Rotherham United FC vs Cardiff City FC, League One 2025-26 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Rotherham United FC vs Cardiff City FC — League One .
- Rotherham United FC 46 games · 41 pts (2026/27)
- Cardiff City FC 46 games · 91 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Sebastian Stockbridge (England)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford City AFC | 7 | 15 |
| 2 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 7 | 14 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 8 | 13 |
| 4 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 8 | 13 |
| 5 | Cambridge United FC | 8 | 13 |
| 6 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 7 | 12 |
| 7 | Burton Albion FC | 8 | 12 |
| 8 | AFC Wimbledon | 8 | 12 |
| 9 | Reading FC | 7 | 11 |
| 10 | Oxford United FC | 6 | 11 |
| 11 | Leyton Orient FC | 7 | 10 |
| 12 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 13 | Stevenage FC | 7 | 9 |
| 14 | Leicester City FC | 7 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackpool FC | 7 | 8 |
| 16 | Luton Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 17 | Mansfield Town FC | 7 | 8 |
| 18 | Barnsley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 19 | Bromley FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Notts County FC | 7 | 7 |
| 21 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 7 | 6 |
| 22 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 7 | 6 |
| 23 | Peterborough United FC | 8 | 5 |
| 24 | Wigan Athletic FC | 7 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Feb | Cardiff City FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 31 Jan | Exeter City FC | A | 4–0 | W |
| 27 Jan | Northampton Town FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 24 Jan | AFC Wimbledon | H | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Jan | Stockport County FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 01 Jan | Peterborough United FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Feb | Rotherham United FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 31 Jan | Burton Albion FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 27 Jan | Barnsley FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 24 Jan | Stockport County FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Jan | Bradford City AFC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 10 Jan | Leyton Orient FC | A | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
63%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Rotherham United FC is hosting Cardiff City FC for another epic battle.
- Rotherham United FC will have plenty to reflect on. Cardiff City FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Rotherham United FC Lineups
Cardiff City FC Lineups
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jordan Hugill | 2 |
| Tom Eaves | 2 |
| Marlon Pack | 2 |
| Cedric Kipre | 2 |
| Kion Etete | 2 |
| Perry Ng | 1 |
| Sam Nombe | 1 |
| Matty Crooks | 1 |
Head to Head
Rotherham United FC Form
2026-02-07
Rotherham United FC
0–3
Cardiff City FC
L
2026-01-31
Exeter City FC
0–4
Rotherham United FC
W
2026-01-27
Rotherham United FC
2–1
Northampton Town FC
W
2026-01-24
Rotherham United FC
1–1
AFC Wimbledon
D
2026-01-17
Stockport County FC
3–2
Rotherham United FC
L
2026-01-01
Rotherham United FC
0–2
Peterborough United FC
L
Cardiff City FC Form
2026-02-07
Rotherham United FC
0–3
Cardiff City FC
W
2026-01-31
Burton Albion FC
2–2
Cardiff City FC
D
2026-01-27
Cardiff City FC
4–0
Barnsley FC
W
2026-01-24
Cardiff City FC
1–1
Stockport County FC
D
2026-01-17
Bradford City AFC
1–2
Cardiff City FC
W
2026-01-10
Leyton Orient FC
1–1
Cardiff City FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.16
Rotherham United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.66
Cardiff City FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Cardiff City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.82
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Rotherham United FC or Draw
54%
Draw or Cardiff City FC
73%
Rotherham United FC or Cardiff City FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Cardiff City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.4%
1 – 2
9.2%
0 – 1
9%
0 – 2
8.1%
0 – 0
7.8%
2 – 1
6.4%
1 – 0
6%
2 – 2
5.3%
1 – 3
5.1%
0 – 3
Actual
2 – 0
4%
2 – 3
3%
Asian Handicap — Rotherham United FC
| Handicap | Rotherham United FC covers | Push | Cardiff City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 15% | 75% |
| -0.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| +0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +1 | 52% | 22% | 26% |
| +1.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +2 | 74% | 15% | 11% |
| +2.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
Clean Sheet
Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Cardiff City FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.