Good pick · fair odds 1.53 · bookmaker 1.33 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.33Odds
Picks by market
ResultCardiff City U21 to win ✓44% · @2.30
Double chanceEither team to win ✓82% · @1.20
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓66% · @1.33
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓84% · fair 1.19
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9% · fair 11.52
Charlton Athletic U21 vs Cardiff City U21: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Friday 23 October the Professional Development League brings Charlton Athletic U21 against Cardiff City U21. Kick-off: 13:30 WAT. In the table, Charlton Athletic U21 are 9th, upper half, on 12 points after 10 matches; Cardiff City U21 are 5th (upper half) with 13. Only 1 point split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Charlton Athletic U21, last 5: DLWWD Their latest outing: 2–2 draw with Stoke City U21, away. In their own stadium the record reads 3 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 1.5 conceded per game.
Cardiff City U21, last 5: DLWDW Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Queens Park Rangers U21, away. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 0 lost from 3. Scoring is no problem – 2.0 a game lately.
Head to head
When they last met (10 Mar 2026) it ended Cardiff City U21 1–0 Charlton Athletic U21.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Charlton Athletic U21 1.6 xG, Cardiff City U21 1.7 xG – a total near 3.3. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 64% and GG at 66%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Charlton Athletic U21 37%, draw 18%, Cardiff City U21 44%.
GG/NG: GG (66%) at 1.33.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (66%, odds 1.33). Most likely score in line with that pick: Charlton Athletic U21 1–1 Cardiff City U21. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Charlton Athletic U2137%fair 2.68 · @2.30
Draw18%fair 5.46 · @4.00
Cardiff City U2144%fair 2.25 · @2.30
3.31Expected goals
1.57Charlton Athletic U21 xG
1.74Cardiff City U21 xG
66%Both score
64%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–110%
1–29%
2–18%
2–27%
0–16%
1–06%
From our goals model: Charlton Athletic U21 1.6 – 1.7 Cardiff City U21 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Charlton Athletic U21 vs Cardiff City U21?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 66% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.33.
Who will win Charlton Athletic U21 vs Cardiff City U21?
On our numbers Charlton Athletic U21 have a 37% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Cardiff City U21 44%.
How many goals will there be in Charlton Athletic U21 vs Cardiff City U21?
We expect about 3.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 64% likely and both teams score 66% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Charlton Athletic U21 vs Cardiff City U21?
Our predicted score is Charlton Athletic U21 1–1 Cardiff City U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.3 goals in total.
When is Charlton Athletic U21 vs Cardiff City U21?
Charlton Athletic U21 vs Cardiff City U21 (Professional Development League) kicks off on Friday 23 October 2026 at 13:30 (West Africa Time).
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
