Championship predictions

Derby County vs Cardiff Prediction

Saturday, 22 August 2026, 15:00 UK · Pride Park Stadium

Derby County

2–2

Full time

Cardiff

Our picks

AI pick

✓ Won

Both Teams to Score

Both Teams to Score · estimated odds ~1.80

Expert pick

✓ Won

Over 2.5 goals

Over/Under Goals · estimated odds ~1.75

Recent form: Derby County have taken 6 points from their last 5 games (7 goals for, 8 against), while Cardiff have collected 10 (14 for, 8 against). Both sides' recent games have averaged around 3.7 goals, which points towards an open match. The bookmakers make Derby County favourites at 1.98 (about 51% implied), with the draw at 3.50. Our AI model backs Both Teams to Score, while our expert goes for Over 2.5 goals.

Odds & implied probability

Derby County

1.98

51%

Draw

3.50

29%

Cardiff

3.67

27%

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Recent form

Derby County

WLWLL

Last 5: 2W 0D 3L · 7 scored, 8 conceded

Cardiff

WWWLD

Last 5: 3W 1D 1L · 14 scored, 8 conceded

Our Championship record (last 30 days): 27 of 38 matches won (71%).

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Derby County vs Cardiff: FAQ

What is the Derby County vs Cardiff prediction?

Our AI model picks Both Teams to Score and our expert picks Over 2.5 goals.

When is Derby County vs Cardiff?

The Championship match kicks off on Saturday, 22 August 2026, 15:00 UK at Pride Park Stadium.

What are the odds for Derby County vs Cardiff?

Around 1.98 for Derby County, 3.50 for the draw and 3.67 for Cardiff. Odds change, so always check before betting.

What was the Derby County vs Cardiff result?

Derby County 2–2 Cardiff. Our AI pick won and our expert pick won.

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