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 0 games · 0 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 | West Ham United FC | 38 | 39 |
| 2 | Burnley FC | 38 | 22 |
| 3 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 38 | 20 |
| 4 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Coventry City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Ipswich Town FC | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Arsenal FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Manchester City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Manchester United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Aston Villa FC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Liverpool FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | AFC Bournemouth | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Sunderland AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Brentford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Chelsea FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Fulham FC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Newcastle United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Everton FC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Leeds United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Crystal Palace FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Nottingham Forest FC | 0 | 0 |
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
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Arsenal FC and Cardiff City FC has kicked off!
- 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Harry Arter made 372 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 15' Arsenal FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Cardiff City FC's shape.
- 20' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 25' 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.
- 29' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Nacho Monreal.
- 34' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Neil Warnock will be considering his options from the bench.
- 36' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Callum Paterson.
- 41' It looks like no one’s ball. Cardiff City FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 45' Matteo Guendouzi was booked on 45.
- 46' Arsenal FC make a change. Mohamed El Neny trudges off to be replaced by Alex Iwobi on 46 minutes.
- 51' Arsenal FC is showing some good football. However, Arsenal FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 56' France international Alexandre Lacazette has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 60' A tactical swap from Arsenal FC — Carl Jenkinson on, Stephan Lichtsteiner off on 60 minutes.
- 63' Cardiff City FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 66' GOAL! Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang fires home to make it 1-0!
- 70' The supporters are chanting for Nathaniel Mendez-Laing. He replaces Bobby Reid on 70 minute.
- 73' Another change for Cardiff City FC made on 73 minute. Baye Oumar Niasse leaves to be changed by Kenneth Zohore.
- 76' Aaron Ramsey gets the nod from Arsenal FC. He replaces Mesut Ozil and will look to change the dynamic.
- 81' That is a Yellow card for Arsenal FC. Alexandre Lacazette will be fuming at that decision.
- 81' Another substitution for Cardiff City FC to replace Harry Arter by Kadeem Harris on 81 minute.
- 83' A goal from the France international Alexandre Lacazette! He fires home on 83 to make it 2-0!
- 88' The travelling Cardiff City FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 90' What a moment for Nathaniel Mendez-Laing! That strike on 90 puts his side firmly in control.
- 90' Cardiff City FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 90.
- Another three points for Arsenal FC.
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.