Burnley vs Cardiff Prediction & Expert Tips

Burnley vs Cardiff Match Preview

Burnley return to Turf Moor with mixed form, having shared the spoils 1–1 with Nottingham Forest in their latest league outing. That followed narrow home defeats to Liverpool (0–1) and Manchester United (2–3), but they remain a side that produces goals in front of their fans, scoring twice in three of their last five matches.

Earlier wins over Sunderland (2–0) and Derby in the cup (2–1) showed their ability to control games when settled.

Cardiff travel north on the back of a setback, losing 1–3 at home to Bradford City. Before that, they edged Exeter away (1–0) and picked up convincing victories against Plymouth (4–0) and Cheltenham (3–0).

Their recent run highlights a blend of clean sheets and attacking intent, though consistency remains in question after two winless games from their last three.

Notably, their away performances have been more disciplined, as seen in the Exeter win.

The head-to-head record is emphatically in Burnley’s favor. The Clarets have won the last three meetings without conceding, including a 5–0 demolition in August 2024.

Cardiff’s last goal against Burnley in any competition dates back over a decade, and four of the last five meetings ended with Burnley winning to nil. The pattern suggests Cardiff struggle to find answers when facing Burnley’s physical and direct style at Turf Moor.

Smart Insights by LeagueLane®

• Burnley won their last three meetings with Cardiff by an aggregate of 10–0.
• Cardiff failed to score in four of the last five head-to-head games.
• Burnley’s last two home league defeats came by just a single goal margin.
• Cardiff scored eight goals in their two recent home wins but managed just one in their last two games overall.

Burnley vs Cardiff Prediction

Burnley’s dominance in this fixture cannot be overlooked. With three clean-sheet wins on the bounce against Cardiff, including a crushing 5–0 last season, the hosts look well-positioned to extend their run.

The Burnley -1.5 Asian Handicap (2.66 odds) appeals strongly, as their previous victories against Cardiff have all cleared that margin with ease.

For bettors looking at higher returns, the historical scoreline trends make the Burnley 3–0 correct score (11.00 odds) a realistic play.

Marco Marin- September 21, 2025

Burnley vs Cardiff Betting Tips

Burnley -1.5 Asian Handicap

OK

2.66 Odds

Burnley 3-0

OK

11.00 Odds