Cardiff vs Barnsley Predictions

Cardiff vs Barnsley is scheduled for kick off on 27 January, at 19:45. The game is set to take place at Cardiff City Stadium, with Lee Swabey officiating as the referee. This match is bound to be interesting with Cardiff currently holding the 2nd position in the table 32 points ahead of Barnsley. Cardiff have won 1 English Football League - League One match against Barnsley out of the last 2 they have played. After their recent loss to Mansfield Town, Cardiff is determined to redeem themselves. Cardiff have won 17 of their last 23 English Football League - League One matches at Cardiff City Stadium. Barnsley's away record stands at 6 victories from 23 games. Following their 3-1 loss to Stockport, Barnsley is determined to bounce back with a win against Cardiff.

Goal stats

Analysing both teams' stats is key to predicting the most likely score in this highly anticipated matchup. Cardiff have scored over 1.5 goals in 78% of their matches this season while losing their clean sheet in 63% of games. Their total stands at 90 goals and 250 shots on target this English Football League - League One season. Meanwhile, Barnsley have scored 68 goals with 179 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 83% of matches but conceded in 91% of games.

In their last 2 head-to-head clashes, Cardiff scored 5 goals while Barnsley scored 1 goal. Their last match on 10 March 2026 ended in a 1-1 draw.