Swansea 2-0 Cardiff City

Recent form

Swansea

Swansea currently sit in 15th position in the Championship with 43 points from 37 games. Their recent form has been inconsistent, with a mix of wins, draws, and losses in their last six matches. They suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat at home against Leeds United, which stands out as a particularly high-scoring game. Swansea have scored 6 goals in their last 6 matches, averaging 1 goal per game, while conceding 10 goals at an average of 1.67 per game, resulting in a negative goal difference of -4. The team has struggled to keep clean sheets, with both teams scoring in 70% of their recent matches, and 70% of the games featuring over 2.5 goals.

Cardiff City

Cardiff City have been in impressive form recently, currently sitting in 10th position in the Championship with 53 points from 37 games. Their last six matches have seen them go on a four-game winning streak, following a draw and a loss. This run of victories includes a 1-0 away win against Bristol City and a 2-1 home triumph over Stoke City. However, their winning streak was preceded by a 4-1 defeat at the hands of Norwich, which stands out as a particularly high-scoring game compared to their other recent fixtures. Cardiff's defensive record has been solid, keeping three clean sheets in their last six matches and conceding an average of just one goal per game during this period.

Recent home/away form

Swansea

Swansea's recent home form has been poor, with four consecutive defeats in the Championship before their latest win against Blackburn. This losing streak included a particularly heavy 4-0 loss to Leeds United, highlighting their defensive vulnerabilities. However, their most recent victory against Blackburn suggests a potential turning point in their home form. It's also worth noting that Swansea had a comfortable 2-0 win against Morecambe in the FA Cup during this period. Overall, their home games have been high-scoring, with 70% of the matches featuring over 2.5 goals, and both teams scoring in half of the fixtures.

Cardiff City

Cardiff's away form has been inconsistent in their recent matches, with a mix of wins and losses. They suffered a run of three consecutive away defeats against Sheffield Wednesday, Plymouth Argyle, and West Brom, conceding a total of 9 goals while scoring only once in those games. However, they managed to secure wins in their last away match against Bristol City and in their visit to Watford in early February. The game against Norwich stands out as a particularly high-scoring affair, with Cardiff losing 4-1. Overall, Cardiff's away performances have been characterized by defensive vulnerabilities, as they have conceded an average of 2.17 goals per game in their last six away matches.

Head-to-head

The head-to-head statistics between Swansea City and Cardiff City show the following:

- **Overall Record**: Out of the total number of matches played, Swansea City has won 33, there have been 18 draws, and Cardiff City has won 24.
- **Recent Performance**: According to the provided data, Swansea City has won 2, drew 1, and lost 2 in their last five encounters with Cardiff City.
- **Asian Handicap Win Percentage**: The Asian handicap win percentage for these two teams is 50% each.
- **Total Goals Over Percentage**: The percentage of matches where the total goals exceeded is also 50%.
- **Seasonal Stats**: As of the information available up until March 12, 2024, in the current season, Swansea City had 15 wins, 7 draws, and 17 losses, scoring an average of 1.32 goals per match. Cardiff City's seasonal stats include 5 wins, 3 draws, and 10 losses, with an average of 1.23 goals per match.

The provided data indicates that Swansea City has a slight historical advantage over Cardiff City in their head-to-head record. However, recent form and seasonal statistics may also be considered when analyzing their future encounters.