Rotherham United FC vs Cardiff City FC, League One 2025-26 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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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 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 46 | 77 |
| 4 | Bradford City AFC | 46 | 77 |
| 5 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 6 | Stevenage FC | 46 | 75 |
| 7 | Luton Town FC | 46 | 74 |
| 8 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 46 | 73 |
| 9 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 46 | 67 |
| 10 | Mansfield Town FC | 46 | 65 |
| 11 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 46 | 63 |
| 12 | Reading FC | 46 | 63 |
| 13 | Blackpool FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Barnsley FC | 46 | 59 |
| 16 | Wigan Athletic FC | 46 | 56 |
| 17 | Burton Albion FC | 46 | 54 |
| 18 | Peterborough United FC | 46 | 53 |
| 19 | AFC Wimbledon | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 22 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 23 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 24 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
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 |
Season Stats
| Rotherham United FC | Cardiff City FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #23 | Position | #2 |
| 41 | Points | 91 |
| 46 | Played | 46 |
| 10 / 11 / 25 | W / D / L | 27 / 10 / 9 |
| 41 | Scored | 90 |
| 71 | Conceded | 50 |
| -30 | GD | +40 |
| 0.89 | PPG | 1.98 |
| 22% | Win % | 59% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
63%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Rotherham United FC are 23rd (41 pts). Cardiff City FC are 2nd (91 pts).
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.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Cardiff City FC players.
Lineups
Rotherham United FC Lineups
Cardiff City FC Lineups
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Marlon Pack | 2 |
| Cedric Kipre | 2 |
| Kion Etete | 2 |
| Jordan Hugill | 2 |
| Tom Eaves | 2 |
| Lewis Wing | 1 |
| Ollie Tanner | 1 |
| Jaden Philogene Bidace | 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
3 / 4
0.94
Rotherham United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.23
Cardiff City FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 60% + Cardiff City FC to win 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Cardiff City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.17
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 3.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
Rotherham United FC or Draw
41%
Draw or Cardiff City FC
82%
Rotherham United FC or Cardiff City FC
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Cardiff City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 2
10.4%
1 – 1
9.6%
1 – 2
9.5%
0 – 1
8.9%
0 – 3
Actual
1 – 3
7%
0 – 0
5.7%
2 – 2
4.4%
0 – 4
4.2%
2 – 1
4%
1 – 4
4%
2 – 3
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Rotherham United FC
| Handicap | Rotherham United FC covers | Push | Cardiff City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 4% | 95% |
| -1.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -1 | 5% | 9% | 86% |
| -0.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| +0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +1 | 35% | 22% | 43% |
| +1.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +2 | 57% | 20% | 23% |
| +2.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
Clean Sheet
Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Cardiff City FC keeps clean sheet
40%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

