Leicester City FC vs Cardiff City FC, Championship 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

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Championship · 2023-24

Leicester City FC

2 – 1

Full Time

Cardiff City FC

Sat 19 Aug 2023 · 14:00 UTC King Power Stadium 31,595 HT 45' · FT 45'

Wanya Marcal-Madivadua 36' 1–0

1–1 45+1' Aaron Ramsey

Cesare Casadei 90+2' 2–1

Stephy Mavididi 5' Y

Y 19' Aaron Ramsey

Y 57' Dimitrios Goutas

Y 87' Jamilu Collins

Y 90' Jack Simpson

Y 90' Mahlon Romeo

YR 90' Mahlon Romeo

Overview

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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

Leicester City FC 4 games · Avg 1.8 goals Cardiff City FC

Last 5 meetings

2023-08-19 Leicester City FC 2–1 Cardiff City FC 2018-12-29 Leicester City FC 0–1 Cardiff City FC 2018-11-03 Cardiff City FC 0–1 Leicester City FC

Recent Form

Leicester City FC

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

Cardiff City FC

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)

25% Over 2.5 Goals
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

4-3-3

Starting XI

25
Wilfred Ndidi ↓ Cesare Casadei 62'
14
Kelechi Iheanacho ↓ Jamie Vardy 76'
21
Ricardo Pereira
23
Jannik Vestergaard
8
Harry Winks
10
Stephy Mavididi
3
Wout Faes
30
Mads Hermansen
22
Kiernan Dewsbury Hall
5
Callum Doyle
40
Wanya Marcal-Madivadua ↓ Marc Albrighton 87'

Bench

Coach Enzo Maresca

Cardiff City FC Lineups

3-4-3

Starting XI

Bench

22
Yakou Meite ↑ 46'
26
Jack Simpson ↑ 77'
47
Callum Robinson ↑ 77'
13
Runar Alex Runarsson
18
Ebou Adams
9
Kion Etete
23
Manolis Siopis ↑ 61'
32
Ollie Tanner
16
Karlan Grant ↑ 66'

Coach Erol Bulut

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
James Justin	1
Kiernan Dewsbury Hall	1
Demarai Gray	1
Victor Camarasa	1
Wanya Marcal-Madivadua	1
Cesare Casadei	1
Aaron Ramsey	1

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

✓ Correct

Leicester City FC44% Draw36% Cardiff City FC20%

Actual: Leicester City FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong

Yes25% 0% No75%

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

✓ Correct

Leicester City FC22% Draw66% Cardiff City FC12%

Actual: 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

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.

Leicester City FC vs Cardiff City FC, Championship 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Overview

Match Preview

Match Details

Standings

Head-to-Head

Recent Form

Season Stats

Key Stats

Events

Match Events

Lineups

Leicester City FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Cardiff City FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Head to Head

Leicester City FC Form

Cardiff City FC Form

Predictions

Match Result

Both Teams to Score

Over / Under Goals

Double Chance

Half-Time Result

Correct Score

Asian Handicap — Leicester City FC

Clean Sheet