Luton vs Cardiff Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 23 Aug 2025

League One Betting Preview: Luton vs Cardiff

Luton host Cardiff in this League One match at Kenilworth Road, with kick-off set for 07:30 on Saturday 23 August 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

Side With Hatters to Secure a Victory

We’re confident in the chances of Luton when they clash with Cardiff, with our selection appealing on the Full-Time Result market. Take the odds of +102 that the favourites claim a victory.

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Luton 2-1 Winners in Most Recent H2H

Luton Town were winners last time out. It was a 1-0 home win against Wigan Athletic at Kenilworth Road.

Cardiff City got the win in their previous game. It was on their travels where AFC Wimbledon were beaten 1-0 at The Cherry Red Records Stadium.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It’s been five straight wins for Luton when playing Cardiff. Their last encounter saw Luton leave Cardiff City Stadium with a 2-1 Championship victory. The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved Luton winning six times and Cardiff registering four victories.

League One		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Cardiff	4	3	1	0	6	1	5	6:1	10
6	Luton	4	3	0	1	5	2	3	5:2	9

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Luton vs Cardiff Prediction & Betting Tips

We bring you the complete Luton vs Cardiff betting insight, including our top match prediction, correct score forecast, player prop advice and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’re keeping things simple with our standout bet considering that Luton are currently priced at +102. We think they can secure a victory in this League One match and the hosts looks a value play.

Injuries and suspensions are studied by the team at Sportsgambler.com. Our football predictions also come from studying the latest League One form, with the numbers playing a huge part before the tips are decided.

Key Luton vs Cardiff league stats:

• Luton have won 3 of their last 4 games.
• Luton have won the last 5 games between these teams.

Luton to Win Probability

When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 49.5% chance of winning. However, we think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Luton 1 - 0 Cardiff

There are betting odds of +550 that Luton land a 1-0 victory. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jordan Clark to Score +540

Jordan Clark (Luton) has scored two goals in his past five league games. We’re happy to take the +540 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he finds the net at least once.

Latest Jordan Clark Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+540

First

+1150

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Luton vs Cardiff 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.

Bookies Expecting Luton to Triumph

Luton Town are regarded as having a 50% chance of winning this League One clash in the eyes of the bookies. It means that their current betting odds are +102. For those wanting to back Cardiff City, you will find +245 about this outsider.

If you think that Luton are able to beat Cardiff, then the -137 could be the option for you on the Asian Handicap -0.25. Built into this bet is the half stake refund should the scoreline end level.

For those expecting a low-scoring contest, Under 2.5 is the market leader on the Total Goals market. The Both Teams to Score No option is -127 if you think at least one side will fail to score.

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Full-Time Result

1

+102

X

+245

2

+245

Half-Time Result

1

+165

X

+108

2

+290

Double Chance

1X

-357

12

-357

X2

-141

Draw No Bet

1

-208

2

+143

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-137

2 Hcp +0.25

-104

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-147

Over 2.5

+108

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-111

No

-127

Nahki Wells Shortest Odds for First Goalscorer

The First Goalscorer favourite is Nahki Wells at +440. Similar odds can be found if you’re interested in this player to register the last goal.

Nahki Wells (Luton)

First

+220

Anytime

+440

Jerry Yates (Luton)

First

+275

Anytime

+550

Yousef Salech (Cardiff)

First

+300

Anytime

+650

Callum Robinson (Cardiff)

First

+335

Anytime

+750

Cauley Woodrow (Luton)

First

+360

Anytime

+750

Cian Ashford (Cardiff)

First

+480

Anytime

+950

Jordan Clark (Luton)

First

+540

Anytime

+1150

Isaak Davies (Cardiff)

First

+550

Anytime

+1100

Tahith Chong (Luton)

First

+550

Anytime

+1200

Jake Richards (Luton)

First

+575

Anytime

+1300

Rubin Colwill (Cardiff)

First

+600

Anytime

+1200

Hakeem Odoffin (Luton)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Liam Walsh (Luton)

First

+700

Anytime

+1500

Chris Willock (Cardiff)

First

+750

Anytime

+1400

Eli King (Cardiff)

First

+750

Anytime

+1600

Mark McGuinness (Luton)

First

+750

Anytime

+1700

Ollie Tanner (Cardiff)

First

+800

Anytime

+1600

George Saville (Luton)

First

+800

Anytime

+1800

Zack Nelson (Luton)

First

+1000

Anytime

+1900

Mads Andersen (Luton)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2000

David Turnbull (Cardiff)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

Luton Bidding to Continue Strong Home Form

Luton have now managed four wins on the bounce at Kenilworth Road. The Bedfordshire club have five victories, three draws and two defeats in the last 10 home matches, netting an average of 0.90 goals per game and conceding 0.50.

Cardiff have finished with four draws, four defeats and two win in the previous 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.00 goals per match and conceding 1.40.

The most recent Kenilworth Road meeting saw Luton claim a 1-0 win over Cardiff. In the past 5 H2H meetings at Kenilworth Road, Cardiff have won three and Luton two.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Luton Home Stats		5-3-2	1.40	0.90	0.50	1	9	3	7
Cardiff Away Stats		2-4-4	2.40	1.00	1.40	5	5	6	4

• 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

Luton vs Cardiff Lineups & Team News

Avoid surprises — review the Luton vs Cardiff team news before you bet. We’ll offer the predicted and confirmed League One lineups along with the latest injury developments.

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