Will the guests win? Cardiff City vs Southampton Prediction
One of the matches in the EFL Cup will take place on Wednesday at the Cardiff City Stadium, where the local Cardiff City club will host Southampton. Here is a match preview and prediction from the experts at Dailysports.
Cardiff City
Last season, the Bluebirds disappointed their fans, finishing only 12th in the Championship standings. They managed to stay clear of the relegation zone by a solid 12 points. However, Cardiff City has had a rough start to the new Championship season.
In the opening round, Cardiff lost at home to Sunderland 0-2, followed by a heavy 0-5 defeat away to Burnley. Only last weekend did the Bluebirds manage to secure their first point in the Championship with a 1-1 draw against Swansea City. In the first round of the EFL Cup, Cardiff defeated Bristol Rovers 2-0.
Southampton
After being relegated from the Premier League two seasons ago, the Saints didn’t linger long in the Championship and quickly earned their way back to the top flight. They finished fourth in the Championship, but proved themselves in the playoffs, defeating West Bromwich (0-0, 3-1) and Leeds United (1-0).
However, Southampton has not made a strong start in the Premier League, losing both of their opening matches. They began with a 0-1 defeat away to Newcastle United, and last weekend, they suffered another 0-1 loss at home to Nottingham Forest.
Interesting Match Facts and Head-to-Head History
- Last season, the teams exchanged home victories – Southampton won 2-0 at home, and Cardiff City avenged that loss with a 2-1 win on their home ground.
- The "Over 2.5 Goals" bet won in three of their last five meetings.
- The "Both Teams to Score" bet only won in two of their last five matches.
Cardiff City vs Southampton Prediction
Bookmakers heavily favor Southampton, offering odds of 1.71 for an away win. It seems like a good opportunity for the Saints to break their losing streak, and our recommended bet here is "Southampton to Win."
