Thursday , 2 July 2026

Cardiff City FC vs Leicester City FC, Championship 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Championship · 2023-24
Fri 29 Dec 2023 · 19:45 UTC Cardiff City Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
0–2 55' James Justin
Joe Ralls 47' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Cardiff City FC vs Leicester City FCChampionship at Cardiff City Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee John Busby
  • Assistant 1 Richard Wild
  • Assistant 2 Mark Russell

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Dec Leicester City FC H 0–2 L
26 Dec Plymouth Argyle FC H 2–2 D
23 Dec Sheffield Wednesday FC A 2–1 W
16 Dec Hull City AFC A 0–3 L
13 Dec Birmingham City FC H 0–1 L
09 Dec Millwall FC H 1–0 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Dec Cardiff City FC A 2–0 W
26 Dec Ipswich Town FC A 1–1 D
23 Dec Rotherham United FC H 3–0 W
18 Dec Birmingham City FC A 3–2 W
13 Dec Millwall FC H 3–2 W
09 Dec Plymouth Argyle FC H 4–0 W

Key Stats

25% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
25% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at Cardiff City Stadium. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Callum Robinson made 378 appearances and scored 53 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 10' Supporters expect more eagerness from Cesare Casadei, as he is very good at scoring at Cardiff City Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 15' Jannik Vestergaard has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 53 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 18' Kiernan Dewsbury Hall puts Leicester City FC on the lead.
  • 23' 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.
  • 28' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 28 minutes.
  • 33' Leicester City FC is showing some good football. However, Leicester City FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 38' Leicester City FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 38.
  • 40' The supporters are chanting for Yakou Meite. He replaces Karlan Grant on 40 minute.
  • 45' It looks surprising Leicester City FC does not make any changes. James Justin has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 47' Cardiff City FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 52' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 55' GOAL! James Justin scores on 55.
  • 59' Cardiff City FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ollie Tanner is hanging Joe Ralls on the field on 59 minute.
  • 60' Rubin Colwill has so much to prove this time. He replaces Josh Bowler on 60 minute.
  • 65' Leicester City FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 66' It is a substitution in Cardiff City FC team. Kion Etete is replaced by Callum Robinson on 66 minute.
  • 69' Leicester City FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Cesare Casadei is hanging Wilfred Ndidi on the field on 69 minute.
  • 74' It’s high time Enzo Maresca made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 79' The travelling Leicester City FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 83' The whistle greets Patson Daka as he departs to be replaced by Thomas Cannon.
  • 88' 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.
  • Full Time. Leicester City FC beats Cardiff City FC

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.01 Cardiff City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.32 Leicester City FC xG
I would bet for: Leicester City FC or Draw 72% + Under 2.5 goals 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Cardiff City FC28% Draw30% Leicester City FC42%
Actual: Leicester City FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes47% 0% No53%
Avg goals/match: 2.33
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 88%
12%
± 1.5 68%
32%
± 2.5 41%
59%
± 3.5 21%
79%
± 4.5 9%
91%

Double Chance

Cardiff City FC or Draw
57%
Draw or Leicester City FC
72%
Cardiff City FC or Leicester City FC
70%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Cardiff City FC20% Draw50% Leicester City FC30%
Actual: Leicester City FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 0
12%
0 – 1
11.7%
1 – 0
8.6%
1 – 2
8.3%
0 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
6.3%
2 – 0
4.8%
2 – 2
4.3%
1 – 3
3.7%
0 – 3
3.6%
3 – 1
2.1%

Asian Handicap — Cardiff City FC

Handicap Cardiff City FC covers Push Leicester City FC covers
-2.5 3% 97%
-2 3% 7% 90%
-1.5 10% 90%
-1 10% 17% 73%
-0.5 27% 73%
+0.5 58% 42%
+1 58% 22% 20%
+1.5 80% 20%
+2 80% 13% 7%
+2.5 93% 7%

Clean Sheet

Cardiff City FC keeps clean sheet
27%
Leicester City FC keeps clean sheet
37%

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