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Japan W0-1South Africa W
Sat, 14 Feb 2026, 15:00
League One
England
England
Full Time
3:1
HT: 3 - 1

Match Timeline

11'
D. Turnbull
Normal Goal → J. Colwill
13'
D. Turnbull🟨
Yellow Card
18'
J. Bagan🟨
Yellow Card
20'
J. Clark
Penalty
37'
J. Colwill
Normal Goal → O. Tanner
42'
P. Ng
Normal Goal → A. Robertson
45+1'
N. Lonwijk🟨
Yellow Card
46'
G. Kodua🔄
Substitution 1 → A. Al Hamadi
55'
J. Bagan🔄
Substitution 1 → R. Kpakio
64'
N. Trott🟨
Yellow Card
66'
J. Johnson🔄
Substitution 2 → S. Morris
66'
D. Cole🔄
Substitution 3 → N. Wells
69'
C. Willock🔄
Substitution 2 → C. Ashford
69'
O. Kellyman🔄
Substitution 3 → C. Robinson
69'
J. Colwill🔄
Substitution 4 → R. Colwill
73'
J. Richards🔄
Substitution 4 → D. van den Berg
76'
K. Palmer🟨
Yellow Card
89'
A. Robertson🔄
Substitution 5 → D. Lawlor

Match Statistics

6Shots on Goal1
6Shots off Goal2
17Total Shots3
5Blocked Shots0
9Shots insidebox1
8Shots outsidebox2
9Fouls11
6Corner Kicks3
2Offsides3
59Ball Possession41
3Yellow Cards2
0Goalkeeper Saves3
470Total passes331
384Passes accurate254
82Passes %77

Starting Lineups

CardiffCardiff1:1

Starting XI

13Nathan TrottG
3Joel BaganD
14David TurnbullM
16Chris WillockM
8Omari KellymanF
12Calum ChambersD
18Alex RobertsonM
27Joel ColwillM
4Gabriel OshoD
11Ollie TannerM
38Perry NgD

LutonLuton1:1

Starting XI

24Josh KeeleyG
38Joseph JohnsonD
54Kasey PalmerM
30Gideon KoduaM
22Devante ColeF
15Teden MengiD
18Jordan ClarkM
5Mads Juel AndersenD
27Jake RichardsM
17Nigel Cello LonwijkD
25Isaiah JonesM

Head-to-Head

📈 Team Form & Statistics

Cardiff
Cardiff
Form: W-D-W-D-W
Luton
Luton
Form: W-W-L-L-D
Record
6 W
4 D
0 L
5 W
1 D
4 L
Goals Per Game
1.7
Scored
vs
1.5
Scored
0.7
Conceded
vs
0.9
Conceded
Betting Indicators
Clean Sheets
40%
Clean Sheets
30%
BTTS
60%
BTTS
40%
Home/Away Performance
Scored
Home:1.8
Away:1.6
Conceded
Home:0.4
Away:1.0
Scored
Home:2.1
Away:0.0
Conceded
Home:0.9
Away:1.0

⚡ Elo Ratings

Long Term Elo Rating
1582
Average
1628
Good
Short Term Elo Rating
1658
↑ Momentum (+76)
1656
↑ Momentum (+28)
Expected Outcome
29%
Home Win
33%
Draw
38%
Away Win
Attack & Defence Elo
Long Term
1551
Attack
1578
1562
Defence
1573
Recent Form
1585
Attack
1580
1581
Defence
1566
Post-Match Changes
+10
Rating Change
0
Rating Change
Elo ratings measure team strength based on match results and opponent quality. Higher ratings indicate stronger teams.

📝 Match Preview

Cardiff to Continue Title Charge Against Travel-Shy Luton
Recommendation:HOME_WIN
Odds:1.93
Expected Value:+25.4%
Confidence:85

The League One summit meets the mid-table as Cardiff welcome Luton to their fortress this weekend. The data paints a compelling picture of a clash between a team flying high and one that appears to have forgotten how to win, or even score, on the road. Cardiff sit proudly at the top of the pile with 63 points, boasting the best defensive record in the league over their last ten outings, conceding just seven times. More impressively, they are unbeaten in that entire sequence, picking up six wins and four draws. Their home form is the bedrock of their title challenge: an 80% win rate from their last five games at their own ground, where they've scored 1.8 goals per game while shipping a miserly 0.4. Recent results like the 4-0 demolition of Barnsley and a hard-fought 2-1 win at a strong Bradford side showcase their ability to dominate weaker teams and grind out results against tougher opposition. Luton, in contrast, present a tale of two teams. At home, they've been decent, securing wins against sides like Bradford and Blackpool. However, their away form is nothing short of alarming. In their last four league trips, they have lost three and drawn one, failing to find the net in every single one of those games. Defeats at Huddersfield, Plymouth, and Exeter City, coupled with a goalless draw at Doncaster, highlight a profound struggle to create and convert chances on their travels. The statistics are damning: an average of 0.00 goals scored per game in those four away matches, with just 1.0 shot on target per game and a shot accuracy of a paltry 8.3%. While the head-to-head history shows Luton have enjoyed success at Cardiff's ground in the past, winning three of the four previous visits, current momentum and form are vastly more relevant indicators. Cardiff's dominance in possession (averaging 67.2% at home) and their defensive solidity suggest they can control this game. Luton's inability to trouble away defences, evidenced by their barren run, points towards a comfortable afternoon for the league leaders. The betting markets offer Cardiff at a tempting 1.93 to win. Given the chasm in current form, particularly Luton's travel sickness, this represents significant value. The alternative angles of Under 2.5 Goals or Both Teams to Score - 'No' also hold appeal, but the straight home win is the clearest path to profit based on the overwhelming evidence. **Key Points:** * Cardiff are top of League One and unbeaten in their last ten matches (W6 D4). * Luton have failed to score in their last four away league games (L3 D1). * Cardiff's home form is formidable: 80% win rate, conceding only 0.4 goals per game. * Luton average 0.00 goals and just 1 shot on target per game in recent away fixtures. * Head-to-head history favours Luton at this venue, but current form is decisively in Cardiff's favour. **Summary:** All logic points towards a Cardiff victory. They are the form team in the division, exceptionally strong at home, and are facing an opponent with a severe case of travel sickness. The price of 1.93 for the home win offers excellent value against the probability suggested by the data.

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