Cardiff vs Southampton Prediction & Match Preview

Cardiff vs Southampton Match Preview

The Cardiff City Stadium will host the Championship clash between Cardiff and Southampton. While Cardiff occupy 11th position, Southampton are pushing for an automatic promotion ticket.

Cardiff will look to put behind them the 3-1 loss they suffered in their last game against Millwall. It was their fourth loss in 6 games, leaving them with nothing but pride to play for in their last three games.

They have been porous at the back lately, failing to prevent opponents from scoring in 5 of their last 6 games. They conceded 11 goals in the process.

Cardiff haven’t won on home soil in the past 2 games in the league.

Southampton will look to build on their 3-0 win over Preston North End in their last match. It was their third consecutive win, having drawn twice and lost once in their last 6 matches.

Southampton are without a victory on the road in their last 2 league games. A record they must put a halt to in their quest for an automatic qualification ticket.

Recent Meetings

• Cardiff won 3, Southampton won 2, with 1 draw recorded in their last 6 head-to-head meetings.
• A sum of 12 goals were scored in the last 6 H2H meetings, with 5 scored by Cardiff and 7 for Southampton.
• Southampton defeated Cardiff 2-0 in their most recent head-to-head match.
• Under 2.5 goals emerged in four of the last six head-to-head meetings.

Cardiff vs Southampton Prediction

Cardiff’s form over the last six matches has been below par, suffering four defeats and winning 2. This has left them 11th on the standings with nothing but pride to play for across the final three league games. They have also suffered two consecutive defeats in their last two home fixtures.

Meanwhile, Southampton enters the weekend four points adrift of the top two teams. They have played one fewer game than two of the three teams above them, opening up the race for the top two as we head into the season’s climax. They suffered 3 defeats in their last 18 fixtures in all competitions.

Automatic promotion tickets are enough motivation to lead Southampton to victory, hence, we are backing them to win. Under 2.5 goals is another possibility, as this emerged in four of the last 6 head-to-head meetings.

Southampton leading at halftime and going on to win at full-time is the most likely outcome in this fixture. We are backing ‘Southampton/Southampton’ at 2.30 odds.

Liam Foster- April 17, 2024

Cardiff vs Southampton Betting Tips

Southampton to win & Under 2.5 goals

OK

4.50 Odds

HT/FT Southampton/ Southampton

OK

2.15 Odds