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. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

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.

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.

League One		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Cardiff	46	27	10	9	90	50	40	90:50	91

League Two		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
9	Swindon	46	22	9	15	70	59	11	70:59	75

Confirmed Lineups

Cardiff confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Nathan Trott (GK), Ronan Kpakio, William Fish, Calum Chambers, Joel Bagan, David Turnbull, Ryan Wintle, Rubin Colwill, Cian Ashford, Callum Robinson, Isaak Davies.

Swindon confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Connor Ripley (GK), Joel McGregor, Will Wright, Filozofe Mabete, Thomas Wilson-Brown, Gavin Kilkenny, James Ball, Paul Glatzel, Billy Bodin, Harry Smith, Princewill Ehibhatiomhan.

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.

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

Swindon Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -114 Bet Now

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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 +1000 can be taken and it’s great fun to predict a correct score and hopefully land a winner.

Cardiff vs Swindon Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

For this EFL Cup encounter, the bookmakers have Cardiff City as the -122 favourites to win. This therefore implies that they have a 55% chance of triumphing. At +300, Swindon Town are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

For those wanting an alternative, Cardiff are +135 on the Half-Time Result market. This means they need to lead at the break, with Swindon being priced up at +300 and the draw is +135.

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 -156 on the Both Teams to Score market.

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Full-Time Result

1

-122

X

+295

2

+300

Half-Time Result

1

+135

X

+135

2

+300

Double Chance

1X

-417

12

-417

X2

-108

Draw No Bet

1

-270

2

+180

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-125

2 Hcp +0.5

-104

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+114

Over 2.5

-149

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-156

No

+115

The First Goalscorer favourite is Callum Robinson at +370, with similar odds available for this player to register the last goal.

Callum Robinson (Cardiff)

First

+125

Anytime

+370

Yousef Salech (Cardiff)

First

+185

Anytime

+500

Cian Ashford (Cardiff)

First

+285

Anytime

+650

Chris Willock (Cardiff)

First

+440

Anytime

+1050

Ollie Tanner (Cardiff)

First

+450

Anytime

+1050

Will Fish (Cardiff)

First

+575

Anytime

+1700

David Turnbull (Cardiff)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Alex Robertson (Cardiff)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

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

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.

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