Cardiff City 2-0 Portsmouth

Current streaks

Recent form

Cardiff City

Cardiff City's recent form presents a mixed picture, with some notable highs and lows. The Bluebirds have experienced a run of three consecutive defeats, followed by an encouraging upturn in their last three matches. Their most recent outing was particularly impressive, as they thrashed Plymouth Argyle 5-0, marking their highest-scoring game in this period. Despite this resounding victory, Cardiff's overall goal difference remains neutral, having scored and conceded 8 goals in their last 6 matches. The team have managed two clean sheets during this stretch, but their position of 22nd in the league table suggests they are still struggling for consistency. Interestingly, two-thirds of their recent matches have seen fewer than 2.5 goals, indicating a tendency towards lower-scoring affairs, with the Plymouth game being a stark exception to this trend.

Portsmouth

Portsmouth's recent form has been a mixed bag, with their latest victory against Queens Park Rangers providing a glimmer of hope amidst a challenging run. The Pompey have endured a three-match winless streak prior to their most recent triumph, which included two losses and a draw. A particularly concerning result was their heavy 6-1 defeat away to Stoke City, highlighting defensive vulnerabilities that have seen them concede an average of 2.17 goals per game over the last six matches. Despite this, Portsmouth have managed to find the net in four of their last six games, though their attacking output remains relatively low at 0.83 goals per game. The team's position of 23rd in the Championship table reflects their struggles, with only one clean sheet in their recent run and 67% of their matches seeing both teams score. Interestingly, two-thirds of Portsmouth's recent games have featured over 2.5 goals, suggesting that their matches tend to be high-scoring affairs, albeit often not in their favour.

Recent home/away form

Cardiff City

Cardiff City's recent home form has been a mixed bag, with some impressive performances interspersed with disappointing results. The Bluebirds have shown flashes of brilliance, particularly in their most recent outing where they thrashed Plymouth Argyle 5-0, demonstrating their potential for high-scoring encounters. This victory, coupled with their 1-0 win against Millwall, has seen Cardiff secure back-to-back home wins, potentially signalling an upturn in their fortunes at the Cardiff City Stadium. However, prior to this, they endured a challenging run of three consecutive home defeats, including a thrilling 3-5 loss to Southampton in the League Cup, which stands out as another high-scoring affair. Despite their struggles in the league, as evidenced by their 22nd position, Cardiff have managed to keep three clean sheets in their last six home games, suggesting a degree of defensive resilience. Their goal-scoring record of 1.83 goals per game at home is encouraging, although the team will be keen to address their tendency to concede, which currently stands at 1.5 goals per game.

Portsmouth

Portsmouth's recent away form has been a mixed bag, with their last six games yielding one win, two draws, and three losses. The Pompey have struggled defensively, conceding a concerning 16 goals in these matches, an average of 2.67 per game, and failing to keep a single clean sheet. Their most recent outing saw them secure a 2-1 victory against Queens Park Rangers, breaking a three-game winless streak on the road. However, their defensive frailties were brutally exposed in a 6-1 thrashing at Stoke City, which stands out as a particularly high-scoring affair. On a more positive note, Portsmouth have shown resilience in attack, scoring in five of these six away games, including an entertaining 3-3 draw with Leeds United. The high frequency of goals in their matches is evident, with 83% of these games seeing over 2.5 goals scored and both teams finding the net.