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Cardiff City lock horns with Sheffield United in the 22nd round of games in the EFL Championship on Saturday. The two sides are in opposite halves of the points table.
Omer Riza's Cardiff are coming off a 2-2 draw at Stoke City last weekend. Stoke led through Andrew Moran's 17th-minute opener, but the Bluebirds hit back through Anwar El Ghazi 15 minutes later as the two teams headed to the break on level terms.
A Ben Gibson own goal 18 minutes from time put Cardiff ahead, but Gibson scored at the right end in the fifth minute of stoppage time to ensure a share of the spoils. Following the stalemate, the Bluebirds are 21st in the standings, with 18 points from 20 games - winning four - just a point clear of the relegation zone.
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Meanwhile, Chris Wilder's Sheffield saw off Plymouth Argyle 2-0 at home at the weekend. Gustavo Hamer's 19th-minute opener put the Blades in front before they confirmed the three points through a Kieffer Moore penalty late on.
The win keeps Sheffield three points clear at the top, with 45 points from 21 games, winning a league-leading 14, as they eye an immediate return to the Premier League.
On that note, here's a look at the head-to-head stats and key numbers, match prediction, and betting tips for the Cardiff-Sheffield Championship clash at Cardiff City Stadium.
Cardiff City vs Sheffield United head-to-head stats and key numbers
- In 78 meetings across competitions, Sheffield lead Cardiff 32-26, winning their last clash 4-1 at home in the Championship in April 2023.
- Cardiff are winless in five games in the fixture - all in the Championship - losing the last four.
- The Bluebirds have won two of their last five home games - all in the Championship - losing the last three.
- Sheffield are unbeaten in their last five road outings - all in the Championship - winning three.
- Form guide (last five games across competitions, most recent result first): Cardiff: D-L-D-L-D; Sheffield: W-W-D-W-W
Cardiff City vs Sheffield United prediction
The two sides have had contrasting campaigns. While Cardiff are hovering close to the drop zone, Sheffield top the standings at the midway point of the season.
The Blades hold a head-to-head advantage over Cardiff, who are on a four-game losing streak in the fixture. The Bluebirds are in woeful form overall, going winless in seven games - losing four - since a 2-1 home win over Norwich City in November.
Considering that, the matchup looks like a mismatch on paper, so we expect the Blades to take a comfortable win.
Prediction: Cardiff City 0-2 Sheffield United
Cardiff City vs Sheffield United betting tips
Tip-1: Sheffield to win
Tip-2: Sheffield to keep a clean sheet: Yes (They haven't conceded in four of their last five games, all in the Championship.)
Tip-3: Over 1.5 goals: Yes (Nine of their last 11 meetings have had at least two goals.)
