Cardiff City Reading betting prediction

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Cardiff vs Reading
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The most likely scenario for this match will be both teams score at least one goal. We believe that this will be an open match with many chances for both sides due to the offensive power of the teams. In addition, both teams show some defensive gaps and against powerful attacks, will be expectable that they’ll score and concede for some occasions.
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Preview
Cardiff City and Reading face at Cardiff City Stadium, in a match for the 5th round of the Championship. The head‑to‑head history at this stadium, favours the home team, since in the last 4 head‑to‑heads they won 3 and lost 1. Accordingly, in the last head‑to‑head played at this stadium, for the Championship, on 07‑11‑2015, Cardiff City won by (2‑0). M. Connolly (53' ) and K. Jones (44' ) scored the goals of the match for Cardiff City. Cardiff City registers significant differences between home and away results, so the home/away factor is worth special attention.

Analysis Cardiff

The home team is currently in the 15th position of the league, with 5 points won, after 1 win, 2 draws and 1 loss. In the penultimate match, they won in a home match against Blackburn Rovers, by (2‑1). In the last match, they tied in an away match against Fulham, by (2‑2). This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, stronger with the help of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 3 wins, 6 draws and 6 losses in away matches, with 17 goals scored and 18 conceded; against 8 wins, 4 draws and 3 losses at their stadium, with 19 goals scored and 14 conceded. In the last 10 home matches Cardiff City has won 6, tied 2 and lost 2. Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 3 of the last 4 matches for this competition.

Cardiff comes for this match after a draw by 2-2 against Fulham, thus adding the second consecutive match without losing in the competition: the goals were scored by Ralls and Pilkington. In this match the coach Paul Trollope must play in 3-5-2 benefiting the ball possession and organized attacks, especially through the flanks. To point out that the home team has great quality in the offensive process and shots from long distance. For this match the home team’s coach won’t count on O'Keefe, Peltier and Richards, injured.

Confirmed Lineup: Ben Wilson, Sean Morrison, Matthew Connolly, Lee Peltier, Jazz Richards, Peter Whittingham, Aron Gunnarsson, Kadeem Harris, Joe Ralls, Lex Immers, Anthony Pilkington.
Coach: M. Hudson.

Analysis Reading

The away team is currently in the 21th position of the league, with 4 points won, after 1 win, 1 draw and 2 losses. In the penultimate match, they lost in an away match against Newcastle United, by (4‑1). In the last match, they tied in a home match against Brighton & Hove Albion, by (2‑2). This is a team that usually maintains its competitive level in home and away matches, since in the last 30 matches they register 5 wins, 1 draw and 9 losses in away matches, with 23 goals scored and 30 conceded; against 5 wins, 6 draws and 4 losses at their stadium, with 18 goals scored and 17 conceded. In their last match, for the League Cup, they got a home win against Milton Keynes Dons by (4‑2), after a penalty shootout. In the last 10 away matches Reading has won 3, tied 1 and lost 6. Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 3 of the last 4 matches, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 3 of the last 4 matches for this competition.

Reading comes for this match after a win on penalties against Milton Keynes Dons, in a match counting for the 2nd round of the League Cup: the match ended with a draw by 2-2. In this away home match the captain Jaap Stam must play in 4-3-3 benefiting the defensive organization and counterattacks: Harriott is the highlight in this type of transition. It’s important to emphasize that the visiting team exhibits gaps in the defensive sector, especially in the organization of their block. Apparently the coach has Samuel, Joseph Mendes and Quinn in doubt.

Confirmed Lineup: Ali Al-Habsi, Tyler Blackett, Liam Moore, Paul McShane, Joey van den Berg, Danny Williams, George Evans, Garath McCleary, Roy Beerens, Yann Kermorgant.
Coach: C. Gunter, R. Sellés Salvador.

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👉 Which is the recommended bet for the Cardiff Reading match?

The tip and bet suggestion for the Cardiff vs Reading match, on 27 August 2016, of the preview written by the editors of Betting Academy India, goes to: Both teams score? Yes ⇒ bet available on betfair.

👉 In which stadium will the Cardiff Reading be played?

The Cardiff vs Reading on 27 August 2016 will be played at Cardiff, Cardiff City Stadium.

 

Championship - 2016/2017

  • 100% 557 / 557 Games

  • Home team wins 47.4%
  • Draws 23.7%
  • Away team wins 28.9%
  • Over 1.5 73.61%
  • Over 2.5 48.83%
  • Over 3.5 25.13%
  • Goals 1446
  • Goals /match 2.6
  • Goals /match home 1.49
  • Goals /match away 1.11
  • Both teams score 52.6%
  • Goals after 80' 17.98%
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