Prediction: Derby vs Cardiff Betting Tips for 2026-08-22
Derby vs Cardiff betting predictions and tips
Derby vs Cardiff on 22 August 2026 at Pride Park promises an intriguing Championship clash. Typically, Cardiff has a slight edge in recent head-to-head matchups and away performance. Our predictions favor an away or draw result, reflecting current form and team strengths.
Derby vs Cardiff Betting Tips
These are our top betting tips and predictions for the match. The match has already kicked off, so tips can no longer be added to a ticket.
Championship detailed statistics
Standings
Derby stats
| MP | W | D | L | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Home | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Away | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| CS | BTTS | FTS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Home | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Away | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Cardiff stats
| MP | W | D | L | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| Home | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Away | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| CS | BTTS | FTS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Home | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Away | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Over | Under | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Derby
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Cardiff
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Derby
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Cardiff
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| 0.5 goals | 3 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| 1.5 goals | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
| 2.5 goals | 0 | 1 | 5 | 7 |
| 3.5 goals | 0 | 0 | 5 | 8 |
| 4.5 goals | 0 | 0 | 5 | 8 |
| Over | Under | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Derby
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Cardiff
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Derby
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Cardiff
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| 0.5 goals | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 1.5 goals | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| 2.5 goals | 2 | 0 | 3 | 8 |
| 3.5 goals | 0 | 0 | 5 | 8 |
| 4.5 goals | 0 | 0 | 5 | 8 |
Goals scored
Per match
Derby
0
Cardiff
0
Goals conceded
Per match
Derby
0
Cardiff
0
Best scoring interval
Derby
0
Cardiff
0
Most conceded interval
Derby
0
Cardiff
0
Derby cards
Cardiff cards
Derby
| Formation | Matches played |
|---|---|
| 0-0-0-0 | 0 |
| 0-0-0-0 | 0 |
Cardiff
| Formation | Matches played |
|---|---|
| 0-0-0-0 | 0 |
| 0-0-0-0 | 0 |
Match setup overview
Derby vs Cardiff at Pride Park on 22 August 2026 is a competitive fixture with Cardiff showing recent away form and Derby struggling to convert chances. The match leans towards an away or draw result, supported by recent Head to Head trends.
Team news highlights
Derby is under pressure to start strongly, while Cardiff's squad features key players like Noah Williams and J. Bagan. Injuries aren't specified, but squad consistency could influence the match flow.
Tactical betting insights
Expect Derby to deploy a cautious approach, given their recent defensive struggles and Cardiff's potent attack in recent away games. Both teams might focus on set pieces and disciplined defending, which can impact odds on corners and cards.
Match game-state scenarios
If Derby scores first in Derby vs Cardiff, they could sit deeper and absorb pressure, risking Cardiff's late surge, as seen in past encounters. A draw at halftimes isn't unlikely given recent form. Cardiff's last away win at Derby shows they can steal points.