Cardiff vs Barnsley Predictions, Lineups and Betting Tips

Cardiff vs Barnsley Predictions, Lineups and Betting Tips

Match Details: January 27, 2026 | Cardiff City Stadium | League One | 19:45 GMT

Top of the league Cardiff City will look to extend their lead at the top of League One as they welcome 15th place Barnsley to South Wales.

23 points separate the two sides, but it will not be an easy fixture for the hosts with Barnsley proving themselves a few weeks back away at Anfield.

Who will come out on top?

Key Betting Tip: Home win - Odds: 1.65 represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

Cardiff vs Barnsley Predicted Lineups

Cardiff (4-2-3-1) Trott, Ng, Osho, Chambers, Bagan, Wintle, Robertson, Tanner, Colwill, Ashford, Salech

Barnsley (Goodman, Watson, O'Connell, Sheperd, Ogbeta, Phillips, Bland, O'Keefe, Kelly, Cleary, McGoldrick

League Standings

Cardiff look set to climb back to the Championship this season as they sit top of League One, 4 points clear of 2nd place Lincoln. The bluebirds have a positive 19 goal difference and have scored the most goals in the divison. They've been nothing short of fantastic, even reaching the last 8 of the Carabao Cup where they unfortunately fell short to Chelsea. They are unbeaten in their last 7, that loss coming against 2nd place Lincoln, a battle that could come down to the wire at the end of the season.

The visitors sit 15th in League One, a disappointing position. However their recent success story comes from the FA Cup where they met Liverpool in the third round, losing 4-1. The performance was one to be proud of and Reyes Cleary caught the eye, gaining a lot of traction. Since then Barnsley have gone unbeaten, scoring 4 goals in 2 games and picking up 4 points. They will prove a tough side for Cardiff to beat and could grab something from the game.

Head to Head Timeline

07 Aug 2021 // Cardiff 1-1 Barnsley 03 Nov 2020 // Cardiff 3-0 Barnsley 07 Dec 2019 // Cardiff 3-2 Barnsley 06 Mar 2018 // Cardiff 2-1 Barnsley 17 Dec 2016 // Cardiff 3-4 Barnsley 09 Apr 2013 // Cardiff 1-1 Barnsley 22 Oct 2011 // Cardiff 5-3 Barnsley

Cardiff Last 5

24th Jan- Cardiff 1-1 Stockport County

17th Jan- Bradford 1-2 Cardiff

10th Jan- Leyton Orient 1-1 Cardiff

4th Jan- Cardiff 1-0 Wigan

1st Jan- Wycombe 1-1 Cardiff

Barnsley Last 5

24th Jan- Reading 2-2 Barnsley

17th Jan- Barnsley 2-1 Blackpool

12th Jan- Liverpool 4-1 Barnsley

1st Jan- Wigan 1-1 Barnsley

29th Dec - Barnsley 0-2 Lincoln

Cardiff vs Barnsley Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with 60.00% confidence in a Cardiff Win. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Cardiff vs Barnsley Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Home win - 1.65 Odds

Key Players To Watch:

Yousef Salech (Cardiff) The Danish striker has netted 12 goals in 27 games, he's been a vocal point for the bluebirds.

Reyen Cleary (Barsnley) He caught the eye away at Anfield in the FA Cup third round and even picked up an assist last time out.

Match Details

Stadium: Cardiff City Stadium (Capacity: 33,280)