Cardiff City FC vs Norwich City FC, Championship 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Cardiff City FC vs Norwich City FC — Championship at Cardiff City Stadium.
- Cardiff City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Norwich City FC 46 games · 65 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee John Busby
- Referee Shaun Hudson
- Referee Daniel Leach
- Referee Tony Harrington
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan | Norwich City FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 09 Jan | Nottingham Forest FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 29 Dec | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan | Cardiff City FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 09 Jan | Coventry City FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Jan | Barnsley FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Dec | Queens Park Rangers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Dec | Watford FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 19 Dec | Cardiff City FC | H | 2–0 | W |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
63%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Cardiff City FC kicks off things out of here…
- 3' Grant Hanley is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 8' It is a cagey affair so far. Cardiff City FC in their trying to find a way past Norwich City FC's compact .
- 13' 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.
- 18' 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.
- 22' Todd Cantwell makes no mistake. The score reads 0-2 and Norwich City FC are in front.
- 27' 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.
- 32' A moment of madness from Leandro Bacuna on 32 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Cardiff City FC will be frustrated.
- 34' The referee shows Cardiff City FC player a Yellow card on 34.
- 39' Cardiff City FC is showing some good football. However, Cardiff 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.
- 44' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 49' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Neil Harris will be considering his options from the bench.
- 54' Marlon Pack has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 54.
- 57' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Junior Hoilett.
- 58' Kieffer Moore has so much to prove this time. He replaces Robert Glatzel on 58 minute.
- 63' Norwich City FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 65' Against the run of play, Joe Ralls has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 70' It’s gonna be a Red card for Marlon Pack.
- 75' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 76' It is a substitution in Norwich City FC team. Mario Vrancic is replaced by Przemyslaw Placheta on 76 minute.
- 81' Cardiff City FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 86' Cardiff City FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Norwich City FC backline.
- 87' The Cardiff City FC bench stirs into life. Leandro Bacuna is withdrawn and Josh Murphy gets his opportunity.
- 89' Cardiff City FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 89.
- 90' A change in the Norwich City FC ranks — Todd Cantwell exits the field as Alexander Tettey enters on 90.
- 1-2 the final result. Cardiff City FC will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Cardiff City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
-
7
Leandro Bacuna ↓ Josh Murphy 87'
- 23
- 12
- 3
- 8
-
33
Junior Hoilett ↓ Sheyi Ojo 58'
- 6
- 16
-
9
Robert Glatzel ↓ Kieffer Moore 58'
- 32
Bench
- 29
-
10
Kieffer Moore ↑ 58'
-
11
Josh Murphy ↑ 87'
- 1
-
27
Sheyi Ojo ↑ 58'
- 28
- 35
- 36
Coach
Neil Harris
Norwich City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 34
- 20
- 5
- 8
- 14
- 17
- 23
- 2
- 9
- 19
- 50
Bench
- 10
-
27
Alexander Tettey ↑ 90'
- 25
-
11
Przemyslaw Placheta ↑ 76'
- 52
-
44
Andrew Omobamidele ↑ 90'
Coach
Daniel Farke
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Todd Cantwell | 2 |
| Josh Sargent | 2 |
| Borja Sainz | 2 |
| Gabriel Sara | 2 |
| Marcelino Nunez | 2 |
| Yousef Salech | 2 |
| Christian Fassnacht | 2 |
| Callum Robinson | 2 |
Head to Head
Cardiff City FC Form
2021-01-16
Cardiff City FC
1–2
Norwich City FC
L
2021-01-09
Nottingham Forest FC
1–0
Cardiff City FC
L
2020-12-29
Wycombe Wanderers FC
2–1
Cardiff City FC
L
2020-12-26
Cardiff City FC
2–3
Brentford FC
L
2020-12-19
Norwich City FC
2–0
Cardiff City FC
L
2020-12-16
Cardiff City FC
3–2
Birmingham City FC
W
Norwich City FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.19
Cardiff City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.5
Norwich City FC xG
I would bet for:
Cardiff City FC or Norwich City FC 72%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Norwich City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.69
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Cardiff City FC or Draw
56%
Draw or Norwich City FC
71%
Cardiff City FC or Norwich City FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Norwich City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13%
0 – 1
9.2%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
8.7%
0 – 2
7.5%
1 – 0
7.1%
2 – 1
6.9%
2 – 2
5.2%
2 – 0
4.7%
1 – 3
4.4%
0 – 3
3.7%
3 – 1
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Cardiff City FC
| Handicap | Cardiff City FC covers | Push | Norwich City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 17% | 71% |
| -0.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| +0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +1 | 57% | 21% | 22% |
| +1.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +2 | 78% | 13% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Cardiff City FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Norwich City FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.