It’s South Wales derby day in the Championship this Saturday as Cardiff City host Swansea City looking to claim local bragging rights with a big victory.
EFL Championship
Our 3 predictions for Cardiff City vs Swansea City
- 1st prediction: Swansea City to win or draw
- 2nd prediction: Under 2.5 goals in the match
- 3rd prediction: Both teams to score – No
1st prediction for Cardiff City vs Swansea City – Swansea City to win or draw 9/2
This game is about as exciting as it gets. Although Cardiff will obviously have the home advantage and will make it as hostile as possible for the away team. They will, however, thrive on this, while Cardiff may suffer for the expectation. Sentiment aside, Swansea have also got to be confident of getting something based on form and league position. Cardiff have been poor all season and gained their first point in the reverse fixture, but have been near the foot of the table consistently and look at real threat of going down. Swansea have been inconsistent and find themselves in mid table, having had a much better season than their rivals, making them favourites here.
2nd prediction for Cardiff City vs Swansea City: Under 2.5 goals in the game 67/100
Despite being a derby, which often bring frenetic, attacking football, this likely won’t be too high scoring. Both sides have struggled for goals this season, with their attacking talent often injured or not firing on all cylinders. Cardiff have scored only 26 all season and Swansea have 30, though the Swans have defended fairly well. This may be a game where the best form of attack is defence, so the two teams sit back and try to nick a winner. Furthermore, with the positions both teams are in, it may be a cagey and cautious game which could be won by a single goal.
3rd prediction for Cardiff City vs Swansea City: Both teams to score – No 91/100
This is a pretty similar prediction to the previous one. Both sides have struggled for goals, so the tactic may be to wait it out for a bit, take the odd chance and then sit back and restrict the opponent, hoping to claim a 1-0 win. Cardiff in particular have been poor going forward, though Swansea haven’t been much better. With Swansea’s defensive prowess and Cardiff’s attacking struggles, it’s likely the away side will allow their opponents lots of the ball and take the rare chance in the hope Cardiff won’t score.
Best odds for Cardiff City vs Swansea City
| Bookmaker | Cardiff City | Draw | Swansea City |
| MyriadPlay | 39/25 | 11/5 | 41/25 |
| Gentleman Jim | 13/8 | 21/10 | 7/4 |
| Betarno | 39/25 | 213/100 | 83/50 |
Full preview of the game: last results and head to head
Both sides come into this one on mixed form; Cardiff have lost only one in five, but have only won two of them. Swansea have also won twice of the last five but have also lost two, showing inconsistency too. In terms of last games, Cardiff beat Sheffield United while Swansea lost to Premier League Southampton, both in the FA Cup. We all know, however, that form goes out the window in derby games.
In this huge fixture’s past, Swansea have the upper hand. They’ve won over half of the fixture’s between the two sides, and are unbeaten in the last two, so will be confident for this one.
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Where to watch Cardiff City vs Swansea City
This match is televised as part of this weekend’s EFL coverage; here’s where you can watch in person or on television.
- Location: Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff, UK, CF11 8AZ
- Channel: Sky Sports Football (subscription required)
- Date and time: 3pm UK Time, Sunday 12th January 2025
Probable lineups for Cardiff City vs Swansea City
This game will likely see both sides go for it in terms of selection and pick their best teams as they look for bragging rights in a crucial part of the season. Here’s how we think they’ll line up.
Cardiff City
Line up: J Alnwick, A Rinhomota, J Daland, D Goutas, C O’Dowda, M Siopis, C Chambers, C Ashford, A Robertson, O Tanner, R Colwill
Injuries/suspensions: A Ramsey, R Simic (injured)
Coach: Omer Riza
Swansea City
Line up: L Vigouroux, J Key, H Darling, B Cabango, J Tymon, G Franco, M Grimes, Ronald, J Cullen, J Eom, Z Vipotnik
Injuries/suspensions: O Cooper (injured)
Coach: Luke Williams
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