Newcastle United FC vs Cardiff City FC, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Newcastle United FC vs Cardiff City FC — Premier League at St. James' Park.
- Newcastle United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Cardiff City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Neil Davies
- Referee Stuart Attwell
- Referee Stephen Child
- Referee Martin Atkinson
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Ham United FC | 38 | 39 |
| 2 | Burnley FC | 38 | 22 |
| 3 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 38 | 20 |
| 4 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Coventry City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Ipswich Town FC | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Arsenal FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Manchester City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Manchester United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Aston Villa FC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Liverpool FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | AFC Bournemouth | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Sunderland AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Brentford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Chelsea FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Fulham FC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Newcastle United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Everton FC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Leeds United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Crystal Palace FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Nottingham Forest FC | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jan | Cardiff City FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 15 Jan | Blackburn Rovers FC | A | 4–2 | W |
| 12 Jan | Chelsea FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Jan | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Jan | Manchester United FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 29 Dec | Watford FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jan | Newcastle United FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 12 Jan | Huddersfield Town AFC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 05 Jan | Gillingham FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Jan | Tottenham Hotspur FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 29 Dec | Leicester City FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Dec | Crystal Palace FC | A | 0–0 | D |
Key Stats
0%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Newcastle United FC is hosting Cardiff City FC for another epic battle.
- 5' 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 Salomon Rondon suffering a number of foals already.
- 10' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 15' Matt Ritchie has been relatively quiet despite scoring 12 goals in his last 339 appearances.
- 20' Josh Murphy has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 24' GOAL! Fabian Schar fires home to make it 1-0!
- 29' Newcastle United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 34' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Junior Hoilett made 372 appearances and scored 23 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 39' Sean Longstaff has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 44' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 46' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Victor Camarasa on 46 minutes.
- 51' Spain international Victor Camarasa has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 56' It’s high time Neil Warnock made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 61' Both keepers have barely been tested. Newcastle United FC and Cardiff City FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 63' A stunning finish from Fabian Schar — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 64' Cardiff City FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Bobby Reid is hanging Baye Oumar Niasse on the field on 64 minute.
- 69' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 74' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 79' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 82' Time for substitution for Cardiff City FC. Nathaniel Mendez-Laing is replaced by Josh Murphy.
- 85' Javier Manquillo has so much to prove this time. He replaces Matt Ritchie on 85 minute.
- 89' The crowd applauds Callum Paterson as he leaves the pitch. Daniel Ward steps in for Cardiff City FC.
- 90' Ayoze Perez adds to his 0 season tally! Newcastle United FC lead 3-0 — and this changes everything.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Cardiff City FC.
Lineups
Newcastle United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 36
- 12
- 6
- 14
- 22
- 20
-
11
Matt Ritchie ↓ Javier Manquillo 85'
- 30
- 17
- 9
Bench
- 25
- 2
-
19
Javier Manquillo ↑ 85'
- 7
- 21
- 41
- 37
Coach
Rafael Benitez
Cardiff City FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
29
Baye Oumar Niasse ↓ Bobby Reid 64'
- 1
- 5
- 2
- 3
- 22
-
13
Callum Paterson ↓ Daniel Ward 89'
- 8
- 19
- 33
- 21
Bench
- 17
-
11
Josh Murphy ↑ 82'
- 12
-
14
Bobby Reid ↑ 64'
- 23
-
9
Daniel Ward ↑ 89'
- 18
Coach
Neil Warnock
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Fabian Schar | 2 |
| Ayoze Perez | 1 |
Head to Head
Newcastle United FC Form
2019-01-19
Newcastle United FC
3–0
Cardiff City FC
W
2019-01-15
Blackburn Rovers FC
2–4
Newcastle United FC
W
2019-01-12
Chelsea FC
2–1
Newcastle United FC
L
2019-01-05
Newcastle United FC
1–1
Blackburn Rovers FC
D
2019-01-02
Newcastle United FC
0–2
Manchester United FC
L
2018-12-29
Watford FC
1–1
Newcastle United FC
D
Cardiff City FC Form
2019-01-19
Newcastle United FC
3–0
Cardiff City FC
L
2019-01-12
Cardiff City FC
0–0
Huddersfield Town AFC
D
2019-01-05
Gillingham FC
1–0
Cardiff City FC
L
2019-01-01
Cardiff City FC
0–3
Tottenham Hotspur FC
L
2018-12-29
Leicester City FC
0–1
Cardiff City FC
W
2018-12-26
Crystal Palace FC
0–0
Cardiff City FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.43
Newcastle United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.69
Cardiff City FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 65% + Under — clean sheet likely 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Newcastle United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.12
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 2.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 3.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
Newcastle United FC or Draw
82%
Draw or Cardiff City FC
46%
Newcastle United FC or Cardiff City FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Newcastle United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
16.2%
0 – 0
14.3%
1 – 1
12.6%
2 – 0
11.9%
2 – 1
8.3%
0 – 1
7.1%
3 – 0
Actual
3 – 1
4%
1 – 2
3.9%
2 – 2
2.9%
0 – 2
2.7%
4 – 0
2%
Asian Handicap — Newcastle United FC
| Handicap | Newcastle United FC covers | Push | Cardiff City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 17% | 73% |
| -1.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -1 | 27% | 26% | 47% |
| -0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +0.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +1 | 84% | 12% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Newcastle United FC keeps clean sheet
51%
✓
Cardiff City FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.