17
16 Queens Park R U21	33	28	8	9	11	51	61	-10
17 Sheffield Wed U21	30	28	8	6	14	49	63	-14
18 Colchester United U21	24	28	6	6	16	40	77	-37
19 Fleetwood Town U21	23	28	5	8	15	36	63	-27
20 Crewe U21	23	28	5	8	15	41	69	-28

Head To Head

07/04/2025 08:00

Crewe U21

4 - 2

Cardiff City U21

ENG U21D2

19/04/2024 09:00

Crewe U21

1 - 3

Cardiff City U21

ENG U21D2

09/05/2023 08:00

Cardiff City U21

4 - 2

Crewe U21

ENG U21D2

21/03/2016 10:00

Cardiff City U21

4 - 0

Crewe U21

ENG U21D2

22/10/2014 08:00

Crewe U21

3 - 1

Cardiff City U21

ENG U21D2

23/04/2014 14:00

Cardiff City U21

0 - 4

Crewe U21

ENG U21D2

Crewe U21

50%

Draw

Cardiff City U21

50%

Crewe U21 Last 6 matches

08/08/2025 14:00

Swansea City U21 3 - 2 Crewe U21 ENG U21D2

05/05/2025 14:00

Colchester United U21 1 - 1 Crewe U21 ENG U21D2

01/05/2025 08:00

Coventry U21 3 - 0 Crewe U21 ENG U21D2

28/04/2025 08:00

Crewe U21 0 - 2 Brentford U21 ENG U21D2

22/04/2025 08:00

Crewe U21 3 - 2 Sheffield Wed U21 ENG U21D2

18/04/2025 08:00

Crewe U21 0 - 5 Burnley U21 ENG U21D2

Win

17%

Draw

17%

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Cardiff City U21

12/08/2025 09:00

Cardiff City U21 1 - 1 Sheffield Utd U21 ENG U21D2

05/08/2025 08:00

Cardiff City U21 5 - 0 Wolverhampton U21 INT CF

01/08/2025 14:30

Cambrian Clydach 2 - 0 Cardiff City U21 WAL CLC

25/07/2025 14:30

Merthyr Town 4 - 6 Cardiff City U21 INT CF

19/07/2025 09:30

Ammanford 0 - 0 Cardiff City U21 WAL CLC

12/07/2025 09:30

Bala Town F.C. 0 - 1 Cardiff City U21 INT CF

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England U21 Profession...

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

Played games

Crewe U21

Cardiff City U21

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.71

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.54

Scored

Avg. per game

0.96

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.79

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 28 matches

YesNo

14 (50%)14 (50%)

In last 28 matches

NoYes

18 (64%)10 (36%)

Crewe U21

Recent matches

Cardiff City U21

Under /Over

(96%)27 1(4%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(89%)25 3(11%)

Under /Over

(46%)13 15(54%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(43%)12 16(57%)

Under /Over

(68%)19 9(32%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(61%)17 11(39%)

/Yes

(68%)19 9(32%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(64%)18 10(36%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Crewe U21

Cardiff City U21

Shots

Crewe U21

Total shots

9.46 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Cardiff City U21

Total shots

12.22 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Crewe U21 Pass Cardiff City U21

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

44%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

52%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Crewe U21

Played games

Cardiff City U21

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.04

Clean sheets

0.21

4.07

114

Corners

117

4.18

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

1.29

Offsides

1.46

0.00

GK saves

0.00

Crewe U21

DISCIPLINARY

Cardiff City U21

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.64

1.46

0.00

0.07

6.00

168

Fouls

182

6.50

0.00

Tackles

0.00

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Crewe U21 vs Cardiff City U21 Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Crewe U21 vs Cardiff City U21 on 18 August 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 U21 Professional Development League 2 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.

Crewe U21 vs Cardiff City U21 Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Crewe U21's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Cardiff City U21'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 U21 Professional Development League 2 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 U21 Professional Development League 2 standings and the England U21 Professional Development League 2 form table to understand exactly where Crewe U21 and Cardiff City U21 sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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