Cardiff City - Stoke City predictions

The hosts have everything stacking up against them in this match including the betting odds of 2.95. Cardiff City will indeed find it very hard to beat Stoke City here but nothing is impossible if you try hard enough.

The visiting team knows that beating Cardiff on their own turf will be a major accomplishment, and it is always a formidable challenge.

A Blackburn Rovers draw was something Cardiff City can be happy with given the circumstances. They were never the favourites to claim three points from their last Championship fixture and HT/FT Draw might be the fairest result in the end.

Despite the home-field advantage, Stoke City had little reason to feel optimistic about their most recent matchup with Coventry City. The betting odds were clearly against them, and they failed to pick up any momentum in the first half. The second half predictable ended with a 0:1 away win.

The Bluebirds have been struggling to keep the ball out of their net lately. For instance, their previous 3 Championship matches were marked by more than 5 goals conceded in total.

Our confidence in The Potters and, more specifically, their defenses, is shaky at best. After more than 5 concessions in three consecutive home games, most bookies and pundits see them as unreliable.

Looking at the head-to-head stats between these two squads, we see a tied game from an earlier round. This was a missed opportunity for The Bluebirds, who should have had an easy time earning 3 points in a home game. They’re still the favourites, but their chances of winning the game are smaller than they were in that previous bout.

If you’re hunting for betting value, a Draw bet is by far your best option. Success is definitely not guaranteed, but the 3.26 odds provide a decent enough return to make the risk worth it.