Leicester City FC vs Cardiff City FC, Championship 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Leicester City FC vs Cardiff City FC — Championship at King Power Stadium.
- Leicester City FC 46 games · 46 pts (2026/27)
- Cardiff City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Graham Scott
- Assistant 1 Tim Wood
- Assistant 2 Derek Eaton
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 4 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 5 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 6 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 7 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 8 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Millwall FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Middlesbrough FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Charlton Athletic FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Birmingham City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Sheffield United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Southampton FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Wrexham AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Watford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Burnley FC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Cardiff City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | West Ham United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Derby County FC | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | Norwich City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 25 | Preston North End FC | 0 | 0 |
| 26 | Stoke City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 27 | Lincoln City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 28 | Portsmouth FC | 0 | 0 |
| 29 | Bristol City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 30 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | Cardiff City FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Aug | Huddersfield Town AFC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Aug | Coventry City FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 28 May | West Ham United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 22 May | Newcastle United FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 15 May | Liverpool FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | Leicester City FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 12 Aug | Queens Park Rangers FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Aug | Leeds United FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 08 May | Burnley FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 30 Apr | Huddersfield Town AFC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 27 Apr | Rotherham United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Leicester City FC | Cardiff City FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #21 |
| 46 | Points | 0 |
| 46 | Played | 0 |
| 12 / 16 / 18 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| 58 | Scored | 0 |
| 68 | Conceded | 0 |
| -10 | GD | +0 |
| 1.00 | PPG | – |
| 26% | Win % | – |
Key Stats
25%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Leicester City FC are 5th (46 pts). Cardiff City FC are 21st (0 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Leicester City FC launch into their encounter with Cardiff City FC.
- 5' The referee has no hesitation. Stephy Mavididi is booked for Leicester City FC — Yellow card on 5.
- 10' The 23-year-old Wanya Marcal-Madivadua has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 15' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Leicester City FC and Cardiff City FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 19' It’s a booking for Cardiff City FC player. Aaron Ramsey gets a Yellow card.
- 24' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 29' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 34' Leicester 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.
- 36' Brilliant from the ! Wanya Marcal-Madivadua makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 36.
- 41' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 46' The crowd applauds Ike Ugbo as he leaves the pitch. Yakou Meite steps in for Cardiff City FC.
- 46' The deadlock is broken! Aaron Ramsey gets on the scoresheet on 45 minutes.
- 51' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 56' Leicester City FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 57' Dimitrios Goutas was booked on 57.
- 61' The whistle greets Wilfred Ndidi as he departs to be replaced by Cesare Casadei.
- 62' Another change for Leicester City FC made on 62 minute. Wilfred Ndidi leaves to be changed by Cesare Casadei.
- 66' Karlan Grant gets the nod from Cardiff City FC. He replaces Josh Bowler and will look to change the dynamic.
- 67' The crowd applauds Josh Bowler as he leaves the pitch. Karlan Grant steps in for Cardiff City FC.
- 72' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 76' Jamie Vardy is ready to make an impact after coming on for Kelechi Iheanacho at the 76 minute mark.
- 77' Another change for Cardiff City FC made on 77 minute. Aaron Ramsey leaves to be changed by Callum Robinson.
- 82' named a 4-3-3 earlier, and opted for a 3-4-3 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 87' Controversy at the stadium! Jamilu Collins argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 87' Leicester City FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Marc Albrighton is hanging Wanya Marcal-Madivadua on the field on 87 minute.
- 90' Poor challenge from Jack Simpson. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- Another three points for Leicester City FC.
Lineups
Leicester City FC Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
-
25
Wilfred Ndidi ↓ Cesare Casadei 62'
-
14
Kelechi Iheanacho ↓ Jamie Vardy 76'
- 21
- 23
- 8
- 10
- 3
- 30
- 22
- 5
- 40
Bench
-
9
Jamie Vardy ↑ 76'
- 1
-
11
Marc Albrighton ↑ 87'
- 17
- 2
- 33
- 41
-
7
Cesare Casadei ↑ 62'
- 45
Coach
Enzo Maresca
Cardiff City FC Lineups
3-4-3Starting XI
- 11
-
10
Aaron Ramsey ↓ Callum Robinson 77'
- 2
-
8
Joe Ralls ↓ Manolis Siopis 61'
-
12
Ike Ugbo ↓ Yakou Meite 46'
- 21
- 6
- 17
-
4
Dimitrios Goutas ↓ Jack Simpson 77'
-
14
Josh Bowler ↓ Karlan Grant 66'
- 5
Bench
-
22
Yakou Meite ↑ 46'
-
26
Jack Simpson ↑ 77'
-
47
Callum Robinson ↑ 77'
- 13
- 18
- 9
-
23
Manolis Siopis ↑ 61'
- 32
-
16
Karlan Grant ↑ 66'
Coach
Erol Bulut
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Demarai Gray | 1 |
| Victor Camarasa | 1 |
| Wanya Marcal-Madivadua | 1 |
| Cesare Casadei | 1 |
| Aaron Ramsey | 1 |
| James Justin | 1 |
| Kiernan Dewsbury Hall | 1 |
Head to Head
Leicester City FC Form
2023-08-19
Leicester City FC
2–1
Cardiff City FC
W
2023-08-12
Huddersfield Town AFC
0–1
Leicester City FC
W
2023-08-06
Leicester City FC
2–1
Coventry City FC
W
2023-05-28
Leicester City FC
2–1
West Ham United FC
W
2023-05-22
Newcastle United FC
0–0
Leicester City FC
D
2023-05-15
Leicester City FC
0–3
Liverpool FC
L
Cardiff City FC Form
2023-08-19
Leicester City FC
2–1
Cardiff City FC
L
2023-08-12
Cardiff City FC
1–2
Queens Park Rangers FC
L
2023-08-06
Leeds United FC
2–2
Cardiff City FC
D
2023-05-08
Burnley FC
3–0
Cardiff City FC
L
2023-04-30
Cardiff City FC
1–2
Huddersfield Town AFC
L
2023-04-27
Rotherham United FC
1–2
Cardiff City FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.8
Leicester City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.54
Cardiff City FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 84% + Leicester City FC or Draw 80%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Leicester City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 1.34
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 1.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 2.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
| ± 3.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
| ± 4.5 | 2% |
|
98% |
Double Chance
Leicester City FC or Draw
80%
Draw or Cardiff City FC
56%
Leicester City FC or Cardiff City FC
64%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
29%
1 – 0
19.3%
0 – 1
12.4%
1 – 1
12.3%
2 – 0
7.7%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 2
3.4%
1 – 2
3.1%
3 – 0
2%
2 – 2
1.4%
3 – 1
1.3%
0 – 3
0.6%
Asian Handicap — Leicester City FC
| Handicap | Leicester City FC covers | Push | Cardiff City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 9% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 24% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +1 | 79% | 16% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Leicester City FC keeps clean sheet
59%
✗
Cardiff City FC keeps clean sheet
46%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

