Barnsley vs Cardiff City: predictions, H2H and market odds

Barnsley have won 4, drawn 2 and lost 4 of their last 10 matches, averaging 1.8 goals scored and 1.9 conceded (1.40 expected goals for, 1.39 against). Cardiff City have won 6, drawn 2 and lost 2 of their last 10 matches, averaging 2.5 goals scored and 1.3 conceded (1.43 expected goals for, 1.21 against).

Both teams scored in 80% of Barnsley's recent matches and 60% of Cardiff City's; 90% and 80% went over 2.5 goals. Both sides have been playing open matches. In their last 3 meetings Barnsley won 0, Cardiff City won 2 and 1 ended level. The most recent, on 27 Jan 2026, finished Cardiff City 4–0 Barnsley.