Blackburn vs Cardiff: preview, form and head-to-head

Blackburn
Cardiff

UpcomingChampionship · Kickoff · Venue: Ewood Park, Blackburn

Blackburn host Cardiff (Championship) on October 10, 2026. Here is how both teams arrive: recent form, the season so far, past meetings and the latest team news.

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The numbers point to Blackburn holding the edge in scoring form, creativity, and overall squad rating, while Cardiff will look to disrupt that rhythm on the road. This is a fixture where the form lines suggest Blackburn's attacking output could prove decisive.

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Matchup edge

Form edge: Blackburn, with 5 points from the last 5 games against 4 for Cardiff (3 for a win, 1 for a draw).

Matchup to watch: Blackburn’s attack (index 103) against Cardiff’s defence (index 103).

Matchup to watch: Cardiff’s attack (index 86) against Blackburn’s defence (index 103).

Recent form: last 5

Blackburn: 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in the last 5, with 7 goals scored and 7 conceded.

Blackburn
Sep 19, 2026at PortsmouthD2–2
Sep 12, 2026vs MillwallW3–1
Sep 8, 2026vs Sheffield UtdL1–2
Sep 5, 2026at PrestonL1–2
Sep 1, 2026at LincolnD0–0

Cardiff: 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in the last 5, with 5 goals scored and 7 conceded.

Cardiff
Sep 19, 2026vs CharltonW3–1
Sep 12, 2026at BoltonL0–1
Sep 8, 2026vs Stoke CityD1–1
Sep 5, 2026at PortsmouthL0–2
Sep 2, 2026at QPRL1–2

Results before kickoff, newest first.

Head-to-head

No meeting between these teams this season or last season in our records.

Season so far

Blackburn sit 16th of 24 with 9 points after 8 games (2-3-3).

Cardiff sit 21st of 24 with 7 points after 8 games (1-4-3).

#TeamPWDLGoalsPts
16Blackburn823312:129
21Cardiff814310:127

Team season model

  • Blackburn attack index 103: 3% more scoring per game than the league average.
  • Blackburn defence index 103: 3% more conceded per game than the league average.
  • Blackburn rate 15th of 24 on results-based strength, steady over their last 5 games.
  • Cardiff attack index 86: 14% less scoring per game than the league average.
  • Cardiff defence index 103: 3% more conceded per game than the league average.
  • Cardiff rate 20th of 24 on results-based strength, falling over their last 5 games.

Index 100 is the league average per game. Above 100 in attack means more scoring; below 100 in defence means fewer conceded.

What the full preview covers

  • Key factors: the matchups and numbers that shape this game.
  • Player form: recent output from the players who matter most.
  • Team news: injuries and availability from the latest reports.
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