LiontipsCardiff vs Southampton. Prediction (odds 2.15) and bets on the League Cup match
Command Analysis
Current form
Following the results of the past season, Cardiff took a fairly usual place in the middle of the Championship table - 12th place. They managed to have a good pre-season, in which they suffered only one defeat in eight matches. However, in the second most important division, the start was unsuccessful - only one point after three rounds and the last place in the table. Cardiff scored the only point in the last round against Swansea on the road (1:1). At the same time, in the League Cup on their home field they managed to confidently beat Bristol Rovers with a score of 2:0.
Disqualifications and injuries
There are no injured or suspended players in the Cardiff squad.
Interesting trends for betting
- Cardiff have conceded first in their previous two head-to-head encounters
- Cardiff have trailed in the first half in three of their last four matches
Probable squad : Ethan Horvath, Perry, Calum Chambers, Jesper Dalanne, Callum O'Dowda, Manolis Siopis, Alex Robertson, Yakou Meite, Aaron Ramsey, Chris Willock, Wilfred Kanga.
Current form
In a tough fight last season, Southampton won a ticket to the Premier League. The Saints finished in fourth place, and in the playoffs they overcame the resistance of West Bromwich and Leeds. Another comeback was unsuccessful - they lost to Newcastle (0:1) and Nottingham Forest (0:1). There is a clear lack of sharpness in the attack, some interesting decisions - everything is very predictable and readable for the opponents. With the same Magpies, they played more than a half of the game, but still did not score.
Disqualifications and injuries
Southampton have no noticeable problems with their squad.
Interesting trends for betting
- In their previous three head-to-head encounters, Southampton scored goals in the opening 45 minutes
- Taking into account friendly matches, the Saints have not scored in three matches
Probable squad : Alex McCarthy, Jack Stevens, Jan Bednarek, Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Kyle Walker-Peters, Joe Aribo, Flynn Downes, William Smallbone, Yukinari Sugawara, Ben Brereton, Adam Armstrong.
Trends
Cardiff to score in the second half
Cardiff have scored in the second 45 minutes in two of their last three matches
1.65Bet 1st half: total under 1.5 goals
The bet has won in four of the previous five head-to-head matches
1.47Bet Exact score 1:0
Southampton's last two defeats have been by this scoreline
13.00Tip and bets
In our opinion, bookmakers are slightly overestimating Southampton's capabilities - the team looks very weak in attack at the start of the season. Cardiff always plays at its best on its home field, no matter what lineup it takes to the field with. It is no coincidence that the Saints suffered a defeat at this arena last season. We will not be very surprised if the Premier League representative in this pair remains outside the tournament.
Our prediction is Cardiff not to lose at odds of 2.15
Bet on total
Southampton have not scored a single goal in their last three matches, and the team is not doing much in attack. Of course, any streak can be interrupted, but it is unlikely that with such a straightforward game in attack they will be able to score twice today in Cardiff.
The second bet is Southampton's individual total goals under 1.5 with odds of 2.08
Bet on the first half
It should be noted that four of Southampton's five previous matches ended in a draw at the end of the first half. We don't expect the opponents to force the issue on the pitch today.
Prediction - draw in the first half with odds of 2.33
