Cardiff City FC vs Brentford FC, Championship 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Cardiff City FC vs Brentford FC — Championship at Cardiff City Stadium.
- Cardiff City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Brentford FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Dean Whitestone
- Referee Craig Taylor
- Referee Mark Pottage
- Referee Daniel Lamport
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec | Brentford FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 19 Dec | Norwich City FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 16 Dec | Birmingham City FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 12 Dec | Swansea City AFC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 08 Dec | Stoke City FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 05 Dec | Watford FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Dec | Cardiff City FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 19 Dec | Reading FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 15 Dec | Watford FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Dec | Nottingham Forest FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 09 Dec | Derby County FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 05 Dec | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
75%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Cardiff City FC and Brentford FC is underway.
- 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 10' Joe Bennett needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 15' Cardiff City FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 15.
- 20' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 25' Brentford FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 30' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Cardiff City FC that had 372 games and scored 398 goals.
- 35' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 40' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 45' Cardiff City FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 49' Will Vaulks has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 45 minutes.
- 50' Sergi Canos makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and Brentford FC are in front.
- 55' That is a Yellow card for Cardiff City FC. Will Vaulks will be fuming at that decision.
- 56' A moment of madness from Will Vaulks on 56 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Cardiff City FC will be frustrated.
- 61' Supporters expect more eagerness from Sheyi Ojo, as he is very good at scoring at Cardiff City Stadium with 3 goals in the last 3 games.
- 65' What a strike from Sergi Canos! The score is 1-2.
- 68' Fresh legs for Cardiff City FC! Mark Harris comes on to replace Junior Hoilett.
- 73' GOAL! Sergi Canos scores on 73. Assisted by Ivan Toney
- 74' Josh Murphy gets the nod from Cardiff City FC. He replaces Sheyi Ojo and will look to change the dynamic.
- 76' What composure from Will Vaulks! The Wales international strokes it home. 2-3.
- 77' Tariqe Fosu has so much to prove this time. He replaces Bryan Mbeumo on 77 minute.
- 82' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 82 minutes.
- 87' The home supporters are growing impatient. Cardiff City FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 90' Time for substitution for Brentford FC. Mathias Jensen is replaced by Josh Dasilva.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Brentford FC to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Cardiff City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 23
- 12
- 4
- 3
- 8
-
33
Junior Hoilett ↓ Mark Harris 68'
- 6
- 16
-
27
Sheyi Ojo ↓ Josh Murphy 74'
- 9
Bench
- 21
-
29
Mark Harris ↑ 68'
-
11
Josh Murphy ↑ 74'
- 18
- 1
- 20
- 13
- 32
- 36
Coach
Neil Harris
Brentford FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 22
- 3
- 9
-
7
Sergi Canos ↓ Marcus Forss 90'
- 18
- 1
- 17
-
19
Bryan Mbeumo ↓ Tariqe Fosu 77'
- 27
-
8
Mathias Jensen ↓ Josh Dasilva 90'
Bench
- 28
- 29
-
14
Josh Dasilva ↑ 90'
-
15
Marcus Forss ↑ 90'
-
24
Tariqe Fosu ↑ 77'
- 20
- 2
- 36
Coach
Thomas Frank
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sergi Canos | 3 |
| Will Vaulks | 2 |
| Bryan Mbeumo | 2 |
| Marlon Pack | 1 |
| Luka Racic | 1 |
| Joe Ralls | 1 |
| Junior Hoilett | 1 |
| Tariqe Fosu | 1 |
Head to Head
Cardiff City FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.49
Cardiff City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.76
Brentford FC xG
I would bet for:
Cardiff City FC or Brentford FC 74% + Both teams to score 64%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Brentford FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.25
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 3.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
Cardiff City FC or Draw
58%
Draw or Brentford FC
68%
Cardiff City FC or Brentford FC
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Cardiff City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11%
1 – 2
8.6%
2 – 1
7.3%
2 – 2
6.4%
0 – 1
6.1%
0 – 2
6%
0 – 0
5.4%
1 – 3
5%
1 – 0
5%
2 – 0
4.3%
2 – 3
Actual
3 – 1
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Cardiff City FC
| Handicap | Cardiff City FC covers | Push | Brentford FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 9% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 16% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +1 | 57% | 20% | 23% |
| +1.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +2 | 77% | 13% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
Cardiff City FC keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Brentford FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.