Doncaster Rovers vs Cardiff City — Free Prediction & Stats

📍 League One, England
🕒 Saturday 28th February, 15:00 GMT

Prediction, Stats & Betting Tips

Our Prediction

Over 1.5 Goals

Doncaster Rovers (50% home wins) hold a slight edge over Cardiff City on the road (40% away wins), but the difference is minimal. View our Home Win, Away Win and Draw stats for more context.

Cardiff City have a strong trend for high-scoring away games (Over 2.5 Goals in 70%), while Doncaster Rovers are lower at home (50%). The visitors' attacking output suggests multiple goals are likely.

Cardiff City regularly see both teams score in away matches (70%), while Doncaster Rovers are lower at home (40%). The visitors' tendency to be involved in goal-heavy games supports BTTS – Yes.

Both teams regularly see 8+ corners in recent games (70% and 60%) — Over 8.5 Corners is worth considering.

Our Prediction: Over 1.5 Goals — Doncaster Rovers see 2+ goals in 70% of home games, Cardiff City in 100% of away games. A reliable lower-risk option for this fixture.

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League Table

The full League One table for the 2025/2026 season, with Doncaster Rovers (18th) and Cardiff City (1st) highlighted. League position gives useful context alongside current home and away form when assessing this fixture.

League One 2025/2026

# Team P W D L Goals GD Pts
1 Lincoln City 40 26 9 5 75:34 +41 87
2 Cardiff City A 39 23 8 8 73:41 +32 77
3 Bolton Wanderers 40 18 15 7 57:40 +17 69
4 Bradford City 40 20 8 12 50:44 +6 68
5 Stockport County 39 19 9 11 57:48 +9 66
6 Reading 41 16 14 11 61:52 +9 62
7 Stevenage 39 17 10 12 41:38 +3 61
8 Plymouth Argyle 40 18 5 17 61:56 +5 59
9 Wycombe Wanderers 41 16 11 14 59:46 +13 59
10 Luton Town 40 16 10 14 54:50 +4 58
11 Huddersfield Town 40 16 10 14 60:52 +8 58
12 Mansfield Town 38 13 13 12 49:41 +8 52
13 Barnsley 38 13 12 13 60:61 -1 51
14 Doncaster Rovers H 40 14 8 18 42:61 -19 50
15 AFC Wimbledon 40 14 8 18 49:59 -10 50
16 Leyton Orient 40 14 8 18 55:62 -7 50
17 Peterborough United 39 15 5 19 58:54 +4 50
18 Blackpool 41 13 9 19 48:63 -15 48
19 Burton Albion 41 12 11 18 45:56 -11 47
20 Wigan Athletic 40 11 13 16 41:54 -13 46
21 Exeter City 41 11 10 20 42:53 -11 43
22 Rotherham United 39 9 10 20 35:58 -23 37
23 Northampton Town 40 9 8 23 33:57 -24 35
24 Port Vale 38 7 10 21 29:54 -25 31

Team Form

Doncaster Rovers have lost 30% of their home matches this season, while Cardiff City have been more resilient on the road (20% losses). The visitors may have a slight edge in consistency.

Doncaster Rovers (Home Form) Cardiff City (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 5 (50%) 4 (40%)
Drawn 2 (20%) 4 (40%)
Lost 3 (30%) 2 (20%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Cardiff City regularly see both teams score in away matches (70%), while Doncaster Rovers are lower at home (40%). The visitors are likely to score, but a home reply is less guaranteed.

Doncaster Rovers (Home Form) Cardiff City (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 4 (40%) 7 (70%)

Match Goals

Cardiff City regularly feature in high-scoring away games (Over 2.5 in 70%), while Doncaster Rovers are lower at home (50%). The visitors' attacking output suggests multiple goals are likely.

Over Goals

Doncaster Rovers (Home Form) Cardiff City (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 10 (100%) 10 (100%)
Over 1.5 Goals 7 (70%) 10 (100%)
Over 2.5 Goals 5 (50%) 7 (70%)
Over 3.5 Goals 3 (30%) 4 (40%)

Under Goals

Doncaster Rovers (Home Form) Cardiff City (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 0 (0%) 0 (0%)
Under 1.5 Goals 3 (30%) 0 (0%)
Under 2.5 Goals 5 (50%) 3 (30%)
Under 3.5 Goals 7 (70%) 6 (60%)

Team Goals

Doncaster Rovers have scored 2+ goals in 30% of home games this season, Cardiff City in 30% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

Doncaster Rovers (Home Form) Cardiff City (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 7 (70%) 10 (100%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 4 (40%) 6 (60%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 3 (30%) 3 (30%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 0 (0%) 2 (20%)

Goals Conceded

Doncaster Rovers (Home Form) Cardiff City (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 7 (70%) 7 (70%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 3 (30%) 3 (30%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 2 (20%) 1 (10%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 1 (10%) 1 (10%)

Goal Totals

Doncaster Rovers (Home Form) Cardiff City (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 14 (1.4 avg) 21 (2.1 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 13 (1.3 avg) 13 (1.3 avg)

Match Corners

Both Doncaster Rovers (70% Over 7.5 at home) and Cardiff City (60% Over 7.5 away) regularly see 8+ corners. A moderate-to-high corner count looks likely in this fixture.

Doncaster Rovers (Home Form) Cardiff City (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 7 (70%) 6 (60%)
Over 8.5 Corners 4 (40%) 5 (50%)
Over 9.5 Corners 4 (40%) 5 (50%)
Over 10.5 Corners 4 (40%) 3 (30%)
Over 11.5 Corners 2 (20%) 2 (20%)
Over 12.5 Corners 1 (10%) 1 (10%)

Team Corners

Doncaster Rovers have moderate corner counts at home (6+ corners in 20% of games), and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 20% of home matches.

Cardiff City have moderate corner counts away (6+ corners in 40% of games), and are generally solid defensively away from home, conceding 6+ corners in only 0% of away matches.

Corners Won

Doncaster Rovers (Home Form) Cardiff City (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 4 (40%) 5 (50%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 3 (30%) 4 (40%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 2 (20%) 4 (40%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 1 (10%) 4 (40%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 1 (10%) 3 (30%)

Corners Conceded

Doncaster Rovers (Home Form) Cardiff City (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 6 (60%) 1 (10%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 4 (40%) 0 (0%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 2 (20%) 0 (0%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 2 (20%) 0 (0%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 1 (10%) 0 (0%)

Head 2 Head

The head-to-head record below shows previous results between Doncaster Rovers and Cardiff City. Historical meetings can reveal patterns in how these sides match up — use this alongside the current form and stats above for a fuller picture before placing a bet.

13 Dec 2025
Cardiff City
4 – 3 HT: 2-2
Doncaster Rovers
14 Jan 2012
Doncaster Rovers
0 – 0 HT: 0-0
Cardiff City
10 Sep 2011
Cardiff City
2 – 0 HT: 0-0
Doncaster Rovers
09 Apr 2011
Doncaster Rovers
1 – 3 HT: 0-1
Cardiff City
21 Aug 2010
Cardiff City
4 – 0 HT: 1-0
Doncaster Rovers
30 Jan 2010
Cardiff City
2 – 1 HT: 1-0
Doncaster Rovers
29 Aug 2009
Doncaster Rovers
2 – 0 HT: 2-0
Cardiff City
07 Mar 2009
Cardiff City
3 – 0 HT: 2-0
Doncaster Rovers
16 Aug 2008
Doncaster Rovers
1 – 1 HT: 0-0
Cardiff City

Betting Odds

The table below shows the latest betting odds for Doncaster Rovers vs Cardiff City across a range of markets — full time result, both teams to score, total goals, corners, and first half goals. Odds are sourced from leading bookmakers and are subject to change — always check with your bookmaker before placing a bet.

Full Time Result

Doncaster Rovers 2.9
Draw 3.85
Cardiff City 2.15

Half Time Result

Doncaster Rovers 3.8
Draw 2.44
Cardiff City 2.75

Double Chance

Doncaster Rovers or Draw 1.7
Doncaster Rovers or Cardiff City 1.28
Draw or Cardiff City 1.35

Both Teams to Score

Yes 1.65
No 2.5

Total Goals

Over 1.5 1.24
Over 2.5 1.73
Over 3.5 2.84
Under 1.5 4.33
Under 2.5 2.36
Under 3.5 1.52

1st Half Goals

Over 0.5 1.29
Over 1.5 2.48

Total Corners

Over 8.5 1.22
Over 9.5 1.53
Over 10.5 1.93
Over 11.5 2.13

Doncaster Rovers Goals

Over 0.5 1.28
Over 1.5 2.54

Cardiff City Goals

Over 0.5 1.14
Over 1.5 1.9

Today's Football Acca

Statistical picks combined into a daily accumulator. Each selection backed by match data and recent form analysis.

Today's Over 2.5 Goals Acca
  • Veszprém 2015 W vs Nagykanizsa W 13:00 BST | Nöi NB II, Hungary Veszprém 2015 W have seen over 2.5 goals in 4/5 home matches this season · Nagykanizsa W have seen over 2.5 goals in 6/6 away matches this season · Odds: 1.3
    90% combined
  • Ursus Warszawa vs Talent Warszawa 10:00 BST | IV Liga: Mazowiecka, Poland Ursus Warszawa have seen over 2.5 goals in 7/8 home matches this season · Talent Warszawa have seen over 2.5 goals in 8/9 away matches this season · Odds: 1.53
    88% combined
  • FC Praha W vs Baník Ostrava W 14:00 BST | First League Women, Czech Republic FC Praha W have seen over 2.5 goals in 6/7 home matches this season · Baník Ostrava W have seen over 2.5 goals in 7/8 away matches this season · Odds: 1.5
    87% combined
  • NSA Sofia W vs Paldin W 14:00 BST | Women's League, Bulgaria NSA Sofia W have seen over 2.5 goals in 8/9 home matches this season · Paldin W have seen over 2.5 goals in 7/9 away matches this season · Odds: 1.4
    83% combined

Doncaster Rovers vs Cardiff City Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for Doncaster Rovers vs Cardiff City?

Over 1.5 Goals — Doncaster Rovers see 2+ goals in 70% of home games, Cardiff City in 100% of away games. A reliable lower-risk option for this fixture.

Which team is likely to win, Doncaster Rovers or Cardiff City?

Doncaster Rovers have a slight form edge at home (50% wins) over Cardiff City on the road (40% wins) in League One. Home advantage could be the deciding factor.

Will both teams score in the match between Doncaster Rovers and Cardiff City?

Possibly — Cardiff City regularly see both teams score away (70%), while Doncaster Rovers are lower at home (40%). The visitors are likely to score, but a home reply is less guaranteed.

Will there be Over 2.5 goals in the match between Doncaster Rovers and Cardiff City?

Possibly — Cardiff City regularly feature in high-scoring away games (Over 2.5 in 70%), while Doncaster Rovers are lower at home (50%). The visitors' attacking output suggests multiple goals are likely.

Which team is more likely to score multiple goals: Doncaster Rovers or Cardiff City?

Cardiff City have the stronger away scoring record — 2+ goals in 30% of away games compared to Doncaster Rovers's 30% at home. The visitors may be the more productive side.

Will there be many corners in the match between Doncaster Rovers and Cardiff City?

Doncaster Rovers have seen Over 8.5 Corners in 40% of home games, Cardiff City in 50% of away games in League One. The corner stats don't point strongly in either direction.

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