Bristol City FC vs Cardiff City FC, Championship 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Bristol City FC vs Cardiff City FC — Championship at Ashton Gate.
- Bristol City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Cardiff City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 4 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 5 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 6 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 7 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 8 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Millwall FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Middlesbrough FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Charlton Athletic FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Birmingham City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Sheffield United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Southampton FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Wrexham AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Watford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Burnley FC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Cardiff City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | West Ham United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Derby County FC | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | Norwich City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 25 | Preston North End FC | 0 | 0 |
| 26 | Stoke City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 27 | Lincoln City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 28 | Portsmouth FC | 0 | 0 |
| 29 | Bristol City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 30 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jan | Cardiff City FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 15 Jan | Fulham FC | A | 2–6 | L |
| 02 Jan | Millwall FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 30 Dec | Queens Park Rangers FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Dec | Huddersfield Town AFC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 11 Dec | Hull City AFC | A | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jan | Bristol City FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 15 Jan | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Jan | West Bromwich Albion FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 30 Dec | AFC Bournemouth | A | 0–3 | L |
| 11 Dec | Birmingham City FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 04 Dec | Sheffield United FC | H | 2–3 | L |
Season Stats
| Bristol City FC | Cardiff City FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #29 | Position | #21 |
| 0 | Points | 0 |
| 0 | Played | 0 |
| 0 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| 0 | Scored | 0 |
| 0 | Conceded | 0 |
| +0 | GD | +0 |
| – | PPG | – |
| – | Win % | – |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
17%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Bristol City FC this season
Bristol City FC this season
Bristol City FC are 29th (0 pts). Cardiff City FC are 21st (0 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. Bristol City FC host Cardiff City FC — let the battle begin!
- 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Isaak Davies, as he is very good at scoring at Ashton Gate with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 10' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 15' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Bristol City FC and Cardiff City FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 16' Zak Vyner has so much to prove this time. He replaces Robert Atkinson on 16 minute.
- 21' Curtis Nelson has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 23' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for James Collins on 23 minutes.
- 28' A change in the Bristol City FC ranks — Andy King exits the field as Jay Dasilva enters on 28.
- 31' What composure from James Collins! The Ireland international strokes it home. 0-1.
- 33' What an equalizer from Chris Martin!
- 38' The home supporters are growing impatient. Bristol City FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 43' Andreas Weimann has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 33 cards already picked up this season.
- 44' The referee shows Cardiff City FC player a Yellow card on 44.
- 49' The 36-year-old Alex Smithies has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 54' 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 Max O'Leary suffering a number of foals already.
- 59' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 63' What a strike from Chris Martin! The score is 2-1.
- 65' Thomas Doyle makes way for Ryan Wintle at the 65 minute mark. A tactical switch from Cardiff City FC.
- 70' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 73' Poor challenge from Cameron Pring. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 73' The supporters are chanting for Isaak Davies. He replaces Mark McGuinness on 73 minute.
- 77' Andreas Weimann is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 78' Andreas Weimann does the damage! The net is bulging and Bristol City FC surge ahead!
- 83' A quiet spell here at Ashton Gate. Bristol City FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 88' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 90' Goal! Max Watters scores his 21 goal in 235 matches.
- With this win, Bristol City FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Bristol City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
- 14
- 11
- 16
- 18
-
10
Andy King ↓ Jay Dasilva 28'
- 9
- 42
-
5
Robert Atkinson ↓ Zak Vyner 16'
- 36
- 12
Bench
-
3
Jay Dasilva ↑ 28'
- 21
- 1
- 8
-
26
Zak Vyner ↑ 16'
- 37
- 38
Coach
Nigel Pearson
Cardiff City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 29
- 25
- 8
- 5
- 16
- 38
-
19
James Collins ↓ Max Watters 65'
-
22
Thomas Doyle ↓ Ryan Wintle 65'
- 17
-
2
Mark McGuinness ↓ Isaak Davies 73'
Bench
- 4
- 1
- 6
-
15
Ryan Wintle ↑ 65'
-
36
Max Watters ↑ 65'
- 3
-
39
Isaak Davies ↑ 73'
Coach
Steve Morison
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Andreas Weimann | 4 |
| Chris Martin | 3 |
| Perry Ng | 2 |
| Kieffer Moore | 2 |
| Robert Atkinson | 1 |
| Tommy Conway | 1 |
| Josh Brownhill | 1 |
| Sory Kaba | 1 |
Head to Head
Bristol City FC Form
Cardiff City FC Form
2022-01-22
Bristol City FC
3–2
Cardiff City FC
L
2022-01-15
Cardiff City FC
0–1
Blackburn Rovers FC
L
2022-01-02
West Bromwich Albion FC
1–1
Cardiff City FC
D
2021-12-30
AFC Bournemouth
3–0
Cardiff City FC
L
2021-12-11
Birmingham City FC
2–2
Cardiff City FC
D
2021-12-04
Cardiff City FC
2–3
Sheffield United FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.99
Bristol City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.8
Cardiff City FC xG
I would bet for:
Bristol City FC or Draw 75% + Under 2.5 goals 73%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Bristol City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 1.79
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 1.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 2.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 3.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
| ± 4.5 | 4% |
|
96% |
Double Chance
Bristol City FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Cardiff City FC
57%
Bristol City FC or Cardiff City FC
68%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–2 not predicted3 – 2Actual
0 – 0
19.3%
1 – 0
15.1%
1 – 1
14.2%
0 – 1
11.9%
2 – 0
7.7%
2 – 1
6.4%
1 – 2
5.2%
0 – 2
5%
2 – 2
2.7%
3 – 0
2.5%
3 – 1
2.2%
1 – 3
1.4%
Asian Handicap — Bristol City FC
| Handicap | Bristol City FC covers | Push | Cardiff City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 10% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 23% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 18% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 7% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Bristol City FC keeps clean sheet
45%
✓
Cardiff City FC keeps clean sheet
38%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.