Our tips
Locked two hours before kick offSafe tip76%
Under 3.5 goalsMost likely to winFair 1.312 units
Bold tip27%
Cardiff City to win and Over 2.5Bigger price, loses more oftenFair 3.761 unit
Shujaa verdict
From results, prices, form and restOur 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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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
ChampionshipGood 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
Birmingham CityGood 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 priceBoth teams to score49%2.04
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
What our numbers sayThe 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.
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Recent formCardiff City took 4 points from their last 5 games and Birmingham City took 6 from 5. Birmingham City come in with the better run.
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Home and awayCardiff City won 2 of their last 7 games at home. Birmingham City won 3 of their last 9 on the road.
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GoalsCardiff 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.
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The safest betUnder 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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