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Exeter vs Cardiff

England England

EFL Trophy 2025/2026 St James Park, Exeter
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Match Events

36'
Sub
Kellyman O. In: Perrett T.
Out: Kellyman O.
46'
Sub
Davies I. In: Ashford C.
Out: Davies I.
46'
Sub
Lawlor D. In: Fish W.
Out: Lawlor D.

AI Match Summary

This match ends 0-1, with Cardiff advancing. Cup football at its most decisive.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

22%
Exeter
28%
Draws
50%
Cardiff
Draw rate projection: 28% Favored: Cardiff

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

76% / High Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and Cardiff come out ahead of Exeter on wins alone.
  • Cardiff are the model's pick here, at 50%.
  • Cardiff arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Historical meetings favor Cardiff, who have won 2 of the last 5 encounters.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 37.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 17%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 71.8%
Exeter Clean Sheet 14%
Cardiff Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Exeter Cardiff
Matches Played 30 30
Wins 7 17
Draws 11 8
Losses 12 5
Goals Scored 1.5 2.13
Goals Conceded 1.13 1.88
Expected Goals (xG) 1.50 2.13
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.13 1.88

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Mar 14, 2026 League One
Exeter vs Cardiff
0:4
Dec 26, 2025 League One
Cardiff vs Exeter
1:0
Sep 16, 2025 EFL Trophy
Exeter vs Cardiff
0:1
Jul 24, 2021 Club Friendly
Cardiff vs Exeter
2:2
Jul 28, 2016 Club Friendly
Cardiff vs Exeter
0:3

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Exeter Compare

Avg xG / game 1.15
Avg xA / game 0.75

Cardiff Compare

Top Goalscorer Robinson C.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.94
Avg xA / game 1.18

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Exeter 23 / 100
Cardiff 47 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Exeter Cardiff

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick CAR Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals & BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Exeter's goal record stands at 67% scoring rate across 30 recent games.

Cardiff's defensive record shows goals conceded in 70% of 30 matches.

H2H data points to 2.60 goals as a typical output.

Exeter went unbeaten in 3 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Exeter VS Cardiff
1.5 Goals Scored 2.13
1.13 Goals Conceded 1.88
75% Over 1.5 88%
50% Over 2.5 50%
25% Over 3.5 50%

Recent Form & Match History

Exeter

(Home)
25 Jul
Weston-super-Mare
0 : 2
Exeter
18 Jul
Truro
1 : 0
Exeter
02 May
Exeter
1 : 2
Bradford City
25 Apr
Burton
1 : 1
Exeter
18 Apr
Exeter
3 : 3
Stockport County
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Cardiff

(Away)
25 Jul
Forest Green
1 : 5
Cardiff
14 Jul
Cork City
1 : 6
Cardiff
11 Jul
Cardiff
0 : 6
Midtjylland
02 May
Mansfield
5 : 4
Cardiff
25 Apr
Cardiff
5 : 1
Northampton
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League Standings (Group 1)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Salford33009:39
2Stockport County32017:75
3Wolves U2131027:103
4Wigan30032:51
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League Standings (Group 2)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Tranmere33006:48
2Blackpool32018:36
3Barrow31023:73
4Nottingham U2130033:61
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League Standings (Group 3)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Doncaster33008:29
2Bradford City32018:56
3Grimsby31026:83
4Everton U2130035:120
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League Standings (Group 4)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Lincoln City33008:09
2Barnsley31026:63
3Manchester United U2131024:83
4Notts County31022:63
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League Standings (Group 5)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Bolton330010:29
2Rotherham32017:56
3Manchester City U2131027:83
4Oldham30035:140
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League Standings (Group 6)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Harrogate33005:19
2Huddersfield32019:46
3Newcastle Utd U2131025:112
4Mansfield30033:61
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League Standings (Group 7)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Port Vale32019:47
2Fleetwood Town33009:57
3Accrington31025:64
4Leeds U2130033:110
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League Standings (Group 8)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Crewe330012:29
2Chesterfield31024:94
3Burton31023:43
4Liverpool U2131022:62
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League Standings (Group 9)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Cardiff32014:26
2Exeter32015:46
3Newport31022:33
4Arsenal U2131026:83
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League Standings (Group 10)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Bristol Rovers33006:48
2Plymouth32018:36
3Cheltenham31022:52
4Tottenham U2130038:122
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League Standings (Group 11)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Northampton33006:19
2Walsall32013:25
3Shrewsbury31025:63
4Chelsea U2130031:61
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League Standings (Group 12)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Swindon32019:56
2West Ham U2132019:66
3Reading32016:46
4Milton Keynes Dons30031:100
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League Standings (Group 13)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Stevenage330012:49
2AFC Wimbledon32016:76
3Bromley31025:72
4Crystal Palace U2130036:111
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League Standings (Group 14)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Leyton Orient33006:29
2Peterborough32017:66
3Crawley Town31026:63
4Aston Villa U2130034:90
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League Standings (Group 15)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Colchester33006:29
2Wycombe32017:36
3Gillingham31025:63
4Fulham U2130032:90
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League Standings (Group 16)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Luton32018:56
2Cambridge Utd32016:46
3Barnet32015:75
4Brighton U2130032:51
Promotion - EFL Trophy 2025/2026 (Play Offs)