What time is Blackburn vs Cardiff?

Kickoff is at 15:00 BST (Saturday 10 October 2026), which is 10:00 AM EDT and 16:00 CEST.

What is the predicted score for Blackburn vs Cardiff?

Our model predicts Blackburn 1-0 Cardiff. Blackburn's stronger home head-to-head record and Cardiff's difficulty scoring away from home point toward a narrow home win.

Who won the last meeting between Blackburn and Cardiff?

Cardiff won 2-1 at Ewood Park in March 2025, their first win at Blackburn's ground in the recent head-to-head sample.

What is the head-to-head record between Blackburn and Cardiff?

In their last nine meetings, Blackburn have won five, Cardiff have won two, and two matches ended in draws.

Where is Blackburn vs Cardiff being played?

The venue has not been officially confirmed, but Blackburn's home matches are typically played at Ewood Park in Blackburn, Lancashire.

Blackburn vs Cardiff Prediction: Championship 2026/27

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Match Prediction

49%
Blackburn win

27%
Draw

24%
Cardiff win

Expected goals: 1.5 – 1.0 | Elo-adjusted Poisson model · team strength, recent form & H2H

Most likely scores:1–1 (12.9%)1–0 (11.8%)2–0 (9.4%)

Statistical model estimates, not a guarantee of outcome.

Model v2 · Generated 21 Sep 2026, 20:20 UTC · Track record

Two Sides Searching for Answers Meet at Ewood Park

Blackburn and Cardiff arrive at Matchday 9 with recent form that flatters neither side. Blackburn have managed just one win from their last five Championship outings, while Cardiff’s solitary victory in that span came last time out against Charlton. This is a fixture where the loser risks drifting further from the promotion conversation before it has really begun.

The State of Blackburn

Tony Mowbray’s side have drawn two and lost two of their last four league matches, with a 3-1 win over Millwall the only bright spot. That Millwall result showed Blackburn can score freely when the game opens up, but the 2-2 draw at Portsmouth last time out highlighted a recurring problem: they concede too easily from positions of control. The goalless draw with Lincoln before that tells a similar story from the other direction, a side that can look blunt against organised low blocks. Mowbray has long favoured a direct, front-foot style, and Blackburn’s home record will need to improve if they want to build any momentum through the autumn.

The State of Cardiff

Brian Barry-Murphy’s Cardiff have found goals hard to come by. Before the 3-1 win over Charlton, they had lost three of four, including a 0-2 defeat to Portsmouth and a 0-1 loss to Bolton where they failed to score at all. That Charlton result will have lifted spirits, but one swallow does not make a summer. Cardiff’s away form will be the real test of whether that win was a turning point or an outlier. Defensive organisation has been an issue, and Barry-Murphy will want his side to stay compact and avoid the kind of open game that plays into Blackburn’s hands at home.

Head-to-Head

Blackburn have won five of the last nine meetings between these clubs, with Cardiff taking two and two finishing level. Notably, Cardiff won the most recent visit to Ewood Park, a 2-1 victory in March 2025. Before that, Blackburn had won three consecutive home fixtures against Cardiff, including a 5-1 demolition in September 2021. The reverse fixture in November 2024 saw Blackburn win 3-1 in Cardiff. These two rarely produce dull affairs: four of the last nine meetings have seen three or more goals.

👀 What to Watch

The key question is whether Cardiff sit deep or try to press high. Their best recent results have come when they stay compact, but Blackburn’s direct style can stretch a low block with diagonal balls in behind. If Barry-Murphy sets up to absorb pressure and counter, Blackburn could struggle to break them down, as Lincoln showed. If Cardiff come out with the confidence of that Charlton win and try to impose themselves, the game could open up, and that historically favours Blackburn at home.

🔮 Prediction

Our model gives Blackburn a 49% chance of winning, 27% for a draw and 24% for Cardiff. Expected goals: 1.5–1.0.

Blackburn’s home head-to-head advantage and Cardiff’s away struggles point toward a tight home win. 1-1 is the most likely single scoreline at 12.9%, but with the win probabilities favouring one side we take their most likely winning score, 1-0. Cardiff have struggled to score on the road, and Blackburn should find one goal enough if they keep things solid at the back. These are model projections, not a guarantee of outcome.

Prediction: Blackburn 1-0 Cardiff

Practical Info

Kickoff: 15:00 BST (Sat 10 Oct) / 10:00 AM EDT (Sat 10 Oct) / 16:00 CEST (Sat 10 Oct). Venue not yet confirmed. Broadcast: available via regional broadcast partners, check local listings.

FAQ

What time is Blackburn vs Cardiff?: Kickoff is at 15:00 BST (Saturday 10 October 2026), which is 10:00 AM EDT and 16:00 CEST.
What is the predicted score for Blackburn vs Cardiff?: Our model predicts Blackburn 1-0 Cardiff. Blackburn's stronger home head-to-head record and Cardiff's difficulty scoring away from home point toward a narrow home win.
Who won the last meeting between Blackburn and Cardiff?: Cardiff won 2-1 at Ewood Park in March 2025, their first win at Blackburn's ground in the recent head-to-head sample.
What is the head-to-head record between Blackburn and Cardiff?: In their last nine meetings, Blackburn have won five, Cardiff have won two, and two matches ended in draws.
Where is Blackburn vs Cardiff being played?: The venue has not been officially confirmed, but Blackburn's home matches are typically played at Ewood Park in Blackburn, Lancashire.