The football spectacle on 22.08.2026 in the England Championship features Derby versus Cardiff. With Derby slightly more likely to win, the excitement is palpable. Our pre-match coverage offers a breakdown of strategies, player performances, and historical outcomes. Dive into our expert prediction to enhance your betting experience.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Wolves | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2/2 | 1 |
| 13 | Cardiff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1/1 | 1 |
| 14 | Wrexham | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1/1 | 1 |
| 16 | Sheffield Utd | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0/0 | 1 |
| 17 | Derby | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1/2 | 0 |
| 18 | Norwich | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1/2 | 0 |
Key Player Statistics: Derby vs Cardiff
x 1 x 1Derby vs Cardiff Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | Cardiff | Derby | 25.01.2025 | 2-1 |
| Championship | Derby | Cardiff | 14.09.2024 | 1-0 |
| Championship | Derby | Cardiff | 07.05.2022 | 0-1 |
| Championship | Cardiff | Derby | 01.03.2022 | 1-0 |
| Championship | Cardiff | Derby | 02.03.2021 | 4-0 |
| Championship | Derby | Cardiff | 28.10.2020 | 1-1 |
| Championship | Cardiff | Derby | 14.07.2020 | 2-1 |
| Championship | Derby | Cardiff | 13.09.2019 | 1-1 |
| Championship | Derby | Cardiff | 24.04.2018 | 3-1 |
| Championship | Cardiff | Derby | 30.09.2017 | 0-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | Charlton | Derby | 15.08.2026 | 2-1 |
| League Cup | Derby | Lincoln | 08.08.2026 | 1-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Rotherham | Derby | 04.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Burton Albion | Derby | 01.08.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Mansfield Town | Derby | 31.07.2026 | 1-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Derby | Valencia | 28.07.2026 | 1-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | SC Freiburg | Derby | 24.07.2026 | 3-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Alfreton Town | Derby | 17.07.2026 | 0-2 |
| Championship | Derby | Sheffield Utd | 02.05.2026 | 1-2 |
| Championship | QPR | Derby | 25.04.2026 | 2-3 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Derby VS Cardiff
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Derby vs Cardiff
htmlThere's something electric about the start of a new Championship season. Fresh hope. New faces. Old scores to settle. And when Derby County host Cardiff City at Pride Park, all of that energy collides in what promises to be a fascinating early-season clash.
Derby come into this one already under pressure. They lost their opening game 2-1 to Charlton, and the home faithful will be demanding an immediate response. That early stumble actually makes this fixture more interesting from a betting perspective. Home teams bouncing back from opening-day defeats in the Championship win more often than casual observers might expect.
Don't be fooled by Cardiff's League One origins. Yes, they were promoted, but they arrive with genuine momentum. Their pre-season was genuinely impressive — thrashing AS Roma 4-1 in a friendly and dismantling Cork City 6-1. The goals flowed freely. That attacking confidence doesn't disappear overnight.
Here's what you need to watch for in the head-to-head history. Derby have been solid at Pride Park in this fixture recently, winning their last home meeting against Cardiff back in September 2024 with a 1-0 victory. However, Cardiff won the reverse fixture at Cardiff City Stadium 2-1 in January 2025. These two sides know each other well, and the games are rarely one-sided blowouts.
The surprising statistical insight buried in this data? Cardiff's recent matches were almost exclusively in League One, a division below. Their attacking stats look enormous — 5-4 thrillers, 4-1 wins — but that competition level is a significant jump from what Derby's Championship defenders will offer. That gap in quality is something bettors should factor in carefully.
Derby's injury list is a real concern though. Agyemang, Brewster, and Murkin are all missing fixtures. Blackett-Taylor and Clarke are both questionable. That's a depleted squad heading into a must-win atmosphere.
I'm backing Derby to win, but it won't be comfortable. The home advantage, crowd pressure, and recent Pride Park record against Cardiff gives them the edge. The odds of 1.70 for a Derby win reflect genuine value given the home bounce-back factor.
For bettors, I'd specifically look at under 2.5 goals. Derby's recent Championship form showed several tight 1-0 and 2-1 results. Cardiff stepping up in class often means the first Championship game is cautious and nervy.
My bold prediction? Derby win 1-0 with a first-half goal deciding it. Pride Park roars them over the line.
Get your seat sorted. This one matters from the very first whistle.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L. Salvesen | Norway | 30 | Attacker | 186 | 82 |
| J. Vickers | England | 30 | Goalkeeper | 193 | 72 |
| S. Szmodics | Republic of Ireland | 30 | Midfielder | 168 | 64 |
| C. Taylor | England | 32 | Defender | 176 | 70 |
| C. Morris | England | 30 | Attacker | 185 | 85 |
| C. Forsyth | Scotland | 37 | Defender | 189 | 83 |
| L. Travis | England | 28 | Midfielder | 183 | 83 |
| M. Clarke | England | 29 | Defender | 185 | 83 |
| J. Ward | England | 31 | Defender | 167 | 68 |
| C. Blackett-Taylor | England | 28 | Midfielder | 180 | 67 |
| J. Widell Zetterström | Sweden | 28 | Goalkeeper | 197 | 82 |
| D. Sanderson | England | 26 | Defender | 188 | 78 |
| F. Bilbija | Germany | 26 | Midfielder | 189 | 78 |
| O. Fraulo | Denmark | 22 | Midfielder | 180 | 77 |
| S. Langås | Norway | 25 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| M. Johnston | Scotland | 22 | Defender | 185 | 83 |
| B. Clark | England | 21 | Midfielder | 178 | 75 |
| C. Allen | Wales | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Owen Eames | England | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| C. Smith | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P. Ng | England | 30 | Defender | 180 | 77 |
| C. Robinson | Republic of Ireland | 31 | Attacker | 178 | 75 |
| G. Osho | England | 28 | Defender | 185 | 70 |
| C. Willock | England | 28 | Midfielder | 178 | 67 |
| D. Turnbull | Scotland | 27 | Midfielder | 185 | 75 |
| N. Trott | England | 27 | Goalkeeper | 188 | 75 |
| O. Tanner | England | 24 | Midfielder | 177 | 69 |
| H. Tyrer | England | 24 | Goalkeeper | 194 | n/a |
| J. Moylan | Republic of Ireland | 24 | Midfielder | 186 | n/a |
| J. Bagan | Republic of Ireland | 24 | Defender | 193 | n/a |
| I. Davies | Wales | 24 | Midfielder | 175 | 65 |
| A. Robertson | Australia | 23 | Midfielder | 182 | n/a |
| Y. Salech | Denmark | 24 | Attacker | 195 | 88 |
| J. Colwill | Wales | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Cian Ashford | Wales | 21 | Midfielder | 179 | n/a |
| R. Kpakio | Wales | 19 | Defender | 178 | n/a |
| R. Tankiewicz | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| P. Moreno | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| N. Anyadike | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a |
Derby vs Cardiff match odds
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