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England League One

Doncaster

Cardiff

Match Events

26'

Alex Robertson

Robbie Gotts

45'

46'

Dylan Lawlor

56'

Cian Ashford

George Broadbent

77'

90'

Callum Robinson

Preview

Cardiff Aim to Extend Dominance Against Struggling Doncaster in League One

League leaders Cardiff visit a Doncaster side in a slump, with the visitors boasting a formidable league record and impressive scoring power. Doncaster's recent upturn in form at home offers a glimmer of hope, but Cardiff's overall dominance suggests they are strong favourites.

This fixture pits Cardiff's high-possession, attacking style against a Doncaster side that has struggled for consistency. Cardiff's ability to dominate the ball (averaging over 61% possession) and create numerous shooting opportunities will likely see them dictate the rhythm of the game. Doncaster's recent struggles with possession and passing accuracy suggest they may find it difficult to build from the back against Cardiff's press. The home side will need to be defensively resolute and hope to catch Cardiff on a rare off-day, perhaps through quick transitions, but their overall defensive record, conceding 1.4 at home on average, offers little reassurance.

Team statistics

England League One

Doncaster

Cardiff

Matches played

11 - 6 - 15

Results

21 - 6 - 6

34.4%

Win %

63.6%

1.1

Goals scored

1.9

1.6

Goals conceded

1.1

3.7

Shots on target

5.2

4.8

Shots off target

3.7

Blocked shots

4.2

50.2

Ball possession

61.8

70.9

Pass accuracy

82.5

Fouls

2.4

Goalkeeper saves

2.4

Yellow cards

1.8

Red cards

League averages

Key points

• Cardiff boast a 63.6% win rate across the season, significantly outperforming Doncaster's 34.4%.
• Doncaster's home scoring average of 1.4 goals per game is dwarfed by Cardiff's overall average of 1.9.
• Cardiff have won their last three home matches, scoring an average of 3.7 goals in those fixtures.

AI Prediction

Cardiff's overwhelming statistical superiority, particularly their attacking output and overall league position, makes them strong favourites. While Doncaster have shown some fight at home recently, Cardiff's away record and recent scoring form suggest they have the firepower to overcome any resistance. Both teams have shown they can score, but Cardiff's defence is also more robust, making an 'over' bet on total goals appealing given their offensive tendencies.

AI

Confidence

Pick

Recent Win% (20)
nova-lite-v1 (fr)

by amazon

72%

AWAY

BTTS YES

2.5 OVER

1x2

30%

O/U

57%

BTTS

47%
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by google

78%

AWAY

BTTS YES

2.5 OVER

1x2

43%

O/U

53%

BTTS

47%
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by google

68%

AWAY

BTTS YES

2.5 OVER

1x2

40%

O/U

47%

BTTS

50%

H2H

League One

Match date	Team	Score	Team	O/U 2.5	BTTS
12/13/2025	Doncaster	L 3 - 4 W	Cardiff AWAY	O	Y

Includes records from 2023 onwards.

Team recent

Doncaster

H/A	VS	Score	Results	O/U 2.5	BTTS	Cor 9.5
AWAY	Rotherham	2 - 1	W	O	Y	N
HOME	Huddersfield	1 - 0	W	U	N	N
AWAY	Wycombe	0 - 4	L	O	N	N
AWAY	Burton Albion	2 - 1	W	O	Y	Y
AWAY	Bradford	0 - 1	L	U	N	N
HOME	Leyton Orient	3 - 0	W	O	N	N
HOME	Wigan	3 - 3	D	O	Y	Y
AWAY	AFC Wimbledon	1 - 0	W	U	N	N
HOME	Bolton	1 - 1	D	U	Y	N
AWAY	Stockport County	2 - 4	L	O	Y	N

Doncaster find themselves in a precarious position, sitting below the mid-table mark with a negative goal difference. While their overall record shows more losses than wins, they have managed to secure points in 40% of their home fixtures, averaging 1.4 goals. However, their recent form has been a mixed bag, with a significant dip in possession and passing accuracy in their last match, despite a win. The last home game saw them score three, but they also conceded one, highlighting a continued fragility at the back.

Cardiff

H/A	VS	Score	Results	O/U 2.5	BTTS	Cor 9.5
AWAY	Plymouth	2 - 5	L	O	Y	Y
HOME	AFC Wimbledon	4 - 1	W	O	Y	N
HOME	Luton	3 - 1	W	O	Y	Y
AWAY	Rotherham	3 - 0	W	O	N	Y
AWAY	Burton Albion	2 - 2	D	O	Y	N
HOME	Barnsley	4 - 0	W	O	N	Y
HOME	Stockport County	1 - 1	D	U	Y	Y
AWAY	Bradford	2 - 1	W	O	Y	N
AWAY	Leyton Orient	1 - 1	D	U	Y	N
HOME	Wigan	1 - 0	W	U	N	Y

Cardiff are flying high at the top of League One, their statistics painting a picture of a team destined for promotion. Their overall win percentage stands at a dominant 63.6%, with an impressive scoring record of 1.9 goals per game against just 1.1 conceded. At home, they are almost unbeatable, averaging a staggering 2.5 goals. Even on the road, they maintain a strong scoring threat, netting 1.4 goals per contest, and their recent form is exceptionally strong, with three wins in their last three home games, scoring an average of 3.7 goals. Despite a recent heavy defeat away from home, their overall offensive power remains undeniable.

Over

Under

Yes

Odds

1x2

HOME

DRAW

3.75

AWAY

2.1

2.5 OVER/UNDER

OVER

1.67

UNDER

2.15

BTTS

YES

1.62

2.2

Lineups

Lineup information is currently unavailable. It will be updated 1 hour before kickoff.

Average Player Rating

Injuries / suspensions

No injury/suspension information available.

League table

England League One

#	Team	Played	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	Form
1	Cardiff	22	15	2	5	40	23	17	47	WWLWW
2	Lincoln	23	13	5	5	34	23	11	44	WWWDW
3	Bradford	22	12	7	3	32	21	11	43	WWLWW
4	Stockport County	22	11	5	6	33	29	4	38	WLWLW
5	Huddersfield	23	11	4	8	42	31	11	37	WWWDD
6	Bolton	22	10	7	5	30	21	9	37	LWLWW
7	Stevenage	21	10	6	5	25	17	8	36	LDDWL
8	Luton	23	10	5	8	33	28	5	35	WWLDD
9	Wycombe	23	7	8	8	29	27	2	29	DLWDL
10	Reading	22	7	8	7	29	28	1	29	DWWLL
11	Mansfield Town	22	8	5	9	28	28	0	29	WWLDL
12	Wigan	22	7	8	7	25	25	0	29	WLLDW
13	Blackpool	23	8	5	10	29	30	-1	29	WWWDW
14	Peterborough	22	9	2	11	26	28	-2	29	DWWWW
15	Barnsley	20	8	4	8	32	32	0	28	LLLWL
16	Leyton Orient	23	8	4	11	34	38	-4	28	LLWLD
17	AFC Wimbledon	22	8	4	10	24	30	-6	28	LDLDL
18	Burton Albion	22	7	6	9	23	29	-6	27	LWDDL
19	Northampton	22	8	3	11	22	28	-6	27	LLWLD
20	Exeter City	22	8	2	12	22	21	1	26	WLWLW
21	Plymouth	23	8	2	13	28	38	-10	26	DLWWW
22	Rotherham	23	6	6	11	22	33	-11	24	LLLLL
23	Doncaster	23	6	4	13	23	40	-17	22	LLLLL
24	Port Vale	22	3	6	13	13	30	-17	15	LLLDL

Doncaster vs Cardiff AI Match Preview, Prediction, Team Stats Comparison, League table

Match Events

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Cardiff Aim to Extend Dominance Against Struggling Doncaster in League One

Team statistics

Team Stats Comparison

Key points

AI Prediction

H2H

Team recent

Doncaster Team recent

Cardiff Team recent

Odds

Lineups

Injuries / suspensions

League table