Manchester United FC vs Cardiff City FC, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Manchester United FC vs Cardiff City FC — Premier League at Old Trafford.
- Manchester United FC 5 games · 5 pts (2026/27)
- Cardiff City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Marc Perry
- Referee Jonathan Moss
- Referee Simon Hooper
- Referee Mick McDonough
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City FC | 5 | 15 |
| 2 | Arsenal FC | 5 | 12 |
| 3 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 5 | 10 |
| 4 | Brentford FC | 5 | 9 |
| 5 | Leeds United FC | 5 | 9 |
| 6 | Liverpool FC | 5 | 9 |
| 7 | Everton FC | 5 | 9 |
| 8 | Hull City AFC | 5 | 8 |
| 9 | Newcastle United FC | 5 | 8 |
| 10 | Chelsea FC | 5 | 7 |
| 11 | Ipswich Town FC | 5 | 6 |
| 12 | Manchester United FC | 5 | 5 |
| 13 | Nottingham Forest FC | 5 | 5 |
| 14 | Sunderland AFC | 5 | 4 |
| 15 | Crystal Palace FC | 5 | 4 |
| 16 | Aston Villa FC | 5 | 4 |
| 17 | AFC Bournemouth | 5 | 3 |
| 18 | Coventry City FC | 5 | 3 |
| 19 | Fulham FC | 5 | 2 |
| 20 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 5 | 2 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May | Cardiff City FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 05 May | Huddersfield Town AFC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Apr | Chelsea FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Apr | Manchester City FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 21 Apr | Everton FC | A | 0–4 | L |
| 16 Apr | FC Barcelona | A | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May | Manchester United FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 04 May | Crystal Palace FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 27 Apr | Fulham FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Apr | Liverpool FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 16 Apr | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 13 Apr | Burnley FC | A | 0–2 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Manchester United FC this season
Manchester United FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Manchester United FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/2
31-45
1/1
46-60
1/1
61-75
2/–
76+
3/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Manchester United FC
| Bruno Fernandes | 3 G | 1 A |
| Bryan Mbeumo | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Old Trafford that hosts another battle between Manchester United FC and Cardiff City FC.
- 5' Cardiff City FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 10' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Cardiff City FC that had 380 games and scored 408 goals.
- 15' The home supporters are growing impatient. Manchester United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 20' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 23' What composure from Nathaniel Mendez-Laing! The Guatemala international strokes it home. 0-1.
- 28' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Leandro Bacuna on 28 minutes.
- 33' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Cardiff City FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 38' It looks like no one’s ball. Manchester United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 43' Leandro Bacuna has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 7 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 44' Andreas Pereira was booked on 44.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Anthony Martial. He replaces Phil Jones on 46 minute.
- 51' Cardiff City FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 54' The deadlock is broken! Nathaniel Mendez-Laing gets on the scoresheet on 54 minutes.
- 58' Another change for Cardiff City FC made on 58 minute. Aron Einar Gunnarsson leaves to be changed by Jazz Richards.
- 61' The referee shows Manchester United FC player a Yellow card on 61.
- 66' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 71' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jesse Lingard on 71.
- 74' Angel Gomes has so much to prove this time. He replaces Andreas Pereira on 74 minute.
- 79' Daniel Ward is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Cardiff City FC tonight.
- 80' Nathaniel Mendez-Laing makes way for Junior Hoilett at the 80 minute mark. A tactical switch from Cardiff City FC.
- 85' Manchester United FC have won 686 goals from 415 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 90' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Sean Morrison.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Cardiff City FC take all three points.
Lineups
Manchester United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 18
- 14
- 10
- 6
- 12
-
4
Phil Jones ↓ Anthony Martial 46'
- 39
-
20
Diogo Dalot ↓ Antonio Valencia 74'
-
15
Andreas Pereira ↓ Angel Gomes 74'
- 54
Bench
- 22
- 17
-
11
Anthony Martial ↑ 46'
-
25
Antonio Valencia ↑ 74'
- 8
-
47
Angel Gomes ↑ 74'
- 37
Coach
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Cardiff City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
- 17
- 11
- 14
- 1
- 4
- 5
- 2
- 3
- 19
-
10
Kenneth Zohore ↓ Daniel Ward 74'
Bench
- 32
- 28
- 23
-
6
Jazz Richards ↑ 58'
-
9
Daniel Ward ↑ 74'
-
33
Junior Hoilett ↑ 80'
- 18
Coach
Neil Warnock
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Nathaniel Mendez-Laing | 2 |
| Jesse Lingard | 2 |
| Marcus Rashford | 1 |
| Anthony Martial | 1 |
| Ander Herrera | 1 |
| Victor Camarasa | 1 |
Head to Head
Manchester United FC Form
2019-05-12
Manchester United FC
0–2
Cardiff City FC
L
2019-05-05
Huddersfield Town AFC
1–1
Manchester United FC
D
2019-04-28
Manchester United FC
1–1
Chelsea FC
D
2019-04-24
Manchester United FC
0–2
Manchester City FC
L
2019-04-21
Everton FC
4–0
Manchester United FC
L
2019-04-16
FC Barcelona
3–0
Manchester United FC
L
Cardiff City FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.3
Manchester United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.28
Cardiff City FC xG
I would bet for:
Manchester United FC or Cardiff City FC 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Cardiff City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.58
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Manchester United FC or Draw
65%
Draw or Cardiff City FC
64%
Manchester United FC or Cardiff City FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Cardiff City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.6%
0 – 0
9.7%
1 – 0
8.8%
0 – 1
8.7%
2 – 1
7.9%
1 – 2
7.8%
2 – 0
6.2%
0 – 2
Actual
2 – 2
5.1%
3 – 1
3.4%
1 – 3
3.3%
3 – 0
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Manchester United FC
| Handicap | Manchester United FC covers | Push | Cardiff City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 19% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 19% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Manchester United FC keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Cardiff City FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.