Sunday , 16 August 2026

Nottingham Forest FC vs Cardiff City FC, Championship 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Championship · 2021-22
Nottingham Forest FC
1 – 2
Full Time
Cardiff City FC
Sun 12 Sep 2021 · 13:30 UTC City Ground, Nottingham HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 33' Will Vaulks
Y 77' Perry Ng

Overview

Match Preview

Nottingham Forest FC vs Cardiff City FC — Championship at City Ground, Nottingham.

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 Watford FC 0 0
13 Charlton Athletic FC 0 0
14 West Bromwich Albion FC 0 0
15 Bolton Wanderers FC 0 0
16 Birmingham City FC 0 0
17 Sheffield United FC 0 0
18 Wrexham AFC 0 0
19 Burnley FC 0 0
20 Cardiff City FC 0 0
21 West Ham United FC 0 0
22 Southampton 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

3
4
Nottingham Forest FC 7 games · Avg 1.7 goals Cardiff City FC
Last 5 meetings
2021-09-12 Nottingham Forest FC 1–2 Cardiff City FC 2021-04-02 Cardiff City FC 0–1 Nottingham Forest FC 2021-01-09 Nottingham Forest FC 1–0 Cardiff City FC 2020-09-19 Nottingham Forest FC 0–2 Cardiff City FC 2020-02-25 Cardiff City FC 0–1 Nottingham Forest FC

Recent Form

Nottingham Forest FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 Sep Cardiff City FC H 1–2 L
28 Aug Derby County FC A 1–1 D
21 Aug Stoke City FC A 0–1 L
18 Aug Blackburn Rovers FC H 1–2 L
14 Aug AFC Bournemouth H 1–2 L
08 Aug Coventry City FC A 1–2 L
Cardiff City FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
12 Sep Nottingham Forest FC A 2–1 W
28 Aug Bristol City FC H 1–2 L
21 Aug Millwall FC H 3–1 W
17 Aug Peterborough United FC A 2–2 D
14 Aug Blackpool FC A 2–0 W
07 Aug Barnsley FC H 1–1 D

Key Stats

29% Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
29% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Nottingham Forest FC is hosting Cardiff City FC for another epic battle.
  • 5' Supporters expect more eagerness from Philip Zinckernagel, as he is very good at scoring at City Ground, Nottingham with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
  • 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 15' It looks like no one’s ball. Cardiff City FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 20' The 24-year-old Kieron Evans has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 23' The Jamaica Lewis Grabban breaks the deadlock on 23 minutes. 1-0!
  • 28' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 33' The referee has no hesitation. Will Vaulks is booked for Cardiff City FC — Yellow card on 33.
  • 38' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 43' A quiet spell here at City Ground, Nottingham. Cardiff City FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 48' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 53' It is a cagey affair so far. Nottingham Forest FC in their trying to find a way past Cardiff City FC's compact .
  • 56' Kieffer Moore is ready to make an impact after coming on for James Collins at the 56 minute mark.
  • 57' A tactical swap from Cardiff City FC — Rubin Colwill on, Sam Bowen off on 57 minutes.
  • 58' A goal from the Wales international Rubin Colwill! He fires home on 58 to make it 1-1!
  • 63' 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.
  • 67' The crowd applauds Philip Zinckernagel as he leaves the pitch. Joe Lolley steps in for Nottingham Forest FC.
  • 72' Cardiff City FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 73' Rubin Colwill doubles the advantage! 1-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 77' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Perry Ng.
  • 81' Nottingham Forest FC make a change. Brennan Johnson trudges off to be replaced by Alexander Mighten on 81 minutes.
  • 86' The travelling Cardiff City FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 87' Time for substitution for Cardiff City FC. Mark Harris is replaced by Kieron Evans.
  • Nottingham Forest FC will have plenty to reflect on. Cardiff City FC were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Nottingham Forest FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Chris Hughton

Cardiff City FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Mick McCarthy

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Isaak Davies 2
Kieffer Moore 2
Rubin Colwill 2
Keinan Davis 1
Jordan Hugill 1
Nathaniel Mendez-Laing 1
Tiago Silva 1
Lyle Taylor 1

Head to Head

2021-09-12 Nottingham Forest FC 1–2 Cardiff City FC 2021-04-02 Cardiff City FC 0–1 Nottingham Forest FC 2021-01-09 Nottingham Forest FC 1–0 Cardiff City FC 2020-09-19 Nottingham Forest FC 0–2 Cardiff City FC 2020-02-25 Cardiff City FC 0–1 Nottingham Forest FC

Nottingham Forest FC Form

2021-09-12 Nottingham Forest FC 1–2 Cardiff City FC L 2021-08-28 Derby County FC 1–1 Nottingham Forest FC D 2021-08-21 Stoke City FC 1–0 Nottingham Forest FC L 2021-08-18 Nottingham Forest FC 1–2 Blackburn Rovers FC L 2021-08-14 Nottingham Forest FC 1–2 AFC Bournemouth L 2021-08-08 Coventry City FC 2–1 Nottingham Forest FC L

Cardiff City FC Form

2021-09-12 Nottingham Forest FC 1–2 Cardiff City FC W 2021-08-28 Cardiff City FC 1–2 Bristol City FC L 2021-08-21 Cardiff City FC 3–1 Millwall FC W 2021-08-17 Peterborough United FC 2–2 Cardiff City FC D 2021-08-14 Blackpool FC 0–2 Cardiff City FC W 2021-08-07 Cardiff City FC 1–1 Barnsley FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.13 Nottingham Forest FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.33 Cardiff City FC xG
I would bet for: Nottingham Forest FC or Cardiff City FC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Nottingham Forest FC31% Draw30% Cardiff City FC39%
Actual: Cardiff City FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes51% 0% No49%
Avg goals/match: 2.46
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 71%
29%
± 2.5 44%
56%
± 3.5 24%
76%
± 4.5 11%
89%

Double Chance

Nottingham Forest FC or Draw
61%
Draw or Cardiff City FC
69%
Nottingham Forest FC or Cardiff City FC
70%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Nottingham Forest FC23% Draw49% Cardiff City FC28%
Actual: Nottingham Forest FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.8%
0 – 0
10.7%
0 – 1
10.2%
1 – 0
8.5%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
7.3%
2 – 1
7%
2 – 0
5.3%
2 – 2
4.7%
1 – 3
3.7%
0 – 3
3.2%
3 – 1
2.7%

Asian Handicap — Nottingham Forest FC

Handicap Nottingham Forest FC covers Push Cardiff City FC covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 9% 87%
-1.5 13% — 87%
-1 13% 18% 70%
-0.5 30% — 70%
+0.5 60% — 40%
+1 60% 21% 19%
+1.5 81% — 19%
+2 81% 12% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

Nottingham Forest FC keeps clean sheet
27% ✓
Cardiff City FC keeps clean sheet
33% ✓

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