Two bitter rivals meet in the Championship on Saturday with promotion on the agenda for two of British football’s most passionately supported clubs. Leeds have dropped out of the play-off picture after a strong start to the season whilst Cardiff are very much in the automatic promotion race under Neil Warnock although their physical performance against Manchester City has seen them come in for criticism this week.
Skybet Championship – Leeds United v Cardiff City – Elland Road- Saturday 3rd February 2018 – 15.00 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 23/10 at Skybet |
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Leeds
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The Whites currently sit 9th in the Championship – 5 points behind Fulham in the final play-off place, with a return of 43 points from their opening 28 league games. Thomas Christensen’s men are without a win in their last 5 matches in all competitions and indiscipline has cost them in recent weeks. Kemar Roofe has been a revelation in Yorkshire this season – notching 11 goals in all competitions.
Cardiff City
The Bluebirds have had a fantastic first half of the season and are flying high in 3rd place in the Championship table under Neil Warnock. With 51 points from 28 games, Cardiff are only 2 points behind Derby County in second place and will be looking to propel themselves up towards the guaranteed promotion places. Junior Hoilett has notched 7 goals this season for Cardiff and has a habit of scoring in big games.
Head to Head
Cardiff City boss the head to head between the two teams with 27 wins in comparison to Leeds United’s 17 whilst another 13 games have ended as draws. Cardiff thumped Leeds 3-1 at the Cardiff City Stadium back in September thanks to goals from Junior Hoilett and a Kenneth Zohore brace.
Leeds United v Cardiff City – Betting Odds and Predictions
There is no love lost between these sides who are famed for their physical approaches.
A red card in the match is a distinct possibility at 3/1 with Coral.
Both sides have struggled for form in recent weeks and could end up cancelling each other out.
The match to finish as a draw represents great value at 23/10 with Skybet.
Kemar Roofe has been in great form this season and is always a threat to opposition defences.
Kemar Roofe to score anytime is an excellent price at 17/5 with UniBet.
This could be a very open game for two sides who look to play on the front foot whenever possible.
Both teams to score – YES – looks a great bet at 10/11 with Betfair.
Score Prediction
Leeds United 1 – 1 Cardiff City – 11/2 with BetVictor.
Top Betting Tip Leeds United v Cardiff City
This is sure to be an entertaining game and an enthralling atmosphere at Elland Road which could lead to a stalemate between two well matched teams. The match to end as a draw and both teams to score looks a super punt at 17/5 with Coral.