Stoke City vs Cardiff prediction & betting tips – 14/12/2024

Match Facts

The upcoming match between Stoke City and Cardiff is set for December 14, 2024 at 3:00 PM. The venue for this encounter is bet365 Stadium in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England. J. Smith has been appointed as the referee for this match.

• The probability of winning for Stoke City is 27%. The probability of a draw between Stoke City and Cardiff is 42%. The probability of winning for Cardiff is 31%.
• Our calculations suggest a 72% chance that both teams will find the back of the net, with a 28% possibility that at least one side will keep a clean sheet.
• There's a 43% likelihood of seeing more than 2.5 goals in this encounter, while the odds of a lower-scoring affair (under 2.5 goals) stand at 57%.
• The most recent encounter between these two sides took place on February 24, 2024, where Stoke City won against Cardiff with a score of 1-2
• Looking at the last five head-to-head encounters, Stoke City has emerged victorious 0 time(s), Cardiff has claimed 2 win(s), and 3 match(es) ended in a stalemate. Stoke City has averaged 1 goals per game, while Cardiff has netted an average of 1.4 goals.
• In the current Championship standings, Stoke City occupies the 18th spot, while Cardiff sits in 22th place.
• Stoke City's performance in the Championship this season shows 5 victories, 9 defeats, and 6 draws. They've maintained an average of 1.1 goals scored and 1.3 goals conceded per match.
• Cardiff has recorded 4 wins, 10 losses, and 5 draws in the Championship this season. Their offensive output stands at 0.9 goals per game, while defensively they've allowed an average of 1.6 goals.
• Examining Stoke City's last five outings, they have won 0 times, lost 3 times and drawn 2 times. They have scored an average of 0.6 goals per match and conceded 1.4 goals.
• Cardiff's form over their previous five matches shows they have won 0 times, lost 3 times and drawn 2 times. They have scored an average of 0.8 goals per match and conceded 2 goals.
• Leading the goal-scoring charts for Stoke City is T. Cannon, who has found the net 7 times this season.
• C. Robinson stands out as Cardiff's most prolific scorer, having notched up 5 goals in the current campaign.
• Stoke City will be without the services of: S. Gallagher (Calf Injury), B. Lawal (Leg Injury), B. Pearson (Muscle Injury)
• Cardiff faces selection challenges with the following players unavailable: K. Etete (Leg Injury), A. Ramsey (Muscle Injury), R. Tsunoda (Muscle Injury), D. Turnbull (Muscle Injury), M. Siopis (Knock)