49ers vs Cardinals

Upcoming Game

ARI
Cardinals Arizona Cardinals
VS
Sunday, September 21, 2025 8:25 PM ET
Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, CA
SF
49ers San Francisco 49ers

Gridiron Duels Prediction

Point Spread 49ers -3 to -8
Moneyline 49ers -300 to -120
Total (O/U) 41 to 48
Editorial ranges from Gridiron Duels. Not sportsbook odds.

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Betting Odds

Line: SF -3.7

O/U: 47.8

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Matchup Preview

Updated 1 week ago
Recent meetings favor San Francisco, while Arizona still carries a respectable franchise pedigree under its longer history. Both teams show flat form over their last outings, so recent rhythm offers little separation or clarity. There is no clear home tilt and past meetings have been moderate scoring, without big swings. Early down execution and red zone finishing will swing the outcome, and turnovers magnify mistakes. I give a slight lean to San Francisco given their deeper long term baseline and sustained excellence.
This view is based only on the categorical trends supplied and is not a substitute for official lines or detailed scouting.

Edge Meter

Offense 7/10

San Francisco's roster continuity and higher pedigree create a steadier offensive baseline.

Defense 7/10

Franchise depth and multi year consistency favor San Francisco on the defensive side.

Special Teams 5/10

No supplied trends point to a clear special teams advantage for either side.

Coaching 8/10

Sustained elite stretch and organizational stability tilt the coaching edge toward San Francisco.

Key Mismatches

  • Recent form versus franchise baseline
    Both teams arrive in flat form, yet San Francisco's higher pedigree suggests a gap not reflected by recent trends.
  • Neutral venue impact
    Home edge is neutral so the venue should not decide this game despite usual home advantages.
  • Moderate scoring history
    Past meetings point to a moderate scoring shape, so execution and turnovers will have outsized influence.

Trend Callouts

Both teams show flat recent form, so short term rhythm offers little separation San Francisco has stronger franchise pedigree and sustained high level production Head to head history suggests a moderate scoring game with no clear home tilt

Head-to-Head Record (All Time)

ARI
Cardinals
22
Wins
0
Ties
SF
49ers
26
Wins

Average Scores

49ers vs Cardinals

Cardinals 21 PPG
49ers 23.8 PPG

Home Field Advantage

49ers vs Cardinals

Cardinals at Home 12-12
50% Win Rate
49ers at Home 14-10
58% Win Rate

Highest Scoring Game

49ers vs Cardinals

74 Total Points
Dec 17, 2023
Cardinals 29 - 45 49ers

Last Meeting

49ers vs Cardinals

Jan 05, 2025
49ers 24 - 47 Cardinals
Cardinals Won

Recent Meetings (Last 5)

Jan 05, 2025
ARI W
Cardinals 47
@
49ers 24
Oct 06, 2024
ARI W
Cardinals 24
@
49ers 23
Dec 17, 2023
SF W
Cardinals 29
@
49ers 45
Oct 01, 2023
SF W
Cardinals 16
@
49ers 35
Jan 08, 2023
SF W
Cardinals 13
@
49ers 38

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Historical Performance (All-Time Stats)

ARI

Cardinals

All-time performance

ALL-TIME WIN % 105 Seasons
41%
593-812-41
PLAYOFF SEASONS 105 total
12
11% of seasons
CHAMPIONSHIPS Last: 1947
2
1925, 1947
RECENT FORM Last 5 years
42%
35-49-0
SF

49ers

All-time performance

ALL-TIME WIN % 79 Seasons
54%
630-526-16
PLAYOFF SEASONS 79 total
30
38% of seasons
CHAMPIONSHIPS Last: 1994
5
1981, 1984, 1988, 1989, 1994
RECENT FORM Last 5 years
56%
47-37-0