Expert Overview: Stevenage vs Cardiff City
The upcoming match between Stevenage and Cardiff City on December 9, 2025, at 19:45, presents a thrilling encounter for football enthusiasts and bettors alike. With both teams showcasing unique strengths and weaknesses throughout the season, this match promises to be a tactical battle. Stevenage, known for their defensive resilience, will aim to capitalize on their home advantage, while Cardiff City will look to exploit any gaps with their dynamic attack. The betting odds reflect a game where both teams might struggle to score freely, but there is potential for a competitive match with several goals. The average total goals expected is 3.13, indicating a possibility of an open game.
Stevenage
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Cardiff City
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Date: 2025-12-09
Time: 20:00
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Venue: The Lamex Stadium
Score: 0-1
Predictions:
| Market | Prediction | Odd | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5.5 Cards | 90.60% | (0-1) | |
| Both Teams Not To Score In 2nd Half | 85.20% | (0-1) 0-1 2H 1.29 | |
| Both Teams Not To Score In 1st Half | 83.40% | (0-1) 0-0 1H 1.15 | |
| Under 4.5 Cards | 85.10% | (0-1) | |
| Under 2.5 Goals | 81.50% | (0-1) 1.67 | |
| Away Team Not To Score In 1st Half | 76.90% | (0-1) | |
| Away Team To Score In 2nd Half | 74.80% | (0-1) | |
| Both Teams Not to Score | 68.50% | (0-1) 1.87 | |
| Draw In First Half | 69.90% | (0-1) 0-0 1H 2.00 | |
| First Goal 30+ Minutes | 62.70% | (0-1) | |
| Home Team To Score In 1st Half | 55.60% | (0-1) | |
| Home Team Not To Score In 2nd Half | 56.70% | (0-1) | |
| Over 1.5 Goals | 55.80% | (0-1) 1.40 | |
| Under 0.5 Goals HT | 50.50% | (0-1) 0-0 1H 2.50 | |
| Last Goal 73+ Minutes | 51.20% | (0-1) 1.83 | |
| Goal In Last 15 Minutes | 52.60% | (0-1) | |
| Yellow Cards | 2.46% | (0-1) | |
| Avg. Total Goals | 2.43% | (0-1) | |
| Avg. Goals Scored | 2.71% | (0-1) | |
| Avg. Conceded Goals | 1.92% | (0-1) |
Betting Predictions
Defensive Metrics
- Under 5.5 Cards: 94.70 – Both teams are likely to maintain discipline, avoiding excessive bookings.
- Under 4.5 Cards: 86.30 – Reflects a cautious approach from both sides.
- Away Team Not To Score In 1st Half: 76.40 – Cardiff might find it challenging to break down Stevenage’s defense early on.
- Both Teams Not To Score In 1st Half: 85.90 – Indicates a tight start with defenses likely to be at the forefront.
- Both Teams Not To Score: 69.30 – A low-scoring game is plausible given both teams’ defensive records.
- Under 0.5 Goals HT: 55.20 – Reflects expectations of a slow start with few goals in the first half.
Scoring Predictions
- Under 2.5 Goals: 77.10 – Suggests a match with limited scoring opportunities.
- Over 1.5 Goals: 54.30 – Indicates potential for more than one goal being scored.
- Away Team To Score In 2nd Half: 76.60 – Cardiff could find their rhythm later in the game.
- First Goal 30+ Minutes: 61.60 – Goals may come after an initial period of tactical play.
- Last Goal 73+ Minutes: 50.30 – Late goals could be decisive in this match.
- Goal In Last 15 Minutes: 49.30 – Closing stages may see crucial goals.
Tactical Insights
- Draw In First Half: 66.40 – Both teams could be evenly matched initially.
- Home Team To Score In 1st Half: 58.00 – Stevenage might have a slight edge early on.
- Home Team Not To Score In 2nd Half: 59.50 – Cardiff may pose threats as the game progresses.
Additions
- Avg. Total Goals: 3.13 – Indicates an expectation of an engaging match with multiple goals.
- Avg. Goals Scored: 2.51 – Reflects Stevenage’s attacking potential.
- Avg. Conceded Goals: 1.42 – Suggests Cardiff’s ability to find the net against defenses.
- Yellow Cards:: Expected average of around 2-3 cards per match, indicating moderate discipline issues during play.
