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Cardiff vs Stoke Prediction – Championship
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Here you will find the finest prediction for Cardiff vs Stoke in the Championship, along with match analysis and betting tips.
Read below for our detailed analysis of both teams, including recent form and key statistics from the latest matches to offer the best prediction for this encounter between Cardiff and Stoke.
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Betting tip and prediction for this match between Cardiff vs Stoke
The best prediction for the Championship is that there will be over 1.5 goals in the match. While a closely contested match is anticipated, both teams are known for engaging in open games with plenty of goal-scoring opportunities. Therefore, we can expect a fiercely competitive match with various chances near both goals.
The best prediction for Cardiff vs Stoke
Over 0.5 goal in the 1st half (prediction for live bet)
Over 1.5 goals (prediction for live, double or triple bet)
Over 2.0 Asian goals (risky prediction)
Match preview: Cardiff vs Stoke
Cardiff and Stoke are set to face off at the Millennium Stadium in a fixture for the 42nd round of the Championship. Their previous encounter ended in a 2-2 draw on 14th December 2024, and historically, Cardiff has the upper hand in home matches, with 2 wins and 2 draws across their last 4 meetings. Their last clash here was on 24th February 2024, where Cardiff City claimed a 2-1 victory, with Kion Etete and Karlan Grant scoring for Cardiff and Joon-Ho Bae netting for Stoke. The home advantage could be crucial in this fixture, considering Stoke’s notable difference in form when playing at home compared to away.
Team analysis: Cardiff
The home side currently sits in 22nd place, having amassed 41 points from 9 wins, 15 draws, and 17 losses. In their penultimate match, they drew 0-0 against Queens Park Rangers, followed by another draw, this time against Preston North End at 2-2. Cardiff’s away performance mirrors their home record, showing 3 wins, 7 draws, and 5 losses in their last 30 outings. In their last 10 Championship matches at home, they secured 3 victories, 4 draws, and 3 losses, accumulating 13 points from a possible 30. The most common scoreline at half-time in home matches has been 0-0, which occurred in 10 of their 20 fixtures. Defensively, they have struggled, conceding goals in 8 of their last 10 matches, but their attack has been more reliable, finding the net in 9 of those 10 games. There tends to be a focus on goals in their home matches, with 18 of their last 20 fixtures in this competition producing more than 1.5 goals. Out of 41 matches, they have come from behind to win just once when conceding first.
Cardiff comes into this match after a 2-2 draw against Preston, with Will Alves and Yakou Méïté finding the net. The home team typically lines up in a 4-3-3 formation, featuring Will Alves, Cian Ashford, and Yousef Salech in attack. Midfielder Rubin Colwill stands out as the playmaker, responsible for dictating tempo and driving offensively. Missing from the squad due to injury are Perry NG, Jak Alnwick, Aaron Ramsey, and Joe Ralls.
Team analysis: Stoke
The visitors are positioned 20th in the table, having garnered 43 points from 10 wins, 14 draws, and 17 defeats. In their latest match, they drew 1-1 against Luton Town, following a similar result against Preston North End. Stoke tends to perform better at home, with their recent away record showing 2 wins, 5 draws, and 8 losses in the last 30 outings, while at home, they boast 4 wins, 8 draws, and 3 losses. In the Championship, they have managed just 6 points from a possible 30, with 1 win, 3 draws, and 6 losses in their last 10 away matches. Like Cardiff, Stoke has seen 8 of their last 21 Championship match halves ending 0-0. They have conceded goals in 8 of their last 10 matches, which highlights a lack of consistency in their defence, yet they have scored in 8 of those 10 fixtures. In 41 matches, they have been trailing first in 19 of those and have only managed to turn the match around twice.
Stoke City enters this match on the back of a 1-1 draw against Luton Town, with Lewis Baker getting on the scoresheet. The visitors adopt a 4-3-3 tactical setup, with Ryan Mmaee, Million Marnhoef, and Sam Gallagher spearheading the attack. In their offensive play, they look to leverage the left flank, exploiting the pace and creativity of Eric Junior Bocat to create dangerous plays and challenge the opposition’s defence. The squad will be without Junior Tchamadeu and Jun-Ho Bae, both of whom are suspended.
The best prediction for Cardiff vs Stoke
Over 0.5 goal in the 1st half (prediction for live bet)
Over 1.5 goals (prediction for live, double or triple bet)
Over 2.0 Asian goals (risky prediction)
