Leeds vs Cardiff Prediction & Tips
Leeds and Cardiff play at Elland Road in a Championship 1st round clash. The head-to-head record of the last 3 years between the two teams couldn’t be more even, as there have been 2 draws and 1 win for each team from the last 4 times they met. The last head-to-head between these two teams, on 18-01-2023, ended with Leeds United winning (5-2). In this match the home factor could play a decisive role, as Cardiff has shown differences in performance in its home and away games.
This is the first match in this edition of the competition for the home team, which finished the previous edition in 19th place and did not avoid relegation. This is a team little affected by the home factor, that is, it presents similar results at home and away, since in the last 30 matches it records 4 wins, 1 draw and 10 defeats as a visitor, with 17 goals scored and 27 conceded, against 3 wins, 5 draws and 7 defeats at home, with 21 goals scored and 36 conceded. The team comes into this meeting after an away win with Hearts by (0-1). Leeds have won 2, drawn 3 and lost 5 of their last 10 games played at home for all competitions. They have allowed goals to their opponents in 8 of their last 10 games, so their defense needs to improve, but their offense has been scoring regularly as they have managed to score in 8 of their last 10 games. In their matches there is a tendency for goals, since in 40 of their last 47 home matches there have been More than 1.5 goals and in 32 of the last 47 there have been More than 2.5 goals. In 15 games, they have only managed 1 turnover in the 9 games in which they conceded the first goal.
Leeds United come into this fixture motivated after a 0-1 friendly win over Hearts. The home club usually play in a traditional 4-3-3 formation, favoring a faster style of play, progressing up the field mainly through the side runners. In this design, the three men responsible for causing panic in the opposing area are Daniel James, Crysencio Summerville and Jack Harrison. All players are available for this game.
This will be the first game in this edition of the competition for the visiting team, who finished the previous edition in 21st position. This is a team affected by the home factor, stronger when it plays with the support of its fans, since in the last 30 games it records 4 wins, 1 draw and 10 defeats as a visitor, with a total of 13 goals scored and 27 conceded. At home, they have won 5, drawn 5 and lost 5, with a total of 20 goals scored and 18 conceded. In their last match, a friendly, they drew with Wycombe Wanderers away (0-0). In their last 10 away games Cardiff have won 3, drawn 1 and lost 6. Defensive solidity has not been their strong point as they have conceded goals in 8 of their last 10 games. In 15 games, they have conceded the first goal 8 times and only managed 1 comeback.
Cardiff City come into this match after a 0-0 draw in a warm-up game against Wycombe. Like the “enemy” of this match, the visiting team should play in a 4-3-3 tactical system, in order to keep its most defensive line well balanced and attack through counterattacks. It should be noted that in this scheme, the three players who will occupy the most advanced part of the field are Yakou Méïté, Sheyi Ojo and Iké Ugbo. All players are available for this match.
Leeds – Cardiff FREE TIPS
OVER 2.5 GOALS @ 2.25
