Doncaster vs Cardiff Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 28 Feb 2026

League One Betting Preview: Doncaster vs Cardiff

Doncaster clash with Cardiff at Eco-Power Stadium, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 28 February.

We’ll back Doncaster +0.25 on the Asian Handicap and split our stake between 0 and +0.5 when they clash with Cardiff. A victory delivers a nice payout at -116 although a draw would still mean a return.

Doncaster Rovers have won two League One games on the spin, triumphing 2-1 in their previous league encounter. This was away to Rotherham United at New York Stadium.

Cardiff City were beaten in their previous game and this was away from home at Home Park. Plymouth Argyle claimed a 5-2 win.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Cardiff overcame Doncaster in their last head-to-head encounter. It was a 4-3 home triumph at Cardiff City Stadium.

League One		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Cardiff	46	27	10	9	90	50	40	90:50	91
14	Doncaster	46	17	9	20	50	69	-19	50:69	60

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Confirmed Lineups

Doncaster confirmed lineup (4-1-4-1): Thimothee Lo-Tutala (GK), Jamie Sterry, Neill Byrne, Jay McGrath, Jack Senior, Robbie Gotts, Luke Molyneux, Owen Bailey, Harry Clifton, Glenn Middleton, Brandon Hanlan.

Cardiff confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Nathan Trott (GK), Perry Ng, Dylan Lawlor, Gabriel Osho, Joel Bagan, Ryan Wintle, Alex Robertson, Ollie Tanner, Rubin Colwill, Cian Ashford, Joel Colwill.

Doncaster vs Cardiff Prediction & Betting Tips

Make the most of Doncaster vs Cardiff with our betting analysis that includes an expert match prediction, expected scoreline, key player prop picks and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

Doncaster +0.25 look like a value bet on the Asian Handicap. We think that the hosts have a good chance of recording a win in this League One game and it’s therefore a confident selection at -116.

The team news that emerges can have an impact on the odds depending on which players are missing. Our football experts also study the form guide, while the latest stats are also checked before a League One verdict is reached.

Key Doncaster vs Cardiff league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Doncaster in 4 consecutive games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Doncaster in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Doncaster in 10 of their last 15 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Cardiff in 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Cardiff in 3 of their last 5 games on the road.

The top betting apps make it a 53.8% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our experts think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Doncaster 1 - 0 Cardiff

Doncaster are available at +800 to win by a 1-0 scoreline. Correct score betting allows us to bet at bigger odds and it’s also a fun type of wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Luke Molyneux to Score +235

Luke Molyneux (Doncaster) has managed three goals in his past five League One games. When it comes to him finding the net, we believe the +235 available is appealing when backing him on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Luke Molyneux Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+240

First

+600

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Doncaster vs Cardiff 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.

Cardiff City are forecasted to have a 49% chance of triumphing in this League One encounter according to the bookmakers. It leads to their latest betting odds being +106. At +220, Doncaster Rovers are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

Cardiff and Doncaster can be backed at -200 and +133 respectively on the Draw No Bet market. This is an ideal route for bettors who want to ensure they have money back if the scoreline ends level.

If you want to bet on three goals or more, then Over 2.5 is the shortest odds. An alternative angle is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been chalked up at -200.

You’ll be blown away by the hundreds of markets available for League One matches. Head to the best betting sites and take your pick from the various football options available.

Full-Time Result

1

+220

X

+255

2

+106

Half-Time Result

1

+245

X

+135

2

+150

Double Chance

1X

-149

12

-417

X2

-345

Draw No Bet

1

+133

2

-200

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-109

2 Hcp -0.25

-132

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+118

Over 2.5

-172

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-200

No

+138

There’s the chance to back Billy Sharp at +450 to be the First Goalscorer, with the favourite on this market available at similar odds to find the net last.

Billy Sharp (Doncaster)

First

+450

Anytime

+163

Yousef Salech (Cardiff)

First

+400

Anytime

+165

Callum Robinson (Cardiff)

First

+550

Anytime

+225

Luke Molyneux (Doncaster)

First

+600

Anytime

+240

Chris Willock (Cardiff)

First

+600

Anytime

+255

Omari Kellyman (Cardiff)

First

+650

Anytime

+275

Cian Ashford (Cardiff)

First

+650

Anytime

+285

Jordan Gibson (Doncaster)

First

+750

Anytime

+295

Isaak Davies (Cardiff)

First

+700

Anytime

+320

Rubin Colwill (Cardiff)

First

+850

Anytime

+335

Glenn Middleton (Doncaster)

First

+800

Anytime

+350

Owen Bailey (Doncaster)

First

+950

Anytime

+350

Eli King (Cardiff)

First

+850

Anytime

+360

Harry Clifton (Doncaster)

First

+950

Anytime

+370

Ollie Tanner (Cardiff)

First

+1000

Anytime

+430

Matty Pearson (Doncaster)

First

+1200

Anytime

+500

David Turnbull (Cardiff)

First

+1200

Anytime

+500

Alex Robertson (Cardiff)

First

+1300

Anytime

+500

Joe Sbarra (Doncaster)

First

+1500

Anytime

+575

Ryan Wintle (Cardiff)

First

+1500

Anytime

+600

Will Fish (Cardiff)

First

+1600

Anytime

+600

Gabriel Osho (Cardiff)

First

+1800

Anytime

+700

Perry Ng (Cardiff)

First

+2000

Anytime

+850

Calum Chambers (Cardiff)

First

+2000

Anytime

+850

George Broadbent (Doncaster)

First

+2000

Anytime

+850

Jamie Sterry (Doncaster)

First

+2200

Anytime

+900

Joel Bagan (Cardiff)

First

+2200

Anytime

+1050

Stats: League One matches only
Doncaster have not lost at Eco-Power Stadium in the past three matches. Donny have collected five defeats, three wins and two draws in the previous 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.50 goals per game and conceding 1.90.

Cardiff have recorded four victories, three draws and three defeats in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.70 goals per game and conceding 1.60.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Doncaster Home Stats		3-2-5	3.40	1.50	1.90	7	3	7	3
Cardiff Away Stats		4-3-3	3.30	1.70	1.60	7	3	8	2

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Doncaster vs Cardiff Lineups & Team News

Avoid surprises — review the Doncaster vs Cardiff team news before you bet. We’ll have the predicted and confirmed League One lineups for you plus all the latest on player injuries.

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