D. James
D. James
J. Firpo
A. Tanaka
J. Firpo
J. Firpo
Result ✓ Home win
Pre-game odds
1 | X | 2 | |
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Odds |
1.30
|
5.00
|
9.00
|
Prob. |
76.9%
|
20%
|
11.1%
|
Key points
• Leeds United are on a 12-game unbeaten run and top the Championship table.
• Leeds have strong home form, winning five consecutive matches with 14 goals scored.
• Cardiff City is unbeaten in their last eight matches, improving their position in the league.
• Cardiff averages 1.67 goals per game recently, showing solid attacking form.
• Both teams have been involved in matches with a trend towards high-scoring outcomes.
• Odds heavily favor Leeds United to win at 80.0%.
Current streaks
Leeds United
0
1
0
12
4
0
Cardiff City
1
0
0
8
0
2
Recent form
Leeds United
Leeds United have been in impressive form recently, demonstrating resilience and defensive solidity. The Whites are currently on a 12-game unbeaten run, which has propelled them to the top of the Championship table with 60 points from 29 matches. Their recent performances have been particularly noteworthy, with three consecutive clean sheets in their last three league fixtures. Leeds have been particularly strong at the back, conceding only 0.67 goals per game in their last six matches, whilst maintaining a positive goal difference of 6. The team's ability to grind out results is evident in their three recent draws, including a high-scoring 3-3 thriller against Hull City. However, Leeds have also shown their attacking prowess, netting three goals against Sheffield Wednesday in a comprehensive victory. With 67% of their recent matches featuring under 2.5 goals, Leeds United have been involved in relatively low-scoring affairs, emphasising their tactical discipline and defensive organisation.
Cardiff City
Cardiff City have shown a remarkable upturn in form recently, going unbeaten in their last six matches with three wins and three draws. The Bluebirds have been particularly impressive defensively, conceding only five goals in this period and keeping two clean sheets. Their most notable result came in a convincing 3-0 victory over rivals Swansea, which also represents their highest-scoring game in this run. Cardiff's attacking prowess has improved, averaging 1.67 goals per game, while their defensive solidity is evident with just 0.83 goals conceded per match. The team's current unbeaten streak extends to eight games, suggesting a significant improvement from their 18th position in the Championship table. With both teams scoring in 67% of their recent matches and an even split between games going over and under 2.5 goals, Cardiff City are providing entertaining football while steadily climbing the league standings.
Leeds United
DDWWWD
W3 D3 L0
10
1.7
4
0.7
+6
4
2.33
33%
67%
33%
Cardiff City
DWDWDW
W3 D3 L0
10
1.7
5
0.8
+5
2
2.5
67%
50%
50%
Recent home/away form
Leeds United
Leeds United have been in formidable form at home, showcasing an impressive run of five consecutive victories across all competitions. The Whites have been particularly dominant in their last six home fixtures, winning five and drawing one, whilst demonstrating a robust defence with four clean sheets. Their attacking prowess is evident, having scored 14 goals in these matches, averaging an impressive 2.33 goals per game. The standout performance came against Oxford United in a 4-0 thrashing, highlighting Leeds' ability to score heavily. Notably, Leeds have conceded only twice in their last six home games, boasting an excellent goals conceded per game average of 0.33. This combination of potent attacking and solid defending has contributed significantly to Leeds' current position at the top of the Championship table.
Cardiff City
Cardiff City have shown resilience in their recent away form, remaining unbeaten in their last five matches on the road. The Bluebirds have displayed a knack for scoring, netting in all six of their recent away fixtures, with a particularly impressive tally of 10 goals across these games. Their ability to find the back of the net is further highlighted by the fact that both teams have scored in 83% of these encounters. Notably, Cardiff have been involved in several high-scoring affairs, with 67% of their away matches featuring over 2.5 goals, including a thrilling 3-2 defeat to Oxford United. Despite conceding in five out of six games, Cardiff have managed to secure points consistently, drawing three times and winning twice, demonstrating their ability to compete away from home even when their defence is breached.
Leeds United
WWDWWW
W5 D1 L0
14
2.3
2
0.3
+12
4
2.67
33%
50%
50%
Cardiff City
DLWDWD
W2 D3 L1
10
1.7
9
1.5
+1
1
3.17
83%
33%
67%
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