Match Prediction
Match Prediction
England
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Welcome to our Cardiff vs Stockport County prediction, where we break down everything you need to know ahead of this crucial League One fixture on January 24, 2026. With both sides eyeing promotion, this lunchtime kick-off at Cardiff City Stadium promises to be a fascinating tactical battle—and, of course, a prime opportunity for smart punters to find value in the betting odds.
Cardiff City, currently sitting pretty at the top of League One, have made their home ground a fortress this season. Eleven home wins, the most goals scored at home, and a run of 13 consecutive games with at least one goal—these are not numbers you ignore. Their recent 2-1 away win at Bradford and a gritty 1-0 home victory over Wigan show a team that can grind out results, even when not at full strength. The Bluebirds (as they’re affectionately known) have also been rock solid at the back, not conceding more than once in any of their last six matches.
Stockport County, meanwhile, are flying high in fourth place. Their away record is impressive—six wins, three draws, and just three losses on the road. They come into this match after a dramatic 3-2 win over Rotherham and a narrow defeat to Huddersfield. The last time these two met, it ended 1-1, with Yousef Salech rescuing a point for Cardiff in stoppage time. So, there’s recent head to head evidence that Stockport can cause problems.
Injuries could play a part. Cardiff are missing key full-backs and creative midfielder Rubin Colwill, while Stockport are without several midfielders but have new signings like Josh Stokes and Josh Dacres-Cogley ready to step in. Both teams have shown resilience in the face of adversity, which should make for a competitive encounter.
Let’s get into the numbers and see what our AI and the betting markets are saying about this Cardiff vs Stockport County prediction.
The stats back up these tips: Cardiff are expected to control the game, with more shots (14 to 9), more shots on target (4 to 2), and more corners (6 to 3). Both teams are disciplined, with just one yellow card predicted each. The squad values also tell a story—Cardiff’s €30.80m squad dwarfs Stockport’s €10.35m, underlining the home side’s depth and quality.
All signs point to a Cardiff win or draw, with a likely scoreline of 2-1. The smart money is on 1X in the double chance market, and under 3.5 total goals looks like a solid shout given both teams’ defensive discipline. If you’re feeling brave, a small punt on the correct score could add some spice to your Saturday lunchtime.
Whether you’re a stats lover, a tactics nerd, or just here for the betting odds, this Cardiff vs Stockport County prediction has you covered. Enjoy the match—and may your bets be as accurate as Cardiff’s set-pieces!
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Cardiff didn't play better in the last H2H match!
1X -357
Cardiff to win or draw with odds of -3571 -108
Cardiff is expected to win with odds of -108Under 3.5 -227
No more than 3 goals will be scored in the matchYes -152
Both teams are expected to score1X&U5.5 -263
Home win/draw and under 5.5 goals
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2:1
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 Stockport |
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1:1
| Cardiff  |
Recent Matches of Cardiff| 31 Jan |
Burton.
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| Cardiff.
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| 24 Jan | D |
Cardiff.
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1:1
| Stockport.
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| 17 Jan | W |
Bradford Cit.
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1:2
| Cardiff.
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| 10 Jan | D |
Leyton Orien.
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1:1
| Cardiff.
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| 04 Jan | W |
Cardiff.
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1:0
| Wigan.
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| 01 Jan | D |
Wycombe.
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1:1
| Cardiff.
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| 29 Dec | W |
Cardiff.
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2:1
| Stevenage.
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| 26 Dec | W |
Cardiff.
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1:0
| Exeter.
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| 20 Dec | L |
Lincoln.
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2:1
| Cardiff.
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| 16 Dec | L |
Cardiff.
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1:3
| Chelsea.
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Recent Matches of Stockport
| 31 Jan | Stockport. |
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Plymouth. | |
| 24 Jan | D | Cardiff. |
1:1 |
Stockport. |
| 17 Jan | W | Stockport. |
3:2 |
Rotherham. |
| 13 Jan | W | Stockport. |
2:1 |
Harrogate. |
| 10 Jan | W | Stockport. |
1:0 |
Huddersfield. |
| 04 Jan | L |  Reading. |
1:0 |
Stockport. |
| 01 Jan | D |  Northampton. |
0:0 |
Stockport. |
| 29 Dec | W | Stockport. |
4:2 |
Doncaster. |
| 26 Dec | L | Stockport. |
1:2 |
Lincoln. |
| 20 Dec | W |  Mansfield. |
1:2 |
Stockport. |
England - League One| Team | Matches | Goals | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Cardiff | 27 | 46-27 | 56 |
| 2 |
Lincoln | 27 | 44-29 | 52 |
| 3 |
Bolton | 28 | 35-26 | 46 |
| 4 |
Bradford | 26 | 35-28 | 46 |
| 5 |
Stockport | 27 | 38-33 | 46 |
| 6 |
Huddersfield | 28 | 47-38 | 42 |
| 7 |
Luton | 27 | 37-33 | 39 |
| 8 |
Stevenage | 26 | 28-24 | 39 |
| 9 |
Peterborough | 27 | 35-35 | 38 |
| 10 |
Exeter City | 26 | 31-24 | 36 |
| 11 |
Mansfield Town | 25 | 35-29 | 36 |
| 12 |
Wycombe | 27 | 34-31 | 36 |
| 13 |
Reading | 26 | 35-33 | 36 |
| 14 |
Plymouth | 27 | 34-39 | 36 |
| 15 |
Barnsley | 23 | 37-36 | 33 |
| 16 |
Leyton Orient | 27 | 40-45 | 32 |
| 17 |
Blackpool | 27 | 34-39 | 32 |
| 18 |
AFC Wimbledon | 26 | 28-35 | 32 |
| 19 |
Wigan | 26 | 29-31 | 31 |
| 20 |
Burton Albion | 26 | 27-37 | 30 |
| 21 |
Northampton | 26 | 23-32 | 29 |
| 22 |
Doncaster | 26 | 28-44 | 27 |
| 23 |
Rotherham | 26 | 25-39 | 25 |
| 24 |
Port Vale | 25 | 19-37 | 18 |
