Cardiff City FC vs West Bromwich Albion FC, Championship 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Cardiff City FC vs West Bromwich Albion FC — Championship at Cardiff City Stadium.
- Cardiff City FC 8 games · 7 pts (2026/27)
- West Bromwich Albion FC 8 games · 14 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swansea City AFC | 8 | 17 |
| 2 | West Ham United FC | 8 | 15 |
| 3 | Middlesbrough FC | 8 | 15 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 7 | 14 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 8 | 14 |
| 6 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 8 | 13 |
| 7 | Stoke City FC | 8 | 13 |
| 8 | Bristol City FC | 8 | 13 |
| 9 | Charlton Athletic FC | 8 | 12 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 8 | 11 |
| 11 | Millwall FC | 8 | 11 |
| 12 | Lincoln City FC | 8 | 11 |
| 13 | Southampton FC | 8 | 10 |
| 14 | Wrexham AFC | 8 | 10 |
| 15 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 16 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 8 | 9 |
| 17 | Norwich City FC | 8 | 9 |
| 18 | Sheffield United FC | 8 | 9 |
| 19 | Portsmouth FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 8 | 8 |
| 21 | Cardiff City FC | 8 | 7 |
| 22 | Derby County FC | 8 | 5 |
| 23 | Preston North End FC | 8 | 4 |
| 24 | Burnley FC | 8 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Mar | West Bromwich Albion FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 11 Mar | Preston North End FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 04 Mar | Bristol City FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 25 Feb | Norwich City FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 17 Feb | Reading FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 14 Feb | Birmingham City FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Mar | Cardiff City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 11 Mar | Huddersfield Town AFC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 07 Mar | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Mar | Hull City AFC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 25 Feb | Middlesbrough FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 20 Feb | Watford FC | A | 2–3 | L |
Season Stats
| Cardiff City FC | West Bromwich Albion FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #21 | Position | #5 |
| 7 | Points | 14 |
| 8 | Played | 8 |
| 1 / 4 / 3 | W / D / L | 4 / 2 / 2 |
| 10 | Scored | 10 |
| 12 | Conceded | 8 |
| -2 | GD | +2 |
| 0.88 | PPG | 1.75 |
| 13% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
40%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
30%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Cardiff City FC this season
Cardiff City FC this season
25%
Clean Sheets
West Bromwich Albion FC this season
West Bromwich Albion FC this season
Cardiff City FC are 21st (7 pts). West Bromwich Albion FC are 5th (14 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Cardiff City FC
0-15
2/3
16-30
2/3
31-45
2/2
46-60
–/3
61-75
3/–
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
West Bromwich Albion FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
2/–
31-45
2/–
46-60
2/2
61-75
3/2
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Cardiff City FC
| Jack Moylan | 3 G | 1 A |
| Yousef Salech | 2 G | 1 A |
| Cian Ashford | 2 G | 1 A |
| Rubin Colwill | 1 G | 1 A |
West Bromwich Albion FC
| Jimmy Morgan | 3 G | 3 A |
| Isaac Price | 2 G | 1 A |
| Callum Styles | 2 G | |
| Aune Heggebo | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Cardiff City FC have kicked off against West Bromwich Albion FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' It is a cagey affair so far. Cardiff City FC in their trying to find a way past West Bromwich Albion FC's compact .
- 10' Cardiff City FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 15' 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.
- 17' GOAL! Daryl Dike fires home to make it 0-1!
- 22' Callum O'Dowda needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 27' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 32' West Bromwich Albion FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 33' Controversy at the stadium! Okay Yokuslu argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 38' Semi Ajayi is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for West Bromwich Albion FC tonight.
- 43' 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.
- 46' Another substitution for Cardiff City FC to replace Isaak Davies by Sory Kaba on 46 minute.
- 51' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Cardiff City FC and West Bromwich Albion FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 56' 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 Brandon Thomas-Asante suffering a number of foals already.
- 58' Fresh legs for West Bromwich Albion FC! Adam Reach comes on to replace Daryl Dike.
- 63' Both keepers have barely been tested. Cardiff City FC and West Bromwich Albion FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 65' What a moment for Sory Kaba! That strike on 65 puts his side firmly in control.
- 68' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Mahlon Romeo on 68 minutes.
- 70' West Bromwich Albion FC ring the changes. Marc Albrighton has done his job and it is now time for Tom Rogic to step up.
- 71' A change in the Cardiff City FC ranks — Sheyi Ojo exits the field as Mark Harris enters on 71.
- 76' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Romaine Sawyers made 347 appearances and scored 9 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 81' A change in the Cardiff City FC ranks — Kion Etete exits the field as Andy Rinomhota enters on 81.
- 84' Darnell Furlong gets the nod from West Bromwich Albion FC. He replaces Jayson Molumby and will look to change the dynamic.
- 88' The referee has no hesitation. Mark Harris is booked for Cardiff City FC — Yellow card on 88.
- 90' That is a Yellow card for West Bromwich Albion FC. Semi Ajayi will be fuming at that decision.
- The final whistle. It looks like we are having a draw.
Lineups
Cardiff City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 2
- 19
- 1
- 38
- 6
-
10
Sheyi Ojo ↓ Mark Harris 71'
-
9
Kion Etete ↓ Andy Rinomhota 81'
- 5
-
39
Isaak Davies ↓ Sory Kaba 46'
- 25
Bench
-
35
Andy Rinomhota ↑ 81'
-
29
Mark Harris ↑ 71'
- 8
-
48
Sory Kaba ↑ 46'
- 12
- 27
- 28
Coach
Sabri Lamouchi
West Bromwich Albion FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
19
John Swift ↓ Tom Rogic 70'
- 4
- 22
- 3
- 15
- 17
- 6
- 35
- 14
-
12
Daryl Dike ↓ Adam Reach 58'
- 33
Bench
-
21
Brandon Thomas-Asante ↑ 70'
- 8
- 1
-
20
Adam Reach ↑ 58'
-
2
Darnell Furlong ↑ 84'
-
7
Tom Rogic ↑ 70'
-
29
Taylor Gardner-Hickman ↑ 84'
Coach
Carlos Corberán
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Daniel Ward | 2 |
| Charlie Austin | 2 |
| Romaine Sawyers | 1 |
| James Collins | 1 |
| Matheus Pereira | 1 |
| Daryl Dike | 1 |
| Sory Kaba | 1 |
| Aden Flint | 1 |
Head to Head
Cardiff City FC Form
2023-03-15
Cardiff City FC
1–1
West Bromwich Albion FC
D
2023-03-11
Preston North End FC
2–0
Cardiff City FC
L
2023-03-04
Cardiff City FC
2–0
Bristol City FC
W
2023-02-25
Norwich City FC
2–0
Cardiff City FC
L
2023-02-17
Cardiff City FC
1–0
Reading FC
W
2023-02-14
Birmingham City FC
0–2
Cardiff City FC
W
West Bromwich Albion FC Form
2023-03-15
Cardiff City FC
1–1
West Bromwich Albion FC
D
2023-03-11
West Bromwich Albion FC
1–0
Huddersfield Town AFC
W
2023-03-07
West Bromwich Albion FC
1–0
Wigan Athletic FC
W
2023-03-03
Hull City AFC
2–0
West Bromwich Albion FC
L
2023-02-25
West Bromwich Albion FC
2–0
Middlesbrough FC
W
2023-02-20
Watford FC
3–2
West Bromwich Albion FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.15
Cardiff City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.11
West Bromwich Albion FC xG
I would bet for:
Cardiff City FC or West Bromwich Albion FC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.26
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 2.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Cardiff City FC or Draw
68%
Draw or West Bromwich Albion FC
62%
Cardiff City FC or West Bromwich Albion FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: West Bromwich Albion FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
12.7%
1 – 0
10.7%
0 – 1
10.4%
2 – 1
7.4%
1 – 2
7.2%
2 – 0
6.6%
0 – 2
6.2%
2 – 2
4.2%
3 – 1
2.9%
1 – 3
2.7%
3 – 0
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Cardiff City FC
| Handicap | Cardiff City FC covers | Push | West Bromwich Albion FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 20% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 19% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Cardiff City FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
West Bromwich Albion FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

