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China PR U233-0Thailand U23
Tue, 17 Feb 2026, 19:45
League One
England
England
Full Time

Match Timeline

22'
Joel Colwill⚽
Normal Goal → Alex Robertson
37'
Omar Bugiel🔄
Substitution 1 → Mathew Stevens
45+1'
Mathew Stevens⚽
Normal Goal → Steve Seddon
50'
Ryan Johnson🟨
Yellow Card
58'
Perry Ng⚽
Normal Goal → Ollie Tanner
61'
Ollie Tanner⚽
Normal Goal → Perry Ng
65'
Alex Robertson🔄
Substitution 1 → David Turnbull
66'
Chris Willock🔄
Substitution 2 → Cian Ashford
66'
Joel Colwill🔄
Substitution 3 → Rubin Colwill
74'
Ollie Tanner🔄
Substitution 4 → Callum Robinson
74'
Marcus Browne🔄
Substitution 2 → Antwoine Hackford
74'
Callum Maycock🔄
Substitution 3 → Patrick Bauer
74'
Myles Hippolyte🔄
Substitution 4 → Jake Reeves
83'
Jake Reeves🟨
Yellow Card
86'
Alistair Smith🔄
Substitution 5 → Zack Nelson
87'
Omari Kellyman⚽
Normal Goal → Callum Robinson
90'
Omari Kellyman🔄
Substitution 5 → Calum Scanlon

Match Statistics

8Shots on Goal6
4Shots off Goal5
16Total Shots17
4Blocked Shots6
14Shots insidebox9
2Shots outsidebox8
8Fouls12
4Corner Kicks5
4Offsides1
61Ball Possession39
0Yellow Cards2
5Goalkeeper Saves4
502Total passes310
424Passes accurate236
84Passes %76

Starting Lineups

CardiffCardiff1:1

Starting XI

13Nathan TrottG
3Joel BaganD
18Alex RobertsonM
16Chris WillockM
8Omari KellymanF
12Calum ChambersD
6Ryan WintleM
27Joel ColwillM
2William FishD
11Ollie TannerM
38Perry NgD

AFC WimbledonAFC Wimbledon1:1

Starting XI

1Nathan BishopG
3Steve SeddonD
30Junior NkengM
9Omar BugielF
6Ryan JohnsonD
21Myles HippolyteM
11Marcus BrowneF
33Isaac OgundereD
12Alistair SmithM
8Callum MaycockM
7James TilleyM

Head-to-Head

📈 Team Form & Statistics

Cardiff
Cardiff
Form: W-W-D-W-D
AFC Wimbledon
AFC Wimbledon
Form: D-L-W-W-L
Record
6 W
4 D
0 L
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4 W
2 D
4 L
Goals Per Game
1.9
Scored
vs
1.6
Scored
0.8
Conceded
vs
1.5
Conceded
Betting Indicators
Clean Sheets
30%
Clean Sheets
10%
BTTS
70%
BTTS
60%
Home/Away Performance
Scored
Home:2.2
Away:1.6
Conceded
Home:0.6
Away:1.0
Scored
Home:1.6
Away:1.6
Conceded
Home:1.6
Away:1.4

ELO comparison

Pre-match ratings

Rating period
Match snapshot
Cardiff versus AFC Wimbledon: long term ELO, before the match
CardiffHomeRatingAFC WimbledonAway
Strength
1,626Overall1,418
1,592.1Match venue1,442.8
1,592.1At home1,423.4
1,546.8Away1,442.8
Attack & defence
1,556.1Attack1,430.8
1,564.9Defence1,480.6
1,565.3Home attack1,412.4
1,502.3Away attack1,450.7
1,539.2Home defence1,527.4
1,551.1Away defence1,454.9
Match profile
1,506.7Goal environment1,461.7
1,523.3Home goals1,491.7
1,483.3Away goals1,470
1,540.2Possession1,486
Specialist ratings
1,523.5Set-piece attack1,470.6
1,522.4Set-piece defence1,471.4
1,582.7Close games1,437.5
1,641.1Winning margin1,407.9

Match venue compares Cardiff at home with AFC Wimbledon away. All ratings are within this league.

Higher goal environment ratings mean higher-scoring games, not necessarily a stronger team. A starting league rating is 1500.

📝 Match Preview

Cardiff's Scoring Streak Meets Wimbledon Threat: BTTS Value at 1.95
Recommendation:BOTH_TEAMS_TO_SCORE_YES
Odds:1.95
Expected Value:+13.1%
Confidence:7

League One leaders Cardiff welcome AFC Wimbledon to Cardiff City Stadium on Tuesday evening looking to extend their remarkable unbeaten run. The Bluebirds sit proudly atop the table with 66 points from 31 games, boasting a formidable record of 20 wins, 6 draws and just 5 defeats. However, they face a Dons side that handed them a brutal 5-1 beating in the reverse fixture back in December, serving notice that this won't be a straightforward home banker. Cardiff's recent form has been nothing short of sensational. Unbeaten in their last ten outings (6 wins, 4 draws), they've been finding the net with alarming regularity—19 goals in that stretch at an average of 1.90 per game. Their home dominance is particularly impressive, winning 80% of their last five at home while averaging 2.20 goals per game. The 4-0 demolition of Barnsley and 3-1 victory over playoff-chasing Luton in their last two home outings showcase their attacking firepower. Yet, despite their league position, defensive perfection remains elusive—they've kept just three clean sheets in their last ten games (30%) and conceded in three of their last five home matches, including a 2-2 draw with Burton Albion where they squandered a lead. AFC Wimbledon arrive in 15th place but carry genuine threat. Their form guide reads patchy (4 wins, 2 draws, 4 losses in last 10), yet their ability to score against anyone was proven emphatically when they put five past Cardiff earlier this season. Recent results show their Jekyll and Hyde nature—a thrilling 3-2 victory over Reading (who sit 7th) and a 3-3 barnburner at Barnsley demonstrate their attacking capabilities, while 1-0 defeats to Bolton and Doncaster show they can be shut out by organized sides. The statistics paint a compelling picture for goal expectancy. Cardiff have scored in every single one of their last ten games, while Wimbledon have found the net in seven of their last ten. The Dons' away record is surprisingly robust—they're unbeaten in 80% of their last five away games (2 wins, 2 draws), scoring 1.60 goals per game on their travels. Defensively, both sides leak chances: Cardiff concede 0.80 per game overall (0.60 at home), while Wimbledon concede 1.50 per game. The shot data reveals Cardiff's dominance (16.6 shots per game at home vs Wimbledon's 8.8 away), but Wimbledon's efficiency in front of goal cannot be ignored after that December demolition job. **Key Points:** - Cardiff have scored in 100% of their last 10 games (19 goals total) - Wimbledon scored 5 goals against Cardiff in the reverse fixture this season - Cardiff have kept only 3 clean sheets in their last 10 games (30% clean sheet rate) - Wimbledon have scored in 7 of their last 10 matches, including 3 goals against promotion-chasing Reading - Cardiff's last 5 home games: 4 have seen both teams score (80% BTTS rate) - BTTS Yes available at 1.95 represents value given both teams' scoring records **Summary:** While Cardiff's title charge continues apace, their defence isn't impregnable—particularly against a Wimbledon side that has already proven they can exploit Cardiff's backline this season. With the hosts scoring relentlessly (2.20 goals per game at home) and the visitors capable of finding the net on the road (1.60 away average), the 1.95 on offer for Both Teams to Score represents excellent value. Cardiff will likely dominate possession and chances, but Wimbledon's counter-attacking threat and that psychological edge from the 5-1 win makes BTTS the smart play here.

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