To forecast, predict, or anticipate an event is to say that it will happen; 'be in the cards' is a phrase for this prediction. Its antonyms, on the other hand, would refer to an event that is highly unlikely to happen or impossible to occur. Examples of antonyms for 'be in the cards' could be to have no hope, no chance, out of the question, improbable, impossible, or highly unlikely. These antonyms refer to future events that are just not at all feasible or credible. Thus, these are expressions of negation and failure, whereas 'be in the card' is an expression of possibility and optimism.