Blackburn 2-1 Cardiff: result and AI prediction

AI match recap

This is a tense lower-half Championship meeting after the international break, with both teams needing a result to build separation from danger. Blackburn have the home platform and a potentially clearer attacking structure if Gudjohnsen returns up front, but their injury list has stripped depth from midfield, defence and attack. Cardiff bring the stronger recent lift after their latest win, yet their defensive reshuffle without Bielik is a major test at Ewood Park. The match should turn on whether Cantwell can find space between Cardiff's lines or whether Cardiff can make their transition play count.

Head-to-head analysis

Blackburn have had the better of the broader recent head-to-head record, particularly at Ewood Park, but Cardiff won on this ground last season. That result is a reminder that home familiarity has not made this fixture predictable.

Injuries and absences

Blackburn's extensive absences remove depth across every line, with Forshaw's loss especially damaging to midfield control. Cardiff's missing Bielik and Chambers create the sharper structural issue, because their back line is likely to require a late reshuffle.

Form (last 5)

Blackburn vs Cardiff stats

Last meetings

• 2025-03-15Blackburn 1-2 Cardiff
• 2024-11-09Cardiff 1-3 Blackburn
• 2024-02-20Cardiff 0-0 Blackburn
• 2023-10-21Blackburn 1-0 Cardiff
• 2023-09-27Blackburn 5-2 Cardiff
• 2023-01-01Blackburn 1-0 Cardiff

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Other Championship matches

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• Charlton – Bristol City
• Swansea – Norwich
• West Brom – Birmingham
• Bolton – Stoke City
• Derby – Wrexham
• Middlesbrough – Wolves
• Preston – Millwall