Cardiff City U21 - Peterborough United U21 prediction 18 September 2026

England ยท Professional Development League U21Finished
Match Info
CompetitionProfessional Development League U21 ยท England
Start date
Kick-off
Recent Form
Cardiff City U21
W
D
L
W
D
Peterborough United U21
W
D
L
L
L
Recent matches ยท Cardiff City U21
Professional Development League U21
Charlton Athletic U21
Cardiff City U21
34
W
Professional Development League U21
Queens Park Rangers U21
Cardiff City U21
11
D
Premier League Cup U21
Cardiff City U21
Leicester City U21
13
L
Professional Development League U21
Cardiff City U21
Peterborough United U21
60
W
Professional Development League U21
Sheffield United U21
Cardiff City U21
11
D
Premier League Cup U21
Plymouth Argyle U21
Cardiff City U21
23
W
Professional Development League U21
Cardiff City U21
Sheffield Wednesday U21
00
D
Professional Development League U21
Wigan Athletic Reserves
Cardiff City U21
25
W
Professional Development League U21
Cardiff City U21
Barnsley U21
12
L
Premier League Cup U21
Cardiff City U21
Bournemouth U21
41
W
Professional Development League U21
Cardiff City U21
Hull City U21
12
L
Professional Development League U21
Colchester United U21
Cardiff City U21
11
D
Professional Development League U21
Sheffield Wednesday U21
Cardiff City U21
12
W
Professional Development League U21
Brentford U21
Cardiff City U21
40
L
Professional Development League U21
Cardiff City U21
Fleetwood Town U21
21
W
Recent matches ยท Peterborough United U21
Professional Development League U21
Barnsley U21
Peterborough United U21
36
W
Professional Development League U21
Peterborough United U21
Sheffield Wednesday U21
22
D
Professional Development League U21
Peterborough United U21
Sheffield United U21
04
L
Premier League Cup U21
Peterborough United U21
Nottingham Forest U21
15
L
Professional Development League U21
Peterborough United U21
Fleetwood Town U21
01
L
Professional Development League U21
Cardiff City U21
Peterborough United U21
60
L
Professional Development League U21
Peterborough United U21
Bristol City U21
33
D
Premier League Cup U21
Luton Town U21
Peterborough United U21
04
W
Professional Development League U21
Swansea City U21
Peterborough United U21
23
W
Professional Development League U21
Peterborough United U21
Queens Park Rangers U21
20
W
Professional Development League U21
Peterborough United U21
Nottingham Forest U21
01
L
Professional Development League U21
Stoke City U21
Peterborough United U21
13
W
Professional Development League U21
Peterborough United U21
Brentford U21
11
D
Professional Development League U21
Swansea City U21
Peterborough United U21
12
W
Professional Development League U21
Charlton Athletic U21
Peterborough United U21
52
L
Head-to-Head ยท summary
5
Cardiff City U21
0
Draws
0
Peterborough United U21
Previous meetings
Professional Development League U21
Cardiff City U21
Peterborough United U21
60
Professional Development League U21
Peterborough United U21
Cardiff City U21
14
Professional Development League U21
Cardiff City U21
Peterborough United U21
40
Premier League 2 U21
Cardiff City U21
Peterborough United U21
21
Premier League 2 U21
Cardiff City U21
Peterborough United U21
31
League Standings
#TeamPWDLGoalsGDPts
1Bolton Wanderers Res.870122:6+1621
2Fleetwood Town U21961213:13019
3Swansea City U21950416:14+215
4Coventry City U21741217:11+613
5Sheffield United U21841313:8+513
6Cardiff City U21733118:9+912
7Bristol City U21733118:12+612
8Peterborough United U21832316:21-511
9Wigan Athletic U21924320:25-510
10Huddersfield Town U21530213:9+49
11Charlton Athletic U21923416:19-39
12Barnsley U21822416:23-78
13Queens Park Rangers U21922516:23-78
14Sheffield Wednesday U21814313:16-37
15Colchester United U21720514:21-76
16Hull City U2161239:13-45
17Millwall U2140042:9-70
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Cardiff City U21 vs Peterborough United U21 Prediction (Sep 18)

The Cardiff City U21 vs Peterborough United U21 prediction for September 18, 2026, points towards a competitive Professional Development League U21 clash. Based on our win probability analysis, Cardiff City U21 enters this match as the favorite with a 45% chance of winning, while Peterborough United U21 holds a 30% chance and the draw is at 25%.

Team Form

Cardiff City U21's recent form shows inconsistency, with results of D, W, D, W, L in their last five matches. They drew 1-1 away at Sheffield United U21 on Sep 14 and played a 0-0 home draw against Sheffield Wednesday U21 on Sep 01. Their last home match ended in a 1-2 loss to Barnsley U21 on Aug 18.

Peterborough United U21 comes into this fixture in stronger form, recording D, W, W, W, L. They drew 3-3 at home against Bristol City U21 on Sep 15 and secured a 2-0 home win over Queens Park Rangers U21 on Aug 18. The away side has won three of their last four matches.

Head-to-Head Record

The head-to-head record heavily favors Cardiff City U21, who have won all four previous encounters. The most recent meeting on Sep 02, 2025, saw Cardiff City U21 win 4-1 away at Peterborough United U21. Earlier, on Apr 01, 2025, Cardiff secured a dominant 4-0 home victory. The historical record stands at 4 home wins, 0 draws, and 0 away wins.

League Table Positions

In the Professional Development League U21 standings, Peterborough United U21 sits 2nd with 7 points from 3 matches (2 wins, 1 draw). Cardiff City U21 is 9th with 5 points from 4 matches (1 win, 2 draws, 1 loss). The away form table shows Cardiff in 3rd with 4 points from 2 away games, while Peterborough is 4th with 3 points from 1 away match.

Win Probability: Cardiff City U21 or Peterborough United U21?

Cardiff City U21 has a 45% chance of winning, the draw is at 25%, and Peterborough United U21 has a 30% chance. This calculation is based on the available odds, which imply a home win probability around 48% after removing the bookmaker margin, adjusted downwards due to Cardiff's mixed recent form. Peterborough's stronger overall league position and better recent results increase their chances, but Cardiff's perfect head-to-head record and home advantage keep them as favorites.

Odds & Match Prediction

Bookmakers' odds show Cardiff City U21 as the favorite, with the best home win price at 2.00. The draw is available at 2.75, and an away win for Peterborough United U21 at 3.25. Based on the stats, Cardiff City U21 is more likely to win, but Peterborough's form suggests they could challenge the historical trend.

Cardiff City U21 vs Peterborough United U21 โ€” FAQ

Who will win Cardiff City U21 vs Peterborough United U21?
Cardiff City U21 is the favorite with a 45% win probability, compared to 30% for Peterborough United U21 and a 25% chance of a draw. This is based on odds, head-to-head dominance, and home advantage.
What is the win probability for Cardiff City U21?
Cardiff City U21 has a 45% chance of winning. Despite mixed recent form, their perfect head-to-head record of 4 wins against Peterborough United U21 and home advantage support this probability.
When is the Cardiff City U21 vs Peterborough United U21 match?
The match is scheduled for September 18, 2026, at 18:00 UTC. It is a Professional Development League U21 fixture in England.
What are the odds for the match?
The best available odds are 2.00 for a Cardiff City U21 win, 2.75 for a draw, and 3.25 for a Peterborough United U21 win. These odds reflect Cardiff City U21 as the favorite.
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