Bristol City FC vs Cardiff City FC, Championship 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Bristol City FC vs Cardiff City FC — Championship at Ashton Gate.
- Bristol City FC 46 games · 62 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 | Millwall FC | 46 | 83 |
| 4 | Southampton FC | 46 | 80 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough FC | 46 | 80 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 7 | Wrexham AFC | 46 | 71 |
| 8 | Derby County FC | 46 | 69 |
| 9 | Norwich City FC | 46 | 65 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 46 | 64 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 46 | 64 |
| 12 | Bristol City FC | 46 | 62 |
| 13 | Sheffield United FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Preston North End FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 46 | 58 |
| 16 | Watford FC | 46 | 57 |
| 17 | Stoke City FC | 46 | 55 |
| 18 | Portsmouth FC | 46 | 55 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 46 | 51 |
| 22 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 23 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | Cardiff City FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 16 Aug | Luton Town FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 13 Aug | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Aug | Sunderland AFC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 30 Jul | Hull City AFC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 07 May | Huddersfield Town AFC | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | Bristol City FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 17 Aug | West Bromwich Albion FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 13 Aug | Birmingham City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Aug | Reading FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 30 Jul | Norwich City FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 07 May | Derby County FC | A | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
17%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Bristol City FC and Cardiff City FC is underway.
- 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 8' Cardiff City FC ring the changes. Joel Bagan has done his job and it is now time for Jack Simpson to step up.
- 13' With 0 assists to his name this season, Kal Naismith is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Cardiff City FC.
- 18' The home supporters are growing impatient. Bristol City FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 23' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 28' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 33' Jack Simpson is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Cardiff City FC so far.
- 36' The referee has no hesitation. Han-Noah Massengo is booked for Bristol City FC — Yellow card on 36.
- 41' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Tommy Conway makes no mistake. 1-0!
- 46' 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.
- 51' A quiet spell here at Ashton Gate. Cardiff City FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 56' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Nigel Pearson will be considering his options from the bench.
- 57' The whistle greets Max Watters as he departs to be replaced by Mark Harris.
- 60' A meaty challenge results in booking for Zak Vyner on 60.
- 63' A meaty challenge results in booking for Cedric Kipre on 63.
- 64' GOAL! Robert Atkinson scores on 64. Assisted by Nahki Wells
- 65' A tactical swap from Cardiff City FC — Rubin Colwill on, Andy Rinomhota off on 65 minutes.
- 70' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Mark Harris made 22 appearances and scored 32 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 75' Rubin Colwill is having his name booked by the referee on 75.
- 76' The referee calls foul for Rubin Colwill. He receives a Yellow card.
- 80' It is a substitution in Bristol City FC team. Tommy Conway is replaced by Chris Martin on 80 minute.
- 81' A moment of madness from Joe Williams on 81 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Bristol City FC will be frustrated.
- 83' It is a substitution in Bristol City FC team. Joe Williams is replaced by Andy King on 83 minute.
- 84' A tactical swap from Cardiff City FC — Kion Etete on, Mahlon Romeo off on 84 minutes.
- 88' A change in the Bristol City FC ranks — Han-Noah Massengo exits the field as Kane Wilson enters on 88.
- 89' A moment of madness from Alex Scott on 89 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Bristol City FC will be frustrated.
- 90' Bristol City FC make a change. Nahki Wells trudges off to be replaced by Timm Klose on 90 minutes.
- The points are shared — Bristol City FC 2-0 Cardiff City FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Bristol City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 3
-
21
Nahki Wells ↓ Timm Klose 90'
- 1
-
8
Joe Williams ↓ Andy King 84'
- 26
- 4
-
30
Han-Noah Massengo ↓ Kane Wilson 88'
- 5
- 7
-
15
Tommy Conway ↓ Chris Martin 80'
Bench
- 16
-
10
Andy King ↑ 84'
-
9
Chris Martin ↑ 80'
-
25
Timm Klose ↑ 90'
-
2
Kane Wilson ↑ 88'
- 19
- 12
Coach
Nigel Pearson
Cardiff City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
-
35
Andy Rinomhota ↓ Rubin Colwill 65'
-
2
Mahlon Romeo ↓ Kion Etete 84'
-
19
Romaine Sawyers ↓ Joe Ralls 65'
- 23
- 1
- 38
- 6
- 10
-
36
Max Watters ↓ Mark Harris 57'
-
3
Joel Bagan ↓ Jack Simpson 8'
Bench
-
29
Mark Harris ↑ 57'
-
26
Jack Simpson ↑ 8'
-
8
Joe Ralls ↑ 65'
- 21
-
9
Kion Etete ↑ 84'
-
27
Rubin Colwill ↑ 65'
-
25
Jaden Philogene Bidace ↑ 57'
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
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.46
Bristol City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.91
Cardiff City FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Bristol City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.37
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Bristol City FC or Draw
78%
Draw or Cardiff City FC
50%
Bristol City FC or Cardiff City FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Bristol City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.3%
1 – 0
12.6%
0 – 0
11.5%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
8.8%
0 – 1
7.3%
1 – 2
5.4%
3 – 0
4.6%
3 – 1
4.3%
2 – 2
4.1%
0 – 2
3.7%
3 – 2
2.1%
Asian Handicap — Bristol City FC
| Handicap | Bristol City FC covers | Push | Cardiff City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 15% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 24% | 52% |
| -0.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 14% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Bristol City FC keeps clean sheet
41%
✗
Cardiff City FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.