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Leeds United FC vs Cardiff City FC, FA Cup 2022-23 ROUND 3

FA Cup · 2022-23
Wed 18 Jan 2023 · 19:45 UTC Elland Road HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Leeds United FC vs Cardiff City FCFA Cup at Elland Road.

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Jan Cardiff City FC H 5–2 W
13 Jan Aston Villa FC A 1–2 L
08 Jan Cardiff City FC A 2–2 D
04 Jan West Ham United FC H 2–2 D
31 Dec Newcastle United FC A 0–0 D
28 Dec Manchester City FC H 1–3 L
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Jan Leeds United FC A 2–5 L
14 Jan Wigan Athletic FC H 1–1 D
08 Jan Leeds United FC H 2–2 D
01 Jan Blackburn Rovers FC A 0–1 L
29 Dec Coventry City FC A 0–0 D
26 Dec Queens Park Rangers FC H 0–0 D

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
75% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
20% Clean Sheets
Leeds United FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Cardiff City FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Leeds United FC
0-15
/
16-30
1/1
31-45
/
46-60
/
61-75
1/
76+
/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' What a night it is going to be! Leeds United FC welcome Cardiff City FC for this crunch clash at Elland Road.
  • 1' The Italy Degnand Gnonto breaks the deadlock on 1 minutes. 1-0!
  • 6' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 11' Cardiff City FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 16' Jack Simpson is a natural defender and has been asked to do a very specific job for Leeds United FC tonight.
  • 21' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Leeds United FC and Cardiff City FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 26' 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.
  • 31' Junior Firpo has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 12 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 34' Goal! Rodrigo scores his 50 goal in 422 matches.
  • 36' Degnand Gnonto does the damage! The net is bulging and Leeds United FC surge ahead!
  • 37' What composure from Degnand Gnonto! The Italy international strokes it home. 4-0.
  • 39' The referee shows Cardiff City FC player a Yellow card on 39.
  • 40' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Degnand Gnonto on 40 minutes.
  • 43' A stunning finish from Curtis Nelson — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 46' Time for substitution for Leeds United FC. Tyler Adams is replaced by Brenden Aaronson.
  • 48' Mark Harris makes way for Cedric Kipre at the 48 minute mark. A tactical switch from Cardiff City FC.
  • 53' Rubin Colwill has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 57' Luke Ayling has so much to prove this time. He replaces Maximilian Wober on 57 minute.
  • 62' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 64' Callum Robinson has so much to prove this time. He replaces Andy Rinomhota on 64 minute.
  • 67' The supporters are chanting for Joe Gelhardt. He replaces Degnand Gnonto on 67 minute.
  • 71' Patrick Bamford has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 71 minutes.
  • 76' Patrick Bamford makes no mistake. The score reads 6-1 and Leeds United FC are in front.
  • 79' It is a substitution in Leeds United FC team. Jack Harrison is replaced by Luis Sinisterra on 79 minute.
  • 84' The deadlock is broken! Callum Robinson gets on the scoresheet on 84 minutes.
  • 88' The whistle greets Sheyi Ojo as he departs to be replaced by Gavin Whyte.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Leeds United FC to claim maximum points.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.07 Leeds United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.48 Cardiff City FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 68% + Both teams to score 67%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Leeds United FC52% Draw23% Cardiff City FC25%
Actual: Leeds United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes67% 0% No33%
Avg goals/match: 3.55
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 87%
13%
± 2.5 68%
32%
± 3.5 47%
53%
± 4.5 29%
71%

Double Chance

Leeds United FC or Draw
75%
Draw or Cardiff City FC
48%
Leeds United FC or Cardiff City FC
77%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Leeds United FC38% Draw40% Cardiff City FC22%
Actual: Leeds United FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 5–2 not predicted
5 – 2
Actual
1 – 1
9.6%
2 – 1
8.8%
2 – 2
6.4%
1 – 2
6.3%
2 – 0
6.2%
3 – 1
6%
1 – 0
5.4%
3 – 2
4.5%
0 – 0
4.2%
3 – 0
4.2%
0 – 1
3.6%
2 – 3
3.2%

Asian Handicap — Leeds United FC

Handicap Leeds United FC covers Push Cardiff City FC covers
-2.5 15% 85%
-2 15% 15% 70%
-1.5 30% 70%
-1 30% 20% 50%
-0.5 50% 50%
+0.5 73% 27%
+1 73% 14% 13%
+1.5 87% 13%
+2 87% 8% 5%
+2.5 95% 5%

Clean Sheet

Leeds United FC keeps clean sheet
24%
Cardiff City FC keeps clean sheet
13%

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