English League One
2025-11-08 - Blackpool vs Cardiff City
A Sports Betting Pick by ArmchairPunter
Football : England: League One
Venue: Bloomfield Road
Saturday 8th November 2025, 1500hrs (GMT)
Blackpool may be sitting second from bottom in the League One table but The Seasiders have been given a welcome shot in the arm following the arrival of former player Ian Evatt who recently took over the reins at the Lancashire club.
Indeed, Blackpool have won both of their opening two games under Evatt which came in the form of much-needed victories against fellow strugglers Peterborough United 2-1 away from home in the league along with a 1-0 home win against Scunthorpe United in the 1st round of the FA Cup last weekend.
Ian Evatt’s biggest challenge though awaits this Saturday afternoon as the hosts take on high-flying Cardiff City at Bloomfield Road but Blackpool possess a stubborn looking home record which stands at 2-3-2 10/11 so far this season.
Cardiff City have experienced mixed emotions in cup football in recent weeks as The Bluebirds registered a 2-1 win away from home at Championship outfit Wrexham in an all-Welsh affair in the EFL Cup only to be dumped out of the FA Cup in the 1st round away from home at Peterborough United 1-0.
The visitors have also produced a mixed bag of results recently in League One as well, as Brian Barry-Murphy’s side have won twice but have also slipped to two defeats as well; wins against Leyton Orient and Reading (both at home) have been offset by losses incurred against Burton Albion and Bolton Wanderers.
Therefore, this may be the best time for Blackpool to be facing promotion hopefuls Cardiff City, especially with home advantage at Bloomfield Road.
The Betting Verdict
The arrival of manager Ian Evatt has boosted Blackpool and The Seasiders look capable of grinding out a point here.
The Pick :
Blackpool 1-1 Cardiff City
