Stoke City vs Cardiff City Betting Tips and Prediction 10 Dec 2022. At the Bet365 Stadium on Saturday, Stoke City and Cardiff City square off in the EFL Championship’s return to play. As both teams enter the weekend separated by just one point, just above the relegation zone, the match has all the makings of a legitimate clash. The 2-1 friendly victory over Premier League team Nottingham Forest last Friday by Stoke City gave them some encouragement during the World Cup break. Since his team will now play in the EFL Championship, where they have dropped five of their last seven games, manager Alex Neil will be hoping the result may serve as a springboard for a strong run of form.
With 25 points from 21 games, Stoke City sits two points and two places ahead of Saturday’s opponents in the league standings. Cardiff City, who have lost six of their last eight games, has also had trouble scoring in the league, much like the hosts. Their dismal campaign has been caused by a lack of offense, where they currently have the worst record in the league with only 17 goals scored. The Bluebirds, on the other hand, are coming off a 3-1 friendly win against Aston Villa on November 30 and will aim to improve on that performance this weekend.
Stoke City vs Cardiff City – Important Points:
The Bluebirds are unbeaten in their last four games against the home team, claiming two wins and two draws since a 2-0 loss in April 2020. Stoke City holds a slightly better record in the history of this matchup with 21 victories from the last 51 meetings between the teams. Cardiff City has picked up three fewer victories in that time, while the spoils have been shared on 12 different occasions.
In their last seven Championship games, Stoke City has only won twice while losing five times. Cardiff City has also lost three of their last four league games, with a 1-0 win at Sunderland on November 5 serving as the lone exception.
Stoke City vs Cardiff City – The Prediction:
Stoke City and Cardiff City are only separated by two points and two positions in the league standings, therefore we expect an exciting game with both teams giving it their all to win. Cardiff has historically dominated this match, so we are picking them to win by a slim margin once more.
Prediction: Stoke City 1-2 Cardiff City
Stoke City vs Cardiff City – The Tip:
1: Results: Cardiff City
2: Cardiff City will score first: Yes
3: Less than 5 cards: Yes
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