Cardiff vs Swindon Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 12 Aug 2025

EFL Cup Betting Preview: Cardiff vs Swindon

Cardiff host Swindon in this EFL Cup match at Cardiff City Stadium, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Tuesday 12 August 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

Back Robins to Make Life Difficult for Bluebirds

When Swindon clash against Cardiff, we will take the former at -114 on the Asian Handicap +0.25. With our stake divided between 0 and +0.5, the visitors look as though they can land a return by swerving defeat.

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Swindon Landed Victory in Last Game

Cardiff City played out a 0-0 League One draw in their last game. This was away from home at Vale Park against Port Vale.

Swindon Town won their previous game, beating Cambridge United at home. It was a 3-2 League Two victory at County Ground.

Cardiff vs Swindon Prediction & Betting Tips

We cover the essential Cardiff vs Swindon betting angles, featuring our main match prediction, correct score guidance and a carefully crafted bet builder.

Match Prediction

Swindon have a good chance of winning this EFL Cup clash and we’ll wager them on the Asian Handicap. Take the visitors at -114 with a +0.25 goal start in then expectation that they can perform well.

The football betting tips are created after keeping tabs on the latest EFL Cup team news along with the form guide. We also delve into the latest stats which can provide a barometer for how the action might play out.

Key Cardiff vs Swindon EFL Cup & league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Swindon in 16 of their last 20 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Swindon in 7 of their last 10 games.

Swindon +0.25 Probability

The best football betting sites make it a 53.2% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Cardiff 1 - 2 Swindon

We’re betting on Swindon to secure a 2-1 winning scoreline. Odds of +900 can be taken and it’s great fun to predict a correct score and hopefully land a winner.

Cardiff vs Swindon Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Odds Suggest Cardiff Win

For this EFL Cup encounter, the bookmakers have Cardiff City as the +102 favourites to win. This therefore implies that they have a 50% chance of triumphing. At +235, Swindon Town are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

As the name suggests, the Draw No Bet market means money back if the game ends level. Should you take this option, then you can choose between Cardiff at -204 and Swindon at +138.

The Over 2.5 pick is trading as the favourite when it comes to betting on Total Goals. BTTS wagering is popular and you can back Yes at -164 on the Both Teams to Score market.

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Full-Time Result

1

+102

X

+280

2

+235

Half-Time Result

1

+155

X

+133

2

+260

Double Chance

1X

-313

12

-385

X2

-132

Draw No Bet

1

-204

2

+138

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-102

2 Hcp +0.5

-127

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+112

Over 2.5

-143

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-164

No

+120

Yousef Salech (Cardiff)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Callum Robinson (Cardiff)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Cian Ashford (Cardiff)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Chris Willock (Cardiff)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Ollie Tanner (Cardiff)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Will Fish (Cardiff)

First

-

Anytime

--100

David Turnbull (Cardiff)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Alex Robertson (Cardiff)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Calum Chambers (Cardiff)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Perry Ng (Cardiff)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Latest EFL Cup and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Cardiff Stats

Swindon Stats

Full-Time Result

• 1 win and 1 draw in the previous 2 matches
• 1 wins have been recorded in the previous 1 home matches.

Full-Time Result

• 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.00 goals scored and 0.50 conceded in the previous 2 matches
• An average of 2.00 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 1 home matches
• An average of 1.50 goals per game in the previous 2 matches
• An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 1 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 1 of the previous 2 matches
• BTTS Yes in 1 of the previous 1 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 1 of the previous 2 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 1 of the previous 1 home matches

Goals

• An average of 2.00 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.00 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches

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Cardiff vs Swindon Lineups & Team News

Be smart with your bets — check the Cardiff vs Swindon team news beforehand. We’ll bring you the expected and confirmed lineups for the EFL Cup along with up-to-date injury news.