Match Details
The match between Cardiff and Sunderland is scheduled to take place on March 29, 2024, at the Cardiff City Stadium. It will be a Championship regular-season match, and the odds currently favor a local team victory with odds of 2.56.
Head-to-Head Comparison
When looking at the historical performance between these two teams, it is clear that Cardiff has had the upper hand in recent meetings. In their last six encounters, Cardiff has won four matches compared to Sunderland’s two victories. Furthermore, in their most recent meeting earlier this season, Cardiff emerged as the winner with a narrow 1-0 scoreline.
Team Form: Cardiff
Cardiff has been performing relatively well recently, winning four out of their last six matches in all competitions. Their home form has also been decent with nine wins out of nineteen matches played so far this season in the Championship. Currently positioned at 11th place in the league standings with 53 points and a goal difference of -8, they are aiming to finish the season strongly.
In their most recent match against Swansea, which ended in a disappointing 2-0 loss for Cardiff away from home, they struggled to find their attacking rhythm and were unable to convert chances into goals.
Team Form: Sunderland
Sunderland’s away form has not been as strong as they would have hoped for this season. Out of nineteen away matches played so far in the Championship, they have only managed four wins while suffering ten defeats. Their overall position in the league standings is currently 12th with 48 points and a positive goal difference of +3.
In their previous match against QPR at home, Sunderland failed to find the back of the net and settled for a goalless draw. This result highlighted some struggles they have faced recently in converting chances into goals.
Key Players
For Cardiff, one player to watch out for is Rubin Colwill. The midfielder has been in good form, contributing three goals and two assists in his last 35 appearances. Another key player for Cardiff is Kion Etete, who has scored six goals so far this season.
On the other hand, Sunderland’s Jack Clarke has been their standout performer with 15 goals and four assists in 35 matches. Daniel Neil has also made significant contributions with four goals and five assists from midfield.
Statistical Insights
Looking at recent statistics, both teams have struggled to score consistently. Cardiff has managed an average of 1 goal per game over their last six matches, while Sunderland’s average stands at just 0.67 goals per game during the same period.
Defensively, Cardiff has conceded an average of 0.67 goals per game in their last six outings, while Sunderland has leaked an average of 1.67 goals per game during that time frame.
Based on these statistics, it appears that both teams have had difficulties finding the back of the net consistently while struggling defensively as well.
Prediction: Cardiff 1 – 0 Sunderland
Considering all the factors discussed above, including recent form and key player performances, it is predicted that Cardiff will emerge as the winners with a narrow victory over Sunderland. A final scoreline of Cardiff City Stadium could read “Cardiff 1 – 0 Sunderland.”
