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Cardiff City FC vs Burnley FC, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2018-19
Sun 30 Sep 2018 · 15:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Cardiff City FC vs Burnley FC — Premier League .

Match Details

  • Referee David Coote
  • Referee Lee Betts
  • Referee Stephen Child
  • Referee Martin Atkinson

Head-to-Head

1
5
Cardiff City FC 6 games · Avg 3.0 goals Burnley FC

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
30 Sep Burnley FC H 1–2 L
22 Sep Manchester City FC H 0–5 L
15 Sep Chelsea FC A 1–4 L
02 Sep Arsenal FC H 2–3 L
25 Aug Huddersfield Town AFC A 0–0 D
18 Aug Newcastle United FC H 0–0 D
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
30 Sep Cardiff City FC A 2–1 W
22 Sep AFC Bournemouth H 4–0 W
16 Sep Wolverhampton Wanderers FC A 0–1 L
02 Sep Manchester United FC H 0–2 L
30 Aug PAE Olympiakos SFP H 1–1 D
26 Aug Fulham FC A 2–4 L

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
67% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at . The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 10' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 15' 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 Callum Paterson suffering a number of foals already.
  • 20' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 25' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 27' Burnley FC make a change. James Tarkowski trudges off to be replaced by Kevin Long on 27 minutes.
  • 32' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 37' It looks like no one’s ball. Burnley FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 42' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Cardiff City FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 45' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Ashley Westwood on 45 minutes.
  • 50' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 51' What a strike from Johann Berg Gudmundsson! The score is 0-1.
  • 56' Cardiff City FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 60' Magnificent from Josh Murphy! That is 24 goals in 372 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 65' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 69' Greg Cunningham catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 69.
  • 70' Assisted by Johann Berg Gudmundsson with the perfectly-timed delivery and Sam Vokes makes no mistake. 1-2!
  • 71' Fresh legs for Cardiff City FC! Daniel Ward comes on to replace Kenneth Zohore.
  • 72' The crowd applauds Matej Vydra as he leaves the pitch. Chris Wood steps in for Burnley FC.
  • 77' 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.
  • 79' Cardiff City FC make a change. Joe Ralls trudges off to be replaced by Gary Madine on 79 minutes.
  • 84' Cardiff City FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Burnley FC's shape.
  • 87' Matthew Lowton catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 87.
  • 90' Controversy at the stadium! Aaron Lennon argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • It finishes all square. Cardiff City FC and Burnley FC share the spoils 1-2.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.23 Cardiff City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.58 Burnley FC xG
I would bet for: Cardiff City FC or Burnley FC 72% + Both teams to score 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Cardiff City FC30% Draw28% Burnley FC42%
Actual: Burnley FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes57% 0% No43%
Avg goals/match: 2.81
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 77%
23%
± 2.5 53%
47%
± 3.5 31%
69%
± 4.5 16%
84%

Double Chance

Cardiff City FC or Draw
58%
Draw or Burnley FC
70%
Cardiff City FC or Burnley FC
72%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Cardiff City FC22% Draw46% Burnley FC32%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.6%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
8.6%
0 – 0
7.9%
0 – 2
7.4%
2 – 1
6.9%
1 – 0
6.4%
2 – 2
5.5%
1 – 3
4.7%
2 – 0
4.5%
0 – 3
3.8%
2 – 3
3%

Asian Handicap — Cardiff City FC

Handicap Cardiff City FC covers Push Burnley FC covers
-2.5 4% 96%
-2 4% 8% 88%
-1.5 12% 88%
-1 12% 16% 72%
-0.5 28% 72%
+0.5 56% 44%
+1 56% 21% 23%
+1.5 77% 23%
+2 77% 14% 9%
+2.5 91% 9%

Clean Sheet

Cardiff City FC keeps clean sheet
21%
Burnley FC keeps clean sheet
30%

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.