Exeter Chiefs - Cardiff Rugby prediction

Yuriy Borshchenko
January 17, 2026
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MATCH DETAILS:
Location: Exeter, Sandy Park
Upcoming Information:Challenge Cup Rugby 18.01.2026
Competition: Exeter vs Cardiff live

When/Date: 18.01.2026
Time: 8:00 am
Repeat:Live
Prediction on Exeter vs Cardiff: Available

Score, Highlights

Prediction (the most likely score): 35:20

Exeter
83.1%

Draw
2.9%

Cardiff
14%

Betting Odds

1	X	2
1.09	35	7
1.11	29	6.5
1.12	30.19	6.84

Facts

Both teams are showing inconsistent performances lately.

Recently, Exeter has had a series of away games.

Recently, Cardiff has had a series of home games.

In this match, Exeter is the undeniable favorite.

In the last 2 head-to-head matches, Exeter won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 63:42. (average 31.5:21).

Including home match between the teams, Exeter won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 44:29.

Standings

2025/26

Group 1

		Pl	W	D	L		Pts
1	Montpellier	3	3	0	0	88:51	15
2	Ospreys	3	2	0	1	76:66	11
3	Zebre	3	2	0	1	71:67	9
4	Connacht	3	1	0	2	104:57	8
5	Black Lion	3	1	0	2	44:104	5
6	Montauban	3	0	0	3	67:105	2

Group 2

		Pl	W	D	L		Pts
1	Benetton	3	3	0	0	144:70	14
2	Newcastle Red Bulls	4	3	0	1	75:78	13
3	Dragons	4	2	0	2	96:148	9
4	USA Perpignan	3	1	0	2	91:87	6
5	Lions	3	1	0	2	70:73	6
6	Lyon	3	0	0	3	68:88	3

Group 3

		Pl	W	D	L		Pts
1	Stade Francais Paris	3	3	0	0	110:64	15
2	Ulster	3	2	0	1	115:36	12
3	Cardiff Rugby	3	2	0	1	78:77	10
4	Exeter Chiefs	3	1	1	1	98:70	9
5	Racing 92	3	0	1	2	51:124	3
6	Cheetahs	3	0	0	3	34:115	0

Exeter AND Cardiff LAST MATCHES

Latest Results

10.01.26 Stade Français – Exeter Chiefs – 27:25
03.01.26 Bath Rugby – Exeter Chiefs – 33:26
28.12.25 Exeter Chiefs – Leicester Tigers – 24:10
20.12.25 Saracens FC – Exeter Chiefs – 24:30
14.12.25 Racing Métro 92 – Exeter Chiefs – 31:31

10.01.26 Cardiff Rugby – Racing Métro 92 – 32:13
01.01.26 Ospreys Premiership Select – Cardiff Rugby – 33:22
26.12.25 Cardiff Rugby – Newport Gwent Dragons – 22:19
19.12.25 Cardiff Rugby – Llanelli Scarlets – 17:21
13.12.25 Cardiff Rugby – Ulster Rugby – 29:26

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