Cardiff City FC vs Birmingham City FC, Championship 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Cardiff City FC vs Birmingham City FC — Championship at Cardiff City Stadium.
- Cardiff City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Birmingham City FC 46 games · 64 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Sam Purkiss
- Referee Paul Hodskinson
- Referee Andy Madley
- Referee Simon Long
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Nov | Birmingham City FC | H | 4–2 | W |
| 27 Oct | Swansea City AFC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Oct | Millwall FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 18 Oct | Sheffield Wednesday FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Oct | West Bromwich Albion FC | A | 2–4 | L |
| 02 Oct | Queens Park Rangers FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Nov | Cardiff City FC | A | 2–4 | L |
| 26 Oct | Luton Town FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Oct | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Oct | Leeds United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 04 Oct | Middlesbrough FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Oct | Wigan Athletic FC | A | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
40%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Cardiff City FC and Birmingham City FC has kicked off!
- 3' GOAL! Kristian Pedersen scores on 3.
- 8' Cardiff City FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 13' Birmingham City FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 18' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 23' It looks like no one’s ball. Birmingham City FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 28' Birmingham City FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 28.
- 30' Against the run of play, Joe Ralls has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 32' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Ivan Sunjic on 32 minutes.
- 37' Birmingham City FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 38' Curtis Nelson has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 38 minutes.
- 43' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 48' Over 48 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 52' The referee has no hesitation. Daniel Ward is booked for Cardiff City FC — Red card on 52.
- 57' It is a cagey affair so far. Cardiff City FC in their trying to find a way past Birmingham City FC's compact .
- 62' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 65' Birmingham City FC ring the changes. Kerim Mrabti has done his job and it is now time for Jacques Maghoma to step up.
- 69' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Joe Ralls makes it 3-1.
- 69' Alvaro Gimenez has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jude Bellingham on 69 minute.
- 74' Lee Peltier has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 75' The Cardiff City FC manager makes a substitution. Junior Hoilett departs to be replaced by Omar Bogle.
- 80' The crowd applauds Daniel Crowley as he leaves the pitch. Odin Bailey steps in for Birmingham City FC.
- 85' Birmingham City FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 85.
- 85' The whistle greets Curtis Nelson as he departs to be replaced by Soul Bamba.
- 89' What a strike from Ivan Sunjic! The score is 3-2.
- 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Red card for Harlee Dean.
- 4-2 the final result. Birmingham City FC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Cardiff City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
- 7
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 8
- 19
- 23
-
33
Junior Hoilett ↓ Omar Bogle 75'
- 5
-
16
Curtis Nelson ↓ Soul Bamba 85'
Bench
- 11
- 12
-
22
Soul Bamba ↑ 85'
-
13
Callum Paterson ↑ 80'
- 17
-
27
Omar Bogle ↑ 75'
- 6
Coach
Neil Warnock
Birmingham City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 4
- 5
- 12
- 10
- 3
-
7
Daniel Crowley ↓ Odin Bailey 80'
- 17
- 34
-
18
Kerim Mrabti ↓ Jacques Maghoma 65'
- 22
Bench
- 27
- 2
- 26
-
19
Jacques Maghoma ↑ 65'
-
37
Odin Bailey ↑ 80'
- 14
-
24
Alvaro Gimenez ↑ 69'
Coach
Josep Clotet Ruiz
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Harry Wilson | 4 |
| Joe Ralls | 3 |
| Jeremie Bela | 2 |
| Ivan Sunjic | 2 |
| Kieffer Moore | 1 |
| Curtis Nelson | 1 |
| Mark McGuinness | 1 |
| Jude Bellingham | 1 |
Head to Head
Cardiff City FC Form
2019-11-02
Cardiff City FC
4–2
Birmingham City FC
W
2019-10-27
Swansea City AFC
1–0
Cardiff City FC
L
2019-10-22
Millwall FC
2–2
Cardiff City FC
D
2019-10-18
Cardiff City FC
1–1
Sheffield Wednesday FC
D
2019-10-05
West Bromwich Albion FC
4–2
Cardiff City FC
L
2019-10-02
Cardiff City FC
3–0
Queens Park Rangers FC
W
Birmingham City FC Form
2019-11-02
Cardiff City FC
4–2
Birmingham City FC
L
2019-10-26
Birmingham City FC
2–1
Luton Town FC
W
2019-10-22
Birmingham City FC
1–0
Blackburn Rovers FC
W
2019-10-19
Leeds United FC
1–0
Birmingham City FC
L
2019-10-04
Birmingham City FC
2–1
Middlesbrough FC
W
2019-10-01
Wigan Athletic FC
1–0
Birmingham City FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.29
Cardiff City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.28
Birmingham City FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 68% + Both teams to score 65%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Cardiff City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.57
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 2.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 3.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 4.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
Double Chance
Cardiff City FC or Draw
79%
Draw or Birmingham City FC
43%
Cardiff City FC or Birmingham City FC
78%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Cardiff City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–2 not predicted4 – 2Actual
2 – 1
9.1%
1 – 1
9.1%
2 – 0
7.4%
3 – 1
6.9%
1 – 0
6%
2 – 2
5.8%
3 – 0
5.5%
1 – 2
5.1%
3 – 2
4.4%
0 – 0
4.1%
4 – 1
4%
4 – 0
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Cardiff City FC
| Handicap | Cardiff City FC covers | Push | Birmingham City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -2 | 20% | 18% | 62% |
| -1.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| -1 | 38% | 21% | 41% |
| -0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +0.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +1 | 80% | 11% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Cardiff City FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Birmingham City FC keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.