Cardiff City came from behind to beat Swindon Town 3-2 in the EFL Cup first round. Yousef Salech scored twice to turn the game around after Gabriel Osho had given the visitors a ninth-minute lead, and Jack Moylan's 77th-minute goal sealed the win.
8.3Yousef SalechCardiff City · Forward2 goals · 4 shotsCardiff City 3:2 Swindon Town — Match Report
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTFirst half2 - 1
- 9
- 29
Second half1 - 1
- 58L. Millard
- 64L. Griffiths-Brown
- 82(Foul)
- 84(Foul)
- 90(Foul)
Live Prediction
Cardiff City to winWon1.73
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WonQuestions & Answers
What was the final score of Cardiff City vs Swindon Town?
Cardiff City 3-2 Swindon Town (EFL Cup, Round 1).
Who scored?
Gabriel Osho (9') for Swindon Town; Yousef Salech (29') for Cardiff City; Yousef Salech (43', assist Cian Ashford) for Cardiff City; Paul Glatzel (62', assist Joseph Hungbo) for Swindon Town; Jack Moylan (77', assist Yousef Salech) for Cardiff City.
Was Cardiff City's win deserved?
Yes — Cardiff City were on top for most of the match.
Were there any red cards in Cardiff City vs Swindon Town?
Yes — sent off: James Debayo (Swindon Town, 90').
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Head to Head meetings
Cardiff City – Swindon Town
Cardiff City
Swindon Town
- 3
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  3 | 0  |
Scored goals | 9 | 5 |
Average per game | 3 | 1.67 |
The biggest victory | 4-2 | 0 |
Cardiff City
- 5Matches
- 11Goals
- 2.2Goal per game
- 2Wins
- 1Draws
- 2Losses
Swindon Town
- 5Matches
- 5Goals
- 1Goal per game
- 1Wins
- 2Draws
- 2Losses
Best statistical picks
Cardiff City – Swindon Town
Recent form favours Swindon Town to win
Goals over the last 10 matches favour Over 2.5
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Ask the AI bot about this matchOdds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.33 | 5.25 | 7.00 |
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Clear favorite — Cardiff City
Cardiff City beat Swindon Town 2-1 in this competition before and arrive on a three-game winning run. The Bluebirds hold the edge in form and mentality, a 78% lean, while Swindon carry two away wins of their own.
Home win — Cardiff City1.33
High confidence78%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
58.7
38.5
CheckSkill
56.2
53.2
CheckMental
71.2
31.8
CheckLive total65.9 vs 43.8+22.1Cardiff City: 60.1 + 5.8 for home advantage = 65.9
More match signals
Cardiff City (DNB)89%1.10
Over 3.588%2.25
Cardiff City (−1)92%
Today's market odds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win between Cardiff City and Swindon Town?
Cardiff City are the clear pick: they beat Swindon Town 2-1 in their last meeting, hold better form and a stronger mentality. The Bluebirds' 78% lean reflects a genuine edge, not a coin-flip.
Who is the favorite based on current form?
Cardiff City are the favorite on form, with a good recent home record and three straight wins. Swindon Town look average away from home, with two wins and three losses in their last five.
Will both teams score at Cardiff City vs Swindon?
Both teams have scored in each of their two previous meetings, which averaged 4.5 goals a game. Cardiff City's home games have been open lately, so goals on both sides is a live possibility.
Head to Head meetings
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- 0
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 0 |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.33 | 5.25 | 7.00 |