Stoke City FC vs Cardiff City FC, Championship 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

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Championship · 2024-25

Stoke City FC

2 – 2

Full Time

Cardiff City FC

Sat 14 Dec 2024 · 15:00 UTC Bet365 Stadium 20,847 HT 45' · FT 45'

Andrew Moran 17' 1–0

1–1 32' Anwar El Ghazi

1–2 72' Ben Gibson

Ben Gibson 90+5' 2–2

Andrew Moran 24' Y

Y 43' Joe Ralls

Ben Wilmot 65' Y

Ben Gibson 66' Y

Ashley Phillips 67' Y

Overview

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Stoke City FC vs Cardiff City FC — Championship at Bet365 Stadium.

Stoke City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Cardiff City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee Joshua Smith
Assistant 1 Sam Lewis (England)
Assistant 2

3 games this season 🟨 1.3/game ⚽ 7.0 goals/game

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	Burnley FC	0	0
17	West Ham United FC	0	0
18	Birmingham City FC	0	0
19	Sheffield United FC	0	0
20	Wrexham AFC	0	0
21	Cardiff City 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

Stoke City FC 13 games · Avg 2.7 goals Cardiff City FC

Last 5 meetings

2024-12-14 Stoke City FC 2–2 Cardiff City FC 2024-02-24 Cardiff City FC 2–1 Stoke City FC 2023-11-04 Stoke City FC 0–0 Cardiff City FC 2023-04-22 Cardiff City FC 1–1 Stoke City FC 2022-12-10 Stoke City FC 2–2 Cardiff City FC

Recent Form

Stoke City FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
14 Dec	Cardiff City FC	H	2–2	D
10 Dec	Luton Town FC	A	1–2	L
07 Dec	Sunderland AFC	A	1–2	L
30 Nov	Burnley FC	H	0–2	L
26 Nov	Preston North End FC	H	0–0	D
23 Nov	Queens Park Rangers FC	A	1–1	D

Cardiff City FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
14 Dec	Stoke City FC	A	2–2	D
11 Dec	Preston North End FC	H	0–2	L
30 Nov	Coventry City FC	A	2–2	D
27 Nov	Queens Park Rangers FC	H	0–2	L
23 Nov	Sheffield Wednesday FC	A	1–1	D
09 Nov	Blackburn Rovers FC	H	1–3	L

Season Stats

Stoke City FC		Cardiff City FC
#26	Position	#21
0	Points	0
0	Played	0
0 / 0 / 0	W / D / L	0 / 0 / 0
0	Scored	0
0	Conceded	0
+0	GD	+0
–	PPG	–
–	Win %	–

Key Stats

62% Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)

54% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

0% Clean Sheets
Stoke City FC this season

Stoke City FC are 26th (0 pts). Cardiff City FC are 21st (0 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Stoke City FC

0-15

1/–

16-30

–/1

31-45

–/–

46-60

–/–

61-75

–/1

76+

–/–

■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

0' The ball is rolling at Bet365 Stadium. Stoke City FC are looking to make home advantage count against Cardiff City FC.
5' Stoke City FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
10' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
15' Anwar El Ghazi has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 15 cards already picked up this season.
17' Stoke City FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Andrew Moran on 17.
22' 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.
24' A moment of madness from Andrew Moran on 24 minutes earns him a card. Stoke City FC will be frustrated.
29' Supporters expect more eagerness from Yakou Meite, as he is very good at scoring at Bet365 Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
32' GOAL! Anwar El Ghazi fires home to make it 1-1!
37' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Stoke City FC and Cardiff City FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
42' 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.
43' The referee has no hesitation. Joe Ralls is booked for Cardiff City FC — card on 43.
48' Tatsuki Seko is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Stoke City FC so far.
53' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
58' The travelling Cardiff City FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
59' Emre Tezgel gets the nod from Stoke City FC. He replaces Lewis Koumas and will look to change the dynamic.
61' Lynden Gooch is ready to make an impact after coming on for Million Manhoef at the 61 minute mark.
65' Ben Wilmot has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 65.
66' Stoke City FC receives a card for a hard tackle on 66.
67' The referee has no hesitation. Ashley Phillips is booked for Stoke City FC — card on 67.
68' Cardiff City FC make a change. Anwar El Ghazi trudges off to be replaced by Rubin Colwill on 68 minutes.
72' Goal! Ben Gibson scores his 10 goal in 342 matches.
77' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Stoke City FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
79' The crowd applauds Joon-ho Bae as he leaves the pitch. Bosun Lawal steps in for Stoke City FC.
84' A quiet spell here at Bet365 Stadium. Stoke City FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
85' The Cardiff City FC bench stirs into life. Yakou Meite is withdrawn and Wilfride Kanga gets his opportunity.
89' Alex Robertson is ready to make an impact after coming on for Chris Willock at the 89 minute mark.
What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Stoke City FC 2-2 Cardiff City FC.

Lineups

Stoke City FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Chicho Pelach

Cardiff City FC Lineups

3-4-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Omer Riza

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Rubin Colwill	3
Sean Morrison	2
Lewis Koumas	2
Steven Fletcher	2
Lewis Baker	2
Andrew Moran	1
Callum Paterson	1
Tyrese Campbell	1

Head to Head

Stoke City FC Form

2024-12-14 Stoke City FC 2–2 Cardiff City FC D 2024-12-10 Luton Town FC 2–1 Stoke City FC L 2024-12-07 Sunderland AFC 2–1 Stoke City FC L 2024-11-30 Stoke City FC 0–2 Burnley FC L 2024-11-26 Stoke City FC 0–0 Preston North End FC D 2024-11-23 Queens Park Rangers FC 1–1 Stoke City FC D

Cardiff City FC Form

2024-12-14 Stoke City FC 2–2 Cardiff City FC D 2024-12-11 Cardiff City FC 0–2 Preston North End FC L 2024-11-30 Coventry City FC 2–2 Cardiff City FC D 2024-11-27 Cardiff City FC 0–2 Queens Park Rangers FC L 2024-11-23 Sheffield Wednesday FC 1–1 Cardiff City FC D 2024-11-09 Cardiff City FC 1–3 Blackburn Rovers FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

2 / 4

0.67 Stoke City FC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

0.8 Cardiff City FC xG

I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 81% + Under — clean sheet likely 71%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Stoke City FC31% Draw37% Cardiff City FC32%

Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong

Yes29% 0% No71%

Avg goals/match: 1.47

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	74%	26%
± 1.5	44%	56%
± 2.5	19%	81%
± 3.5	7%	93%
± 4.5	2%	98%

Double Chance

Stoke City FC or Draw

68%

Draw or Cardiff City FC

69%

Stoke City FC or Cardiff City FC

63%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct

Stoke City FC16% Draw63% Cardiff City FC21%

Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

0 – 0

25.7%

0 – 1

16.8%

1 – 0

13.7%

1 – 1

13.3%

0 – 2

6.9%

1 – 2

2 – 0

4.7%

2 – 1

4.1%

2 – 2

Actual

0 – 3

1.8%

1 – 3

1.4%

3 – 0

Asian Handicap — Stoke City FC

Handicap	Stoke City FC covers	Push	Cardiff City FC covers
-2.5	1%	—	99%
-2	1%	6%	93%
-1.5	7%	—	93%
-1	7%	18%	74%
-0.5	26%	—	74%
+0.5	67%	—	33%
+1	67%	22%	11%
+1.5	89%	—	11%
+2	89%	8%	3%
+2.5	97%	—	3%

Clean Sheet

Stoke City FC keeps clean sheet

45% ✓

Cardiff City FC keeps clean sheet

52% ✗

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