Cardiff won't win! Cardiff vs Sunderland Prediction
One of the matches in the opening round of the Championship will take place in Cardiff, where the local club, Cardiff City, will host Sunderland at the Cardiff City Stadium. Here is a prediction for this match from the experts at Dailysports.
Cardiff
The "Bluebirds" failed to mount a serious challenge for promotion to the Premier League last season, finishing mid-table in the Championship. Out of 46 matches, Cardiff secured 19 victories but also suffered 22 defeats. Consequently, the team amassed 62 points, falling 11 points short of the playoff zone. Cardiff ended the season on a low note, losing three of their last four games. However, during the summer preseason, the "Bluebirds" underwent rigorous preparation for the new campaign. Their results were quite promising, with only one loss in eight friendly matches. Notable victories include wins over Hamburg (3-0), Reading (2-1), and Bristol Rovers (2-0).
Sunderland
The "Black Cats" were embroiled in a battle for Championship survival last season, ultimately finishing in 16th place, just six points clear of the relegation zone. Sunderland recorded 16 wins but also suffered 22 defeats. Like their opponents, Sunderland struggled towards the end of the season, losing their final three matches. Their performance in preseason friendlies has been mixed, with draws against stronger sides like Marseille and Nottingham Forest.
Interesting facts about the match and head-to-head history
- In the last five encounters between these teams, the "Both Teams to Score" bet did not come through.
- The "Total Over 2.5" bet was successful in only one of the last five meetings.
- Last season, both teams secured away victories against each other.
Cardiff vs Sunderland Prediction
Bookmakers are cautious with the odds for this match, giving both teams almost equal chances of success. We believe that the most likely outcome is "Total Under 2.5" with odds of 1.64.
