Cardiff vs Bristol City Championship Match Preview
Cardiff City host Bristol City in what promises to be an exciting Championship clash. The Bluebirds enter this match after consecutive losses, most recently falling 2-1 away to Portsmouth despite dominating possession with 63% of the ball and creating six shots on target. Callum O’Dowda found the net in that defeat.
Meanwhile, Bristol City comes into this fixture following a confident 2-0 home victory over Stoke City, where Anis Mehmeti’s double proved decisive despite having just 42% possession.
Head-to-Head and Recent Form
The head-to-head record favors Cardiff, who remain unbeaten in their last four meetings with Bristol City. Their most recent encounter ended in a 1-1 draw at Ashton Gate. Looking at the broader picture, the last 10 meetings have produced five wins for Cardiff, four for Bristol City, and one draw.
Cardiff’s recent form shows:
• 3 wins, 3 losses, 4 draws in last 10 league games
• Average of 1.5 goals scored per match
• 43.3% average possession
• Callum Robinson leading scorer with 6 goals
Bristol City’s statistics reveal:
• 5 wins, 2 losses, 3 draws in last 10 league games
• 1.4 goals scored per match average
• 46.9% average possession
• Anis Mehmeti top scorer with 5 goals
Expected lineups:
Cardiff (4-2-3-1): Alnwick; Rinomhota, Goutas, Bagan, O’Dowda; Chambers, Mannsverk; Ashford, Colwill, El Ghazi; Robinson
Bristol City (3-4-2-1): O’Leary; Vyner, Dickie, Roberts; Sykes, Bird, Knight, McCrorie; Twine, Mehmeti; Wells
The betting markets currently price Cardiff at 2.75, while Bristol City are slight favorites at 2.50. The draw is available at 3.40.
Looking at the corner statistics, Cardiff average 7.30 corners in their home games, while Bristol City concede an average of 4.5 corners in away matches. This could present value in the corners market for those looking at alternative betting angles.
Take advantage of this Championship clash by backing Cardiff on the Asian Handicap 0.0 at odds of 2.00. This selection offers a safety net with stakes returned if the match ends in a draw, while a home win provides a full payout.
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