Arsenal FC vs Cardiff City FC, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Arsenal FC vs Cardiff City FC — Premier League at Emirates Stadium.
- Arsenal FC 10 games · 27 pts (2026/27)
- Cardiff City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Kevin Friend
- Referee Darren Cann
- Referee Daniel Robathan
- Referee Mike Dean
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal FC | 10 | 27 |
| 2 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 10 | 22 |
| 3 | Manchester City FC | 10 | 21 |
| 4 | Liverpool FC | 10 | 18 |
| 5 | Chelsea FC | 10 | 16 |
| 6 | Everton FC | 10 | 16 |
| 7 | AFC Bournemouth | 10 | 15 |
| 8 | Brentford FC | 10 | 14 |
| 9 | Leeds United FC | 10 | 14 |
| 10 | Aston Villa FC | 10 | 13 |
| 11 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 10 | 12 |
| 12 | Newcastle United FC | 10 | 12 |
| 13 | Hull City AFC | 10 | 11 |
| 14 | Ipswich Town FC | 10 | 11 |
| 15 | Fulham FC | 10 | 10 |
| 16 | Nottingham Forest FC | 10 | 9 |
| 17 | Coventry City FC | 10 | 9 |
| 18 | Manchester United FC | 10 | 8 |
| 19 | Sunderland AFC | 10 | 8 |
| 20 | Crystal Palace FC | 10 | 7 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jan | Cardiff City FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 25 Jan | Manchester United FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 19 Jan | Chelsea FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 12 Jan | West Ham United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Jan | Blackpool FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 01 Jan | Fulham FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jan | Arsenal FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 19 Jan | Newcastle United FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 12 Jan | Huddersfield Town AFC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 05 Jan | Gillingham FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Jan | Tottenham Hotspur FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 29 Dec | Leicester City FC | A | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
70%
Clean Sheets
Arsenal FC this season
Arsenal FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Arsenal FC
0-15
2/1
16-30
3/–
31-45
–/2
46-60
4/2
61-75
4/–
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Arsenal FC
| Martin Odegaard | 3 G |
| Kai Havertz | 3 G |
| Bukayo Saka | 3 G |
| Bruno Guimaraes | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Arsenal FC is hosting Cardiff City FC for another epic battle.
- 5' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang suffering a number of foals already.
- 10' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 15' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 20' Arsenal FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 25' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 29' Controversy at the stadium! Nacho Monreal argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 34' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Arsenal FC and Cardiff City FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 36' The referee has no hesitation. Callum Paterson is booked for Cardiff City FC — Yellow card on 36.
- 41' Both keepers have barely been tested. Arsenal FC and Cardiff City FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 45' Poor challenge from Matteo Guendouzi. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 46' The whistle greets Mohamed El Neny as he departs to be replaced by Alex Iwobi.
- 51' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 56' With 1 assists to his name this season, Callum Paterson is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Cardiff City FC.
- 60' Stephan Lichtsteiner makes way for Carl Jenkinson at the 60 minute mark. A tactical switch from Arsenal FC.
- 63' The referee calls foul for Harry Arter. He receives a Yellow card.
- 66' Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 70' Another change for Cardiff City FC made on 70 minute. Bobby Reid leaves to be changed by Nathaniel Mendez-Laing.
- 73' Another substitution for Cardiff City FC to replace Baye Oumar Niasse by Kenneth Zohore on 73 minute.
- 76' The whistle greets Mesut Ozil as he departs to be replaced by Aaron Ramsey.
- 81' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Alexandre Lacazette.
- 81' Kadeem Harris is ready to make an impact after coming on for Harry Arter at the 81 minute mark.
- 83' Alexandre Lacazette has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 83 minutes.
- 88' Over 88 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 90' A goal from the Guatemala international Nathaniel Mendez-Laing! He fires home on 90 to make it 2-1!
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Joe Ralls on 90 minutes.
- With this win, Arsenal FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Arsenal FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 29
- 12
- 11
- 19
-
10
Mesut Ozil C ↓ Aaron Ramsey 76'
-
4
Mohamed El Neny ↓ Alex Iwobi 46'
- 18
- 20
- 31
- 9
- 14
Bench
-
17
Alex Iwobi ↑ 46'
- 34
-
25
Carl Jenkinson ↑ 60'
- 1
- 27
-
8
Aaron Ramsey ↑ 76'
- 49
Coach
Unai Emery
Cardiff City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 29
- 17
- 14
- 1
- 5
- 2
- 3
- 22
- 13
- 8
-
7
Harry Arter ↓ Kadeem Harris 81'
Bench
- 32
- 12
-
23
Kadeem Harris ↑ 81'
-
19
Nathaniel Mendez-Laing ↑ 70'
-
10
Kenneth Zohore ↑ 73'
- 33
- 18
Coach
Neil Warnock
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
Arsenal FC Form
Cardiff City FC Form
2019-01-29
Arsenal FC
2–1
Cardiff City FC
L
2019-01-19
Newcastle United FC
3–0
Cardiff City FC
L
2019-01-12
Cardiff City FC
0–0
Huddersfield Town AFC
D
2019-01-05
Gillingham FC
1–0
Cardiff City FC
L
2019-01-01
Cardiff City FC
0–3
Tottenham Hotspur FC
L
2018-12-29
Leicester City FC
0–1
Cardiff City FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.75
Arsenal FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.12
Cardiff City FC xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Arsenal FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.87
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Arsenal FC or Draw
79%
Draw or Cardiff City FC
46%
Arsenal FC or Cardiff City FC
76%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
9.1%
2 – 0
8.6%
0 – 0
7.5%
1 – 2
6%
3 – 1
5.5%
0 – 1
5.4%
2 – 2
5.3%
3 – 0
4.9%
0 – 2
3.5%
3 – 2
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Arsenal FC
| Handicap | Arsenal FC covers | Push | Cardiff City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 16% | 71% |
| -1.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| -1 | 29% | 22% | 49% |
| -0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 14% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Arsenal FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Cardiff City FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.