Ipswich U21 vs Cardiff City U21: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 07 January

Ipswich U21

D W W L W

10th place in England U21 Professional Development League 2

5-1

07/01/2025 09:00

Cardiff City U21

W L L L W

11th place in England U21 Professional Development League 2

England U21 Professional Development League 2

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Ipswich U21 vs Cardiff City U21 on 07 January 2025 (kick-off: 09:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Ipswich U21 vs Cardiff City U21 preview before placing your bet.

Ipswich U21 are currently 10th with 44 points after 31 matches.
Cardiff City U21 sit 11th with 44 points from 31 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Ipswich U21 to win with probability 41%.
Head-to-head history favors Ipswich U21, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Cardiff City U21 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

09:00

2025-01-07

Ipswich U21 vs Cardiff City U21 - Prediction & Odds

Ipswich U21

Cardiff City U21

2025-01-07 09:00

STANDINGS UP TO 07/01/2025

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

01 Bournemouth AFC U21	67	31	21	4	6	88	49	39
02 Brentford U21	67	31	21	4	6	74	46	28
03 Millwall U21	66	31	20	6	5	69	36	33
04 Sheffield Utd U21	64	31	19	7	5	82	36	46
05 Burnley U21	59	31	19	2	10	89	38	51
06 Charlton Athletic U21	58	31	17	7	7	88	45	43
07 Coventry U21	51	31	16	3	12	73	53	20
08 Hull U21	51	31	17	0	14	61	56	5
09 Sheffield Wed U21	45	31	13	6	12	51	53	-2
10 Ipswich U21	44	31	12	8	11	63	65	-2
11 Cardiff City U21	44	31	13	5	13	43	52	-9
12 Swansea City U21	43	31	13	4	14	57	58	-1
13 Fleetwood Town U21	43	31	13	4	14	47	59	-12
14 Bristol City U21	40	31	11	7	13	64	66	-2
15 Watford U21	38	31	11	5	15	55	62	-7
16 Peterborough U21	35	31	11	2	18	46	74	-28
17 Birmingham U21	31	31	9	4	18	51	82	-31
18 Barnsley U21	30	31	7	9	15	43	62	-19
19 Queens Park R U21	28	31	8	4	19	48	76	-28
20 Wigan U21	26	31	7	5	19	48	66	-18
21 Crewe U21	25	31	6	7	18	39	76	-37
22 Colchester United U21	14	31	3	5	23	24	93	-69

Head To Head

23/11/2024 08:00

Cardiff City U21

0 - 2

Ipswich U21

ENG U21LC

01/10/2024 07:00

Cardiff City U21

2 - 2

Ipswich U21

ENG U21D2

13/09/2024 14:00

Ipswich U21

2 - 2

Cardiff City U21

ENG U21LC

05/03/2024 09:00

Cardiff City U21

1 - 3

Ipswich U21

ENG U21D2

03/10/2023 08:00

Ipswich U21

5 - 2

Cardiff City U21

ENG U21D2

17/03/2023 07:00

Cardiff City U21

4 - 2

Ipswich U21

ENG U21D2

Ipswich U21

50%

Draw

33%

Cardiff City U21

17%

Ipswich U21 Last 6 matches

17/12/2024 09:00

Ipswich U21 1 - 1 Colchester United U21 ENG U21D2

10/12/2024 09:30

Millwall U21 3 - 0 Ipswich U21 ENG U21D2

06/12/2024 15:00

Everton U21 0 - 0 Ipswich U21 ENG U21LC

02/12/2024 09:00

Ipswich U21 3 - 2 Swansea City U21 ENG U21D2

23/11/2024 08:00

Cardiff City U21 0 - 2 Ipswich U21 ENG U21LC

09/11/2024 09:00

Watford U21 2 - 0 Ipswich U21 ENG U21LC

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Cardiff City U21

19/12/2024 15:00

Cardiff City U21 3 - 1 Watford U21 ENG U21LC

16/12/2024 10:00

Cardiff City U21 2 - 1 Queens Park R U21 ENG U21D2

06/12/2024 15:00

Colchester United U21 0 - 1 Cardiff City U21 ENG U21D2

03/12/2024 10:00

Cardiff City U21 0 - 0 Bournemouth AFC U21 ENG U21D2

30/11/2024 10:30

Aberystwyth Town 1 - 1 Cardiff City U21 WAL CLC

23/11/2024 08:00

Cardiff City U21 0 - 2 Ipswich U21 ENG U21LC

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

Ipswich U21

Cardiff City U21

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.03

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.23

Scored

Avg. per game

0.68

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.87

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 31 matches

YesNo

21 (68%)10 (32%)

In last 31 matches

NoYes

15 (48%)16 (52%)

Ipswich U21

Recent matches

Cardiff City U21

Under /Over

(94%)29 2(6%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(81%)25 6(19%)

Under /Over

(55%)17 14(45%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(42%)13 18(58%)

Under /Over

(71%)22 9(29%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(52%)16 15(48%)

/Yes

(77%)24 7(23%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(55%)17 14(45%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Ipswich U21

Cardiff City U21

Shots

Ipswich U21

Total shots

14.06 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Cardiff City U21

Total shots

10.71 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Ipswich U21 Pass Cardiff City U21

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

47%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

—

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Ipswich U21

Played games

Cardiff City U21

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.06

Clean sheets

0.26

4.19

130

Corners

171

5.52

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

GK saves

0.00

Ipswich U21

DISCIPLINARY

Cardiff City U21

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.77

1.10

0.03

0.03

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

NEXT MATCHES

NEXT MATCHES

No upcoming matches.

How We Build the Ipswich U21 vs Cardiff City U21 Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Ipswich U21 vs Cardiff City U21 on 07 January 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.

Ipswich U21 vs Cardiff City U21 Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Ipswich 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 Ipswich U21 and Cardiff City U21 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 U21 Professional Development League 2 predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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