Cross-border rivalry comes to the fore on Sunday as Bristol City travel to South Wales with both sides still featuring heavily in the promotion picture. Whilst Bristol City have faded out of the automatic promotion race in recent weeks, Neil Warnock’s fiery Cardiff side are very much in the promotion picture as the business end of the season approaches.
Sky Bet Championship – Cardiff City vs Bristol City – Cardiff City Stadium – Sunday 25th February 2018 – Kick-off: 12.00 GMT
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Draw Best Odd of: 5/2 at Betfred |
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Bristol City
Lee Johnson’s men enjoyed a remarkable cup run in the Carabao Cup this season which came to an end at the hands of Manchester City but their league form has struggled since. Despite an excellent start to the season, their form has dipped and the Robins currently reside in 6th place in the Championship table, following their 2-2 draw at Leeds last time out. Bobby Reid has notched 15 goals in all competitions for Bristol City in what has been an incredible season so far.
Cardiff City
The Bluebirds have had a fantastic first half of the season and are flying high in 2nd place in the Championship table under Neil Warnock. With 61 points from 32 games, Cardiff a point above Aston Villa in third place and they will be looking to widen the gap in the guaranteed promotion places. Junior Hoilett has notched 10 goals this season for Cardiff and has a habit of scoring in big games.
Cardiff City vs Bristol City Head to Head
Bristol City hold the superior head to head record between the two clubs leading 37:33 with another 21 games ending as draws. Bristol City picked up a nervy 2-1 home win back in November thanks to goals from Aden Flint and Callum O’Dowda.
Cardiff City vs Bristol City Odds and Predictions
Both sides tend to play on the front foot and will look to attack here.
Both teams to score – YES – looks a strong bet at 5/6 with William Hill.
Junior Hoilett has scored 10 goals this season – including 2 in his last 2 games.
Junior Hoilett to score anytime looks way overpriced at 3/1 with Uni Bet.
Few derbies in the UK are as fiercely contested as this and it could be real fire cracker of a game.
A red card to be shown in the match looks great value at 7/2 with Coral.
Cardiff look to be riding the crest of a wave currently but Bristol City are a strong team.
The match to finish as a draw looks a super bet at 5/2 with Betfred.
Score Prediction
Cardiff City 1 – 1 Bristol City – 6/1 with Ladbrokes.
Top Cardiff City vs Bristol City Betting Tip
Cardiff are surging up the league but Bristol City are a very strong team and this should be a super game. The match to finish as a draw and both teams to score looks a good punt at 5/2 with Betfair.