Match Details
The match between Cardiff and Bristol City is scheduled to take place on October 28, 2023, at the Cardiff City Stadium. It will be a Championship regular-season match. The odds for this game are as follows: Cardiff – Local Winner: 2.21, Draw: 3.35, Bristol City – Away Winner: 3.36.
Head-to-Head Comparison
In their previous encounters, Cardiff has had the upper hand against Bristol City. They have won four out of the last eight matches between the two teams, while Bristol City has managed to win only one. In terms of goals scored, Cardiff has found the back of the net on ten occasions in these matches compared to Bristol City’s six goals.
Furthermore, when it comes to high-scoring matches with three or more goals, three out of the last eight meetings have seen such results. These statistics indicate that there is a possibility of an entertaining and goal-filled encounter when these teams face each other.
Team Form: Cardiff
Cardiff’s recent form has been somewhat inconsistent. In their last six matches across all competitions, they have won two games and lost three, with one draw. Their goal-scoring record stands at nine goals scored and nine conceded during this period.
In terms of their Championship performance this season, Cardiff currently sits in seventh place with 20 points from 13 matches played. They have won six games and drawn two while losing five matches so far. The team has scored a total of 21 goals while conceding 16.
Their most recent match was a resounding victory against Huddersfield away from home where they secured a comfortable 4-0 win.
Team Form: Bristol City
Bristol City’s away form has been relatively better than their overall performance recently. In their last six away matches, they have won two games and lost four. They have managed to score six goals while conceding eight during this period.
In the Championship, Bristol City currently occupies the 13th position with 18 points from 13 matches played. They have won five games, drawn three, and lost five so far. The team has scored a total of 15 goals while conceding 14.
Their most recent match ended in a disappointing home defeat against Ipswich, where they were defeated by a solitary goal.
Key Players
Cardiff’s standout player in recent matches has been attacker Karlan Ahearne-Grant, who has contributed one goal and three assists in his last 13 appearances across all competitions. Another key player to watch out for is midfielder Joseph Ralls, who has notched up three goals and two assists in his ten outings this season.
For Bristol City, striker Nahki Wells has been their main attacking threat with three goals and one assist in his 13 appearances. Midfielder Jamie Knight-Lebel has also impressed with two goals and two assists from his 14 outings.
Statistical Insights
Based on recent performances, Cardiff has shown more consistency both at home and overall compared to Bristol City. However, Bristol City’s away form suggests that they can pose a threat on the road.
Cardiff’s attacking prowess is evident from their goal-scoring record of 21 goals so far this season. On the other hand, Bristol City will need to improve defensively as they have conceded an average of more than one goal per game.
Prediction: Cardiff vs Bristol City
Taking into account Cardiff’s stronger form overall and their solid performance at home along with Bristol City’s inconsistent away form, it is likely that Cardiff will emerge as the victors in this encounter. Therefore, my prediction for the match is Cardiff 2 – 1 Bristol City.
