Cardiff City U21 43%Draw 18%Leicester City U21 38%Expected goals 1.83 – 1.70
67%
Betarazi pick
Over 2.5 goals
Good pick · fair odds 1.50 · bookmaker 1.44 · Won ✓
6/10Rating
1.44Odds
Picks by market
ResultCardiff City U21 to win ✗43% · @2.30
Double chanceEither team to win ✓82% · @1.17
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓56% · fair 1.77
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓67% · @1.44
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗8% · fair 12.00
Cardiff City U21 vs Leicester City U21: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
19:00 WAT, Friday 9 October: Cardiff City U21 v Leicester City U21 in the Premier League Cup. In the table, Cardiff City U21 are 3rd on 7 points after 6 matches; Leicester City U21 are 3rd with 6. Only 1 point split them, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Cardiff City U21, last 5: WDWDW Their latest outing: 6–0 win over Peterborough United U21, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. 2.7 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Leicester City U21, last 5: LDLLL Their latest outing: 0–4 defeat to Real Sociedad II, at home. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 3 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.3 goals a game.
Momentum favours Cardiff City U21, collecting 1.8 points per game to 0.2 for Leicester City U21.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Cardiff City U21 1.8 xG, Leicester City U21 1.7 xG – a total near 3.5. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 67% and GG at 56%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Cardiff City U21 43%, draw 18%, Leicester City U21 38%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 2.5 goals (67%, odds 1.44). Most likely score in line with that pick: Cardiff City U21 2–1 Leicester City U21. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Cardiff City U2143%fair 2.30 · @2.30
Draw18%fair 5.44 · @4.00
Leicester City U2138%fair 2.62 · @2.35
3.54Expected goals
1.83Cardiff City U21 xG
1.70Leicester City U21 xG
56%Both score
67%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–19%
2–18%
1–28%
2–27%
1–05%
3–15%
From our goals model: Cardiff City U21 1.8 – 1.7 Leicester City U21 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Cardiff City U21 to win✗
43%
2.30
2.30
Double chance
Either team to win✓
82%
1.23
1.17
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
56%
1.77
–
Draw no bet
Cardiff City U21 (draw no bet)✗
53%
1.88
–
Asian handicap
Leicester City U21 +1 (Asian handicap)✓
72%
1.38
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
87%
1.15
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
67%
1.50
1.44
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
53%
1.89
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
72%
1.39
–
First team to score
Cardiff City U21 to score first
50%
1.99
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
36%
2.78
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Cardiff City U21 / FT Cardiff City U21✗
25%
3.96
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
8%
12.00
–
Recent results
Cardiff City U21 – last 6
WDWDWL
18 Sep
vs Peterborough United U21
6–0
W
14 Sep
@ Sheffield United U21
1–1
D
7 Sep
@ Plymouth U21
3–2
W
1 Sep
vs Sheffield Wednesday U21
0–0
D
25 Aug
@ Wigan Athletic U21
5–2
W
18 Aug
vs Barnsley U21
1–2
L
2.7Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Leicester City U21 – last 6
LDLLLL
30 Sep
vs Real Sociedad II
0–4
L
18 Sep
vs West Ham United U21
0–0
D
11 Sep
@ Brighton U21
0–3
L
8 Sep
@ Truro City
1–4
L
4 Sep
vs AFC Bournemouth U21
0–1
L
31 Aug
@ Manchester United U21
1–4
L
0.3Scored / game
2.7Conceded / game
33%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Cardiff City U21 and Leicester City U21.
What is the prediction for Cardiff City U21 vs Leicester City U21?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 67% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.44.
Who will win Cardiff City U21 vs Leicester City U21?
On our numbers Cardiff City U21 have a 43% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Leicester City U21 38%.
How many goals will there be in Cardiff City U21 vs Leicester City U21?
We expect about 3.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 67% likely and both teams score 56% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Cardiff City U21 vs Leicester City U21?
Our predicted score is Cardiff City U21 2–1 Leicester City U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.5 goals in total.
When is Cardiff City U21 vs Leicester City U21?
Cardiff City U21 vs Leicester City U21 (Premier League Cup) kicks off on Friday 9 October 2026 at 19:00 (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.
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