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Cardiff City vs Birmingham City prediction

Cardiff CityHome44%to win
1.38 : 1.04expected goalsDraw 29%
Birmingham CityAway28%to win
Shujaa safe tipUnder 3.5 goals1.31

Our tips

Locked two hours before kick off
Safe tip76%
Under 3.5 goalsMost likely to win
Fair 1.312 units
Bold tip27%
Cardiff City to win and Over 2.5Bigger price, loses more often
Fair 3.761 unit

Shujaa verdict

From results, prices, form and rest

Our prediction for Cardiff City vs Birmingham City is Cardiff City to win, with a 44% chance, but it is a close call. The most likely score is 1-1. Our best bet is Under 3.5 goals at 1.31.

Cardiff recent form-3%Cardiff rest between games-3%Birmingham rest between games-3%Cardiff league table-2%Birmingham league table+2%

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Form and head to head

Newest game first
Cardiff CityWLDLL
  • Wv Charlton Athletic3-1
  • Lat Bolton Wanderers0-1
  • Dv Stoke City1-1
  • Lat Portsmouth0-2
  • Lat Queens Park Rangers1-2
Birmingham CityDWLDD
  • Dv Middlesbrough2-2
  • Wat Derby County2-1
  • Lat Norwich City1-2
  • Dv Wolverhampton Wanderers2-2
  • Dv Southampton1-1

In numbers, Cardiff red and Birmingham green

1.1Points per game1.4
1.4Goals scored per game1.3
1.6Goals conceded per game1.3
0%Clean sheets20%

Team records

Last 20 games, all competitions
CardiffBirmingham
14Games played20
4Wins7
4Draws8
6Losses5
19Goals scored25
22Goals conceded26
1.4Scored per game1.3
1.6Conceded per game1.3
2W 3D 2LHome record4W 5D 2L
2W 1D 4LAway record3W 3D 3L
0%Clean sheets20%
79%Both teams scored70%
64%Over 2.5 goals50%

Good to know: Green marks the better number of the two.

League table

Championship
TeamPWDLGDPtsPPG
18. Cardiff City10244+1101.00
3. Birmingham City10451+6171.70

Good to know: Table position is one of the strongest guides to a result. Full Championship table

Key players

Top of each side this season
Cardiff City
  • Jack Moylan
    Jack MoylanTop scorer · M
    5 goals
  • Jack Moylan
    Jack MoylanMost assists · M
    2 assists
  • Nathan Trott
    Nathan TrottKeeper · G
    35 saves
Birmingham City
  • August Priske
    August PriskeTop scorer · F
    4 goals
  • Patrick Roberts
    Patrick RobertsMost assists · M
    3 assists
  • James Beadle
    James BeadleKeeper · G
    24 saves

Good to know: Watch the key men: if a top scorer is missing, the tip above already allows for team news.

Goals and markets

Chance and fair price
Over 1.5 goals70%1.42
Over 2.5 goals43%2.31
Over 3.5 goals22%4.46
Both teams to score49%2.04
Cardiff or draw72%1.38
Birmingham or draw56%1.78
Cardiff win and over 2.524%4.20
Birmingham win and over 2.514%7.03

Most likely scores

1-113.5%
1-011.5%
0-09.7%
2-18.8%
0-18.5%

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Where to bet on Cardiff v Birmingham

Our top pick is Under 3.5 goals. Compare the price at a licensed Kenyan bookmaker before you stake.

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Match preview

Cardiff City vs Birmingham City: Cardiff City shade it
  1. 1
    What our numbers say

    The model gives Cardiff City 44%, the draw 29% and Birmingham City 28%. There are no bookmaker prices yet, so this is our model on its own.

  2. 2
    Recent form

    Cardiff City took 4 points from their last 5 games and Birmingham City took 6 from 5. Birmingham City come in with the better run.

  3. 3
    Home and away

    Cardiff City won 2 of their last 7 games at home. Birmingham City won 3 of their last 9 on the road.

  4. 4
    Goals

    Cardiff City score 1.4 goals a game and let in 1.6. Birmingham City score 1.3 and let in 1.3. Over 2.5 goals landed in 9 of Cardiff City games and 10 of Birmingham City games in that run.

  5. 5
    The safest bet

    Under 3.5 goals has a 76% chance, the highest of the bets worth taking here.

Cardiff City form

Cardiff City have 4 wins, 4 draws and 6 losses in their last 14 games, with 19 goals scored and 22 conceded. At home they have 2 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses from 7. Their last 5 results read W, L, D, L, L, newest first.

Birmingham City form

Birmingham City have 7 wins, 8 draws and 5 losses in their last 20 games, with 25 goals scored and 26 conceded. Away from home they have 3 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses from 9. Their last 5 results read D, W, L, D, D, newest first.

Our call

We expect Cardiff City to score about 1.4 goals and Birmingham City about 1.0. That points to Cardiff City to win, with 1-1 the most likely score. Our safest bet is Under 3.5 goals at 1.31. Our bold bet is Cardiff City to win and Over 2.5 at 3.76.

Questions people in Kenya ask

Who will win Cardiff City vs Birmingham City?

Our prediction for Cardiff City vs Birmingham City is Cardiff City to win, with a 44% chance, but it is a close call. The most likely score is 1-1. Our best bet is Under 3.5 goals at 1.31.

What is the score prediction for Cardiff City vs Birmingham City?

1-1 is the most likely score, followed by 1-0 and 0-0. We expect Cardiff City to score 1.4 goals and Birmingham City 1.0.

Will both teams score in Cardiff City vs Birmingham City?

Both teams to score has a 49% chance. Both sides scored in 11 of Cardiff City last 14 games and 14 of Birmingham City last 20.

How are Cardiff City playing?

Cardiff City have 4 wins, 4 draws and 6 losses in their last 14 games, with 19 goals scored and 22 conceded. At home they have 2 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses from 7. Their last 5 results read W, L, D, L, L, newest first.

How are Birmingham City playing?

Birmingham City have 7 wins, 8 draws and 5 losses in their last 20 games, with 25 goals scored and 26 conceded. Away from home they have 3 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses from 9. Their last 5 results read D, W, L, D, D, newest first.

What is the best bet for Cardiff City vs Birmingham City?

Under 3.5 goals at 1.31, with a 76% chance.

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