Cardiff City is playing home against Derby County at Cardiff City Stadium on Sat, Jan 25, 2025, 15:00 UTC. This is Round 29 of the Championship.
Cardiff City
Recent achievements:
Cardiff City has performed poorly recently, with 0 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses in the last 6 games, scoring 6 goals and conceding 12 goals, with a winning rate of 0%.
At home, Cardiff City has achieved 3 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses in the past 6 home games, with a winning rate of 50%. However, considering that this includes games against weaker opponents, this winning rate is not enough to show that its home advantage is significant.
Injury status:
Cardiff City is facing some injury problems. Forward Kane Etette, midfielder Aaron Ramsey and defender Ryotaro Kakuda are all absent due to injuries, which will have a certain impact on the team’s offense and defense.
League standings:
Cardiff City currently ranks 21st in the league with 18 points and is under great pressure to avoid relegation.
Derby County
Recent status:
Although Derby County was not mentioned in detail in the question, as a Championship team, its form may be affected by the overall competitive environment of the league. Derby County needs to focus on its recent results and performances to judge its current form.
Injuries and transfers:
Derby County’s injuries and transfer dynamics also have a significant impact on the outcome of the game. Derby County will be more competitive if their key players stay fit and the squad is stable.
Historical confrontation:
Historical records of confrontation are an important reference for predicting match results. Although specific match data is not given, the strength comparison and psychological advantage of both teams can usually be evaluated through the results of the two teams’ past games.
Match Prediction
Win/loss prediction: Considering that Cardiff City has been in poor form recently and has suffered many injuries, and Derby County has certain strength as a Championship team, it is expected that Derby County is more likely to win this game.
Score prediction: Since the specific score is affected by many unpredictable factors, such as player status, tactical execution, etc., it is difficult to give an exact score. But based on the strength comparison and recent form of the two teams, it can be speculated that Derby County may win over Cardiff City with a score of 1-0 or 2-1.