Cardiff vs Stoke Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 12 Apr 2025

Potters to Cover the Line?

We’ll chance Stoke +0.25 on the Asian Handicap and divide our stake between 0 and +0.5 when they meet Cardiff. A win delivers a payout at -109 although a draw would still land a return.

Previous H2H Was Cardiff Penalty Shoot-out Win

Cardiff City played Preston North End away in their last game. It was a 2-2 draw at Deepdale. The Bluebirds enjoyed 51% possession and six shots on target, with Will Alves and Yakou Meite scoring one goal each.

Stoke City drew their previous game which was at home. The action at Bet365 Stadium ended 1-1 against Luton Town. Mark Robins' men had 47% possession and four shots on goal, while Lewis Baker was on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Cardiff haven’t lost against Stoke in the past ten meetings, with the last clash seeing them claim a penalty shootout FA Cup victory (3-3 AET) at Bet365 Stadium. The past 10 H2H matches have resulted in three Cardiff triumphs and seven draws.

Cardiff have 2 wins, 3 losses and 5 draws, averaging 1.1 goals from 3.7 shots on goal and 8.7 attempts. Omer Riza's team have averaged 44.7% possession and 4.5 corners per match, conceding 1.2 goals and 3.5 corners from 3.0 shots on goal and 7.0 attempts.

Yousef Salech is the top scorer with 4 goals, while Yakou Meite and Isaak Davies both have 2. Will Alves is the leading assists maker on 3.

Stoke have won 3, lost 4 and drawn 3, with an average of 1.4 goals from 3.5 shots on goal and 7.6 attempts. There’s been an average of 44.1% possession, 4.3 corners taken and 4.3 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.5 goals from 3.2 shots on goal and 8.8 attempts.

Lewis Baker has top scored with 5 goals, while Joon-Ho Bae and Sam Gallagher are next on 3 and 2. The top assistors in the last 10 games are Lewis Baker, Million Manhoef and Andrew Moran who have all made 2.

Confirmed Lineups

Cardiff confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Ethan Horvath (GK), Perry Ng, William Fish, Jesper Daland, Cian Ashford, Alex Robertson, Calum Chambers, Will Alves, Callum O'Dowda, Callum Robinson, Yousef Salech.

Stoke confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Viktor Johansson (GK), Junior Tchamadeu, Ashley Phillips, Ben Wilmot, Eric Bocat, Jordan Thompson, Wouter Burger, Million Manhoef, Lewis Baker, Joon-Ho Bae, Ali Al Hamadi.

Cardiff vs Stoke Prediction & Betting Tips

Stoke +0.25 at -109 have the look of a value bet on the Asian Handicap. We give them a good chance of landing a victory in this Championship clash and it’s therefore a pick we’ll back with confidence.

We use the injury and suspension information to come up with the best possible football tips. You will also see that we take a stats-led approach by considering the key numbers.

Key Cardiff vs Stoke league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Stoke in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Stoke in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Stoke in 3 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Cardiff in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Cardiff in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Cardiff in 3 consecutive games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Stoke in 2 consecutive games against Cardiff.

Stoke +0.25 Probability

The bookies make it a 52.1% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our experts have this number between 55-60% based on their in-depth research. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

If you’re hunting for bigger odds and feel confident your pick is going to perform well, then consider moving the line and land a bigger potential return.

Our Match Prediction

Stoke Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -109 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Cardiff 0 - 1 Stoke

There are betting odds of +750 that Stoke land a 1-0 victory. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.

Corners Prediction

Stoke Over 3.5 Corners -135

The 3.5 corners line has been covered by Stoke in four straight away games, while Cardiff have let the opposition have an average of 5.10 corners in their last 10 home matches. We think that the value can be landed by betting on Team Corners and you can get -135 that Stoke go over the line.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Cardiff

Total

8.00 4.50 3.50

Home

10.00 4.90 5.10

Away

8.70 3.30 5.40

Stoke

Total

8.60 4.30 4.30

Home

8.70 3.60 5.10

Away

9.70 3.70 6.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-138

Under 9.5

-100

Cardiff Corners

Over 5.5

-122

Under 5.5

-116

Stoke Corners

Over 3.5

-141

Under 3.5

-100

Most Corners

1

-204

X

+575

2

+190

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Cardiff vs Stoke Odds

For this Championship match, the leading bookies’ betting odds mean Cardiff City are the +125 favourite to win and that means a 44% chance of winning. Stoke City are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +200.

The odds suggest that Under 2.5 Goals is the likelier outcome in this match.

You can back Cardiff City at -163 on the Draw No Bet market, with money back if the game is a draw. Stoke City are +120 with the football betting sites to win this Championship game.

Full-Time Result

1

+125

X

+250

2

+200

Half-Time Result

1

+200

X

+105

2

+275

Double Chance

1X

-275

12

-350

X2

-163

Draw No Bet

1

-163

2

+120

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+101

2 Hcp +0.25

-112

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-150

Over 2.5

+120

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-110

No

-125

Cardiff vs Stoke Lineups & Team News

It’s good to know about any injuries and this is reflected in our Cardiff vs Stoke team news, with this leading to predicted and confirmed lineups.

If you’re looking for the latest player information, check out the Championship squads.

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