Cardiff City FC vs Manchester City FC, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Cardiff City FC vs Manchester City FC — Premier League .
- Cardiff City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Manchester City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Darren England
- Referee Stuart Burt
- Referee Michael Oliver
- Referee Simon Bennett
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Ham United FC | 38 | 39 |
| 2 | Burnley FC | 38 | 22 |
| 3 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 38 | 20 |
| 4 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Coventry City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Ipswich Town FC | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Arsenal FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Manchester City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Manchester United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Aston Villa FC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Liverpool FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | AFC Bournemouth | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Sunderland AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Brentford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Chelsea FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Fulham FC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Newcastle United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Everton FC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Leeds United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Crystal Palace FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Nottingham Forest FC | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 11 Aug | AFC Bournemouth | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sep | Cardiff City FC | A | 5–0 | W |
| 19 Sep | Olympique Lyonnais | H | 1–2 | L |
| 15 Sep | Fulham FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 01 Sep | Newcastle United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 25 Aug | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Aug | Huddersfield Town AFC | H | 6–1 | W |
Key Stats
0%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Manchester City FC kicks off things out of here…
- 5' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 5 minutes.
- 10' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 15' With 0 assists to his name this season, Victor Camarasa is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Manchester City FC.
- 20' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 25' Phil Foden has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 20 appearances with only 3 goals this season.
- 30' Both keepers have barely been tested. Cardiff City FC and Manchester City FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 32' What composure from Sergio Aguero! The Argentina international strokes it home. 0-1.
- 35' What a strike from Bernardo Silva! The score is 0-2.
- 40' 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.
- 44' What composure from Ilkay Gundogan! The Germany international strokes it home. 0-3.
- 45' The referee has no hesitation. Joe Ralls is booked for Cardiff City FC — Yellow card on 45.
- 50' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 51' Jazz Richards is ready to make an impact after coming on for Lee Peltier at the 51 minute mark.
- 56' Cardiff City FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 60' Controversy at the stadium! Fernandinho argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 61' Time for substitution for Manchester City FC. Sergio Aguero is replaced by Riyad Mahrez.
- 63' The crowd applauds Daniel Ward as he leaves the pitch. Kenneth Zohore steps in for Cardiff City FC.
- 67' What a moment for Riyad Mahrez! That strike on 67 puts his side firmly in control.
- 69' A tactical swap from Manchester City FC — Phil Foden on, Ilkay Gundogan off on 69 minutes.
- 74' The Manchester City FC bench stirs into life. Fernandinho is withdrawn and John Stones gets his opportunity.
- 75' Cardiff City FC make a change. Junior Hoilett trudges off to be replaced by Josh Murphy on 75 minutes.
- 80' The 38-year-old Bruno Ecuele Manga has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 85' Manchester City FC have won 1020 goals from 436 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 89' Riyad Mahrez makes no mistake. The score reads 0-5 and Manchester City FC are in front.
- It finishes all square. Cardiff City FC and Manchester City FC share the spoils 0-5.
Lineups
Cardiff City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 1
- 4
- 5
-
2
Lee Peltier ↓ Jazz Richards 51'
- 8
-
9
Daniel Ward ↓ Kenneth Zohore 63'
-
33
Junior Hoilett ↓ Josh Murphy 75'
- 7
- 18
- 21
Bench
-
11
Josh Murphy ↑ 75'
- 28
- 3
- 22
- 13
-
6
Jazz Richards ↑ 51'
-
10
Kenneth Zohore ↑ 63'
Coach
Neil Warnock
Manchester City FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
8
Ilkay Gundogan ↓ Phil Foden 69'
- 19
- 30
- 31
-
25
Fernandinho C ↓ John Stones 74'
- 20
- 2
- 7
- 14
- 18
-
10
Sergio Aguero ↓ Riyad Mahrez 61'
Bench
- 21
- 33
-
5
John Stones ↑ 74'
- 4
-
47
Phil Foden ↑ 69'
-
26
Riyad Mahrez ↑ 61'
- 49
Coach
Pep Guardiola
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Riyad Mahrez | 2 |
| Riyad Mahrez | 2 |
| Kevin De Bruyne | 1 |
| Ilkay Gundogan | 1 |
| Bernardo Silva | 1 |
| Sergio Aguero | 1 |
| Ilkay Gundogan | 1 |
| Bernardo Silva | 1 |
Head to Head
Cardiff City FC Form
Manchester City FC Form
2018-09-22
Cardiff City FC
0–5
Manchester City FC
W
2018-09-19
Manchester City FC
1–2
Olympique Lyonnais
L
2018-09-15
Manchester City FC
3–0
Fulham FC
W
2018-09-01
Manchester City FC
2–1
Newcastle United FC
W
2018-08-25
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
1–1
Manchester City FC
D
2018-08-19
Manchester City FC
6–1
Huddersfield Town AFC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.81
Cardiff City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.61
Manchester City FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 65% + Manchester City FC to win 65%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Manchester City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.42
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 3.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 4.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
Double Chance
Cardiff City FC or Draw
35%
Draw or Manchester City FC
85%
Cardiff City FC or Manchester City FC
80%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Manchester City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 2
11.2%
0 – 3
9.4%
1 – 2
8.8%
0 – 1
8.4%
1 – 1
7.6%
1 – 3
7.6%
0 – 4
6.1%
1 – 4
5%
0 – 0
4.6%
2 – 2
3.5%
0 – 5
Actual
2 – 3
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Cardiff City FC
| Handicap | Cardiff City FC covers | Push | Manchester City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 2% | 97% |
| -1.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -1 | 3% | 6% | 91% |
| -0.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| +0.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| +1 | 26% | 21% | 54% |
| +1.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +2 | 46% | 21% | 32% |
| +2.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
Clean Sheet
Cardiff City FC keeps clean sheet
8%
✓
Manchester City FC keeps clean sheet
45%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

