Swansea City vs Cardiff City Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast | EFL Championship 2024-25

Matchday 3 of the new season is underway

Cardiff make the trip to face Swansea in the South Wales Derby, looking to pick up their first points of the season following a disastrous start. Both sides come into this game in contrasting forms, Swansea are looking to build on their first win while Cardiff suffered a heavy defeat in the last match against Burnley. Swansea are unbeaten in their last three home games against Cardiff in South Wales Derby. The Swans have been superior in this fixture at home and will look to get their second win in the league.

Two losses from two have left Cardiff bottom of the table, manager Erol Bulut is at the helm for a second season in charge, hoping to improve on their 12th-place finish last season. However, they are facing an uphill battle already so early into the season and they will have to give their best to get points away from home. This will be an exciting fixture and fans will enjoy this match for sure.

Kick-Off:

Sunday, 25 Aug 2024, 03:00 PM UK; 07:30 PM IST

Location: Swansea.com Stadium

Form

Swansea City (in all competitions): W-W-L-W-D

Cardiff City (in all competitions): L-W-L-W-W

Players to Watch

Goncalo Franco (Swansea City)

He is adept at reading the game and breaking up play, his ability to drive forward purposefully with the ball also allows him to start attacks in transition. He is a hard-working player who provides balance to his team and always tries to help his team in attack as well as in defence. He is a key player of the team and his form and performance will surely be important for Swansea City this season.

Aaron Ramsey (Cardiff City)

When the team is in possession, Ramsey makes himself available to receive the ball as regularly as possible, he moves to offer a short passing option or by positioning himself on the opponent’s blindside. He always likes to progress the ball forward and likes to attack the spaces. When defending, he will work hard to recover the ball and press the opponent continuously. He is also really good at making in-behind runs and dragging the defenders with him to create space to exploit.

Match Facts

• The winner of their last meeting was Swansea City
• The average number of goals in meetings between Swansea City and Cardiff City is 3.
• Swansea City scores 1.36 goals when playing at home and Cardiff City score 1.21 goals when playing away from home on average.

Swansea City vs Cardiff City: Betting Tips & Odds

• Tip 1 – Swansea City will win this fixture – 9/10 by Paddypower
• Tip 2 – Goals scored over 1.5
• Tip 3 – Liam Cullen to score anytime.

Injury and Team News

The home team don’t have any injury concerns to contend with and should have a fully fit squad to select from.

For Cardiff City, David Turnbull and Anwar El Ghazi will not be available due to injury, the rest of the players are fit and will be available for the selection.

Head-to-Head

Total Matches: 19

Swansea City: 11

Cardiff City: 5

Draws: 3

Predicted Lineups

Swansea City Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Vigouroux(GK); Tymon, Darling, Cabango, Key; Grimes, Franco; Ronald, Cooper, Eom; Cullen

Cardiff City Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Horvath(GK); Ng, Chambers, Goutas, O’Dowda; Siopis, Ralls; Meite, Ramsey, Willock; Kanga

Match Prediction for Swansea City vs Cardiff City

Swansea City looked good in their previous match and will look to continue their good performance in the home match as well, on the other hand, Cardiff’s defence has been very poor and they are not able to play as a team at all as their performance was awful in last match. The away team will have to give their all if they want to get something from this match, most probably the home team will get the win and will take all three points.

Prediction: Swansea City 2-0 Cardiff City

Telecast for Swansea City vs Cardiff City

India: FanCode

UK: Sky Sports

USA: CBS Sports

Nigeria: TBD

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