Cardiff City - Southampton predictions

A mere glance at the betting odds for this match should tell you most you need to know. A home win here is almost an impossible outcome, so it’s not very likely we’ll see solid betting opportunities in the 1X2 market.

It’s hard to see this match going any other way than an away win. Priced at 1.45 with most bookies, this match is a fairly one-sided affair, and Cardiff City will need to give quite the performance if they want to get any points out of it.

When it comes to Cardiff City’s previous Championship clash, things went the wrong way from the off. They were never the favourites to claim an away win (4.46) but it’s fair to say their fans did not expect to see them lose Millwall. They fell behind in the first half and the game was already settled.

Meeting Southampton in their home turf cannot be easy. Last round, they walked away with a convincing 3:0 victory against Preston North End and three additional points on the scoreboard. With the odds of 1.43 the victory came as no surprise and they will likely show the same form as visitors.

A high concessions rate is not a good look to have, and Cardiff City have been on a downward spiral when it comes to their defensive performance. With 5 goals conceded over their past 3 games, there’s definite room for improvement.

Looking over the visitors’ record in away games, it seems they don’t do well when they’re out of the comfort of their home field. They’ve recorded a worrying number of conceded goals in their previous 3 away games – more than 5, to be more precise.

The first time they matched with Cardiff City, The Saints ended the match with a lead of more than two goals. They’re playing as the away team this time, but most bookies are pricing their victory at 1.45, which makes them the favourites.

Fortunately, none of the teams’ players has been injured or suspended recently. With their full lineups at their disposal, we’re in for an exciting match.

We can say with no small amount of confidence that this match will confirm the Over 2.5 Goals market. Both teams fit the bill for such a wager perfectly, so this is a very safe bet, offered at the odds of 1.60 at William Hill.