Cardiff vs Swindon Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 08 Aug 2026
Cardiff vs Swindon Predictions
Cardiff could have the upper hand against Swindon. We think the favourites will win by two goals or more, so we’ll play the -1.5 on the Asian Handicap at tempting betting odds of -105.
Check out the complete Cardiff vs Swindon betting breakdown below, highlighting the logic behind our main match prediction, as well as our correct score prediction and bet builder tips.
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Championship team Cardiff host League Two outfit Swindon at Cardiff City Stadium in the first round of the EFL Cup, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 8 August.
Cardiff City suffered a defeat in their last game. A 5-4 League One scoreline occurred away from home at One Call Stadium against Mansfield Town.
Swindon Town lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Chesterfield 2-1 at County Ground in League Two.
H2H: Cardiff Beat Swindon in Pair’s Previous Clash
These two teams last met at Cardiff City Stadium, with Cardiff claiming the home win. Beating Swindon by a 2-1 scoreline.
| Championship | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 |  Cardiff |
8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 12 | -2 | 10:12 | 7 |
| League Two | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 |  Swindon |
7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 11 | -3 | 8:11 | 10 |
Confirmed Lineups
Cardiff confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Nathan Trott (GK), Perry Ng, Ronan Kpakio, Gabriel Osho, Joel Bagan, Alex Robertson, David Turnbull, Cian Ashford, Isaak Davies, Ollie Tanner, Yousef Salech.
Swindon confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Connor Ripley (GK), Mitchell Clark, Billy Kirkman, Ben Middlemas, Stephan Negru, Matthew Virtue, Sam Inwood, Tom Nichols, Paul Glatzel, Aaron Drinan, Louis Millard.
Main Match Prediction
If you agree with our verdict that Cardiff can win convincingly, then you can back them -1.5 on the Asian Handicap at -105. The favourites could have the upper hand in this EFL Cup clash.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league and EFL Cup matches):
Our EFL Cup experts like to go through the form guide, with injuries and suspensions also having a bearing on the match. Before making our football predictions, we combine this information with the latest numbers.
According to the latest odds, there’s a 51.3% likelihood of our pick winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
2
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0
Swindon
A 2-0 win in favor of Cardiff is available at odds of +480. Take a chance on the correct score and get rewarded for predicting the right scoreline.
Bet Builder Tips
If you fancy a same-game multi, then why not take Cardiff to cover the -1.5 Asian Handicap, both teams to score No and also no more than two goals in the match.
The bet builder route is a great one for football fans requiring a tailored same-game multi on a match. You need all your predictions to be correct and many readers love to place a tailored bet on the clash which interests them most.
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.
With an estimated 77% chance of winning, the bookies are taking few chances with their -333 betting odds about Cardiff City triumphing in this EFL Cup clash. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, the underdogs Swindon Town are trading at +650.
There’s a Half-Time Result market should you wish to predict the outcome at the break. Swindon are +600 here and the draw is +180, with Cardiff on offer at -147.
The Total Goals odds suggest that Over 2.5 is a strong probability in this contest. If you’re anticipating that both teams will score, the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at -128.
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Latest EFL Cup and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.
Cardiff Stats
Swindon Stats
- 4 wins and 1 defeat in the previous 5 matches
- 2 wins and 1 defeat in the previous 3 home matches
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.00 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 5 matches
- An average of 2.00 goals scored and 1.33 conceded in the previous 3 home matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 5 matches
- An average of 3.33 goals per game in the previous 3 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 5 matches
- BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 3 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 5 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 3 home matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 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
Avoid surprises — review the Cardiff vs Swindon team news before you bet. Expect the predicted and confirmed EFL Cup lineups along with timely injury updates.
Cardiff Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Swindon Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Cardiff Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Swindon Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Cardiff Substitutes
- 8Jack Moylan
- 16Chris Willock
- 24Eli King
- 27Joel Colwill
- 30Harry Tyrer
- 33Rob Tankiewicz
- 40Noah Anyadike
- 43Paul Moreno
- 47Callum Robinson
Swindon Substitutes
- 12Lewis Ward
- 15Joseph Hungbo
- 17Ryan Tafazolli
- 18James Debayo
- 28Ollie Palmer
- 38L. Griffiths-Brown
Previous Cardiff Lineups
Previous Swindon Lineups
Cardiff Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Brian Barry-Murphy
Swindon Player Stats & Squad
Championship Table
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swansea | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 13:6 | 17 |
| 2 | West Ham | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 22:11 | 15 |
| 3 | Middlesbrough | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 16:12 | 15 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 15:10 | 14 |
| 5 | West Brom | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 10:8 | 14 |
| 6 | QPR | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 10:7 | 13 |
| 7 | Stoke | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 13:12 | 13 |
| 8 | Bristol City | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 11:12 | 13 |
| 9 | Charlton | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 7:10 | 12 |
| 10 | Birmingham | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 12:11 | 11 |
| 11 | Millwall | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 15:15 | 11 |
| 12 | Lincoln | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 7:8 | 11 |
| 13 | Southampton | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 19:10 | 10 |
| 14 | Wrexham | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 9:12 | 10 |
| 15 | Bolton | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 11:15 | 10 |
| 16 | Blackburn | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 12:12 | 9 |
| 17 | Norwich | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 16:17 | 9 |
| 18 | Sheffield Utd | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9:11 | 9 |
| 19 | Portsmouth | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9:10 | 8 |
| 20 | Watford | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7:10 | 8 |
| 21 | Cardiff | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 10:12 | 7 |
| 22 | Derby | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7:14 | 5 |
| 23 | Preston | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 8:15 | 4 |
| 24 | Burnley | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 9:17 | 4 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southampton | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 15:4 | 12 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 11:7 | 10 |
| 3 | West Ham | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 14:4 | 9 |
| 4 | Stoke | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8:3 | 9 |
| 5 | Swansea | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5:1 | 8 |
| 6 | West Brom | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6:3 | 8 |
| 7 | Charlton | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3:1 | 8 |
| 8 | Millwall | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9:5 | 7 |
| 9 | Wolverhampton | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:3 | 7 |
| 10 | Watford | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6:5 | 7 |
| 11 | Norwich | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 10:8 | 6 |
| 12 | Cardiff | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7:5 | 6 |
| 13 | Blackburn | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7:6 | 6 |
| 14 | Bolton | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5:5 | 6 |
| 15 | Bristol City | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3:4 | 6 |
| 16 | Wrexham | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5:5 | 5 |
| 17 | QPR | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4:4 | 5 |
| 18 | Birmingham | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7:7 | 4 |
| 19 | Portsmouth | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5:7 | 4 |
| 20 | Sheffield Utd | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4:6 | 4 |
| 21 | Burnley | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5:6 | 3 |
| 22 | Preston | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4:8 | 3 |
| 23 | Lincoln | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3:6 | 2 |
| 24 | Derby | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3:8 | 1 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barnet | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 17:10 | 15 |
| 2 | Walsall | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 10:4 | 13 |
| 3 | Grimsby | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 11:6 | 13 |
| 4 | Gillingham | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 11:6 | 12 |
| 5 | Cheltenham | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 14:11 | 12 |
| 6 | Bristol Rovers | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 12:11 | 12 |
| 7 | York City | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 13:10 | 11 |
| 8 | Chesterfield | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 10:8 | 11 |
| 9 | Crewe | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 7:5 | 11 |
| 10 | Tranmere | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 9:7 | 10 |
| 11 | Fleetwood | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 8:7 | 10 |
| 12 | Salford | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 8:9 | 10 |
| 13 | Swindon | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 8:11 | 10 |
| 14 | Rotherham | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 10:10 | 9 |
| 15 | Colchester | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 8:10 | 9 |
| 16 | Oldham | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 8:9 | 7 |
| 17 | Rochdale | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7:10 | 7 |
| 18 | Shrewsbury | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5:11 | 7 |
| 19 | Newport | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 10:11 | 6 |
| 20 | Exeter | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4:5 | 6 |
| 21 | Accr. Stanley | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 10:13 | 6 |
| 22 | Northampton | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3:6 | 6 |
| 23 | Port Vale | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3:9 | 5 |
| 24 | Crawley | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6:13 | 4 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barnet | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10:5 | 10 |
| 2 | Grimsby | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7:2 | 10 |
| 3 | York City | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9:3 | 9 |
| 4 | Bristol Rovers | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8:3 | 9 |
| 5 | Swindon | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8:3 | 9 |
| 6 | Salford | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4:2 | 9 |
| 7 | Walsall | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5:2 | 8 |
| 8 | Colchester | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5:3 | 8 |
| 9 | Tranmere | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:2 | 7 |
| 10 | Cheltenham | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:5 | 7 |
| 11 | Gillingham | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6:4 | 7 |
| 12 | Oldham | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:2 | 6 |
| 13 | Exeter | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3:1 | 6 |
| 14 | Rochdale | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7:6 | 6 |
| 15 | Accr. Stanley | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7:6 | 6 |
| 16 | Crewe | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5:4 | 6 |
| 17 | Shrewsbury | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:3 | 6 |
| 18 | Newport | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6:3 | 5 |
| 19 | Fleetwood | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3:1 | 5 |
| 20 | Chesterfield | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6:5 | 5 |
| 21 | Rotherham | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6:5 | 5 |
| 22 | Port Vale | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2:1 | 5 |
| 23 | Northampton | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2:2 | 5 |
| 24 | Crawley | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1:6 | 0 |
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