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

Premier League · 2018-19
Sat 8 Dec 2018 · 15:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Cardiff City FC vs Southampton FC — Premier League .

Match Details

  • Referee Harry Lennard
  • Referee Jonathan Moss
  • Referee Andrew Halliday
  • Referee Graham Scott

Head-to-Head

3
1
Cardiff City FC 4 games · Avg 2.3 goals Southampton FC

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Dec Southampton FC H 1–0 W
04 Dec West Ham United FC A 1–3 L
30 Nov Wolverhampton Wanderers FC H 2–1 W
24 Nov Everton FC A 0–1 L
10 Nov Brighton & Hove Albion FC H 2–1 W
03 Nov Leicester City FC H 0–1 L
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Dec Cardiff City FC A 0–1 L
05 Dec Tottenham Hotspur FC A 1–3 L
01 Dec Manchester United FC H 2–2 D
24 Nov Fulham FC A 2–3 L
10 Nov Watford FC H 1–1 D
04 Nov Manchester City FC A 1–6 L

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Cardiff City FC and Southampton FC get this one started.
  • 5' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Neil Warnock will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 10' Spain international Oriol Romeu has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 15' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 19' Cardiff City FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 24' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Cardiff City FC and Southampton FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 28' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Yann Valery.
  • 33' James Ward-Prowse is a natural midfielder and has been asked to do a very specific job for Cardiff City FC tonight.
  • 38' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 43' Southampton FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 46' A tactical swap from Southampton FCJack Stephens on, Yann Valery off on 46 minutes.
  • 51' Both keepers have barely been tested. Cardiff City FC and Southampton FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 56' The energy levels are beginning to show. Neil Warnock might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 61' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 66' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Joe Bennett.
  • 67' The supporters are chanting for Junior Hoilett. He replaces Nathaniel Mendez-Laing on 67 minute.
  • 72' The 37-year-old Charlie Austin has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 74' What a moment for Callum Paterson! That strike on 74 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 74' The referee calls foul for Oriol Romeu. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 75' Time for substitution for Southampton FC. Charlie Austin is replaced by Manolo Gabbiadini.
  • 80' The supporters are chanting for James Ward-Prowse. He replaces Oriol Romeu on 80 minute.
  • 85' The crowd applauds Josh Murphy as he leaves the pitch. Kadeem Harris steps in for Cardiff City FC.
  • 90' Joe Ralls is ready to make an impact after coming on for Harry Arter at the 90 minute mark.
  • That’s it! Another goalless match for Cardiff City FC and Southampton FC (для сухой ничьи).

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.5 Cardiff City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.77 Southampton FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 61% + Under — clean sheet likely 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Cardiff City FC55% Draw27% Southampton FC18%
Actual: Cardiff City FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes43% 0% No57%
Avg goals/match: 2.27
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 88%
12%
± 1.5 66%
34%
± 2.5 39%
61%
± 3.5 20%
80%
± 4.5 9%
91%

Double Chance

Cardiff City FC or Draw
81%
Draw or Southampton FC
45%
Cardiff City FC or Southampton FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Cardiff City FC36% Draw50% Southampton FC14%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
12.7%
0 – 0
12.5%
2 – 0
11.2%
2 – 1
8.7%
0 – 1
6.8%
3 – 0
5.5%
3 – 1
4.4%
1 – 2
4.4%
2 – 2
3.4%
0 – 2
2.9%
4 – 0
2.1%

Asian Handicap — Cardiff City FC

Handicap Cardiff City FC covers Push Southampton FC covers
-2.5 11% 89%
-2 11% 17% 72%
-1.5 28% 72%
-1 28% 25% 47%
-0.5 53% 47%
+0.5 82% 18%
+1 82% 12% 5%
+1.5 95% 5%
+2 95% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% 1%

Clean Sheet

Cardiff City FC keeps clean sheet
47%
Southampton FC keeps clean sheet
23%

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