A football match between Cardiff City and Stoke City of the Championship will take place in England on Saturday, February 24th, 2024, at 15:00h (UTC), check the Cardiff City vs Stoke City betting tip 2023/2024 to win with your bets.
Stadium and City where Cardiff City vs Stoke City will occur
The game is set to be played in the small Cardiff City Stadium stadium, in the city of Cardiff, with a capacity for 26828 spectators, that will try to help the team achieve a positive result.
Where to follow the live game
You can find all the follow-up to the match live on Betarena, bringing odds, events, statistics, and more to help with your sports betting.
Introduction to the Cardiff City vs Stoke City betting tip 2023/2024
In the current edition of the Championship, we can see a growth in the average goals. While last season the tournament had an average of 2.42 goals per match, now the competition has an average of 2.75 goals per match.
Cardiff City last match
In the last match they played, Cardiff City collected a draw. The opposing team was Blackburn Rovers, and the match – which ended with the result of 0-0 – was valid for Championship. Coach E. Bulut’s disposed his team in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
In the previous analysis the draw was among the logical results of this match, especially because it was expected a fairly even game between both teams and had odds around 3.25.
Cardiff City has shown a performance not up to what they use to, but one of the few players who has stood out is certainly Kion Etete. Good physical presence and good ball control shown on several occasions, he was one of the team’s best in the last match.
Stoke City last match
On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a defeat in the last round. In a dispute valid for Championship, Stoke City, who used a 4-2-3-1 formation, faced the Coventry City team with a final score of 0-1.
The match between the two teams was expected to be quite close, as evidenced by the fact that the home team’s defeat had odds of 2.45.
Cardiff City vs Stoke City h2h
Stoke City was in 11th place in the Championship while Cardiff City was in 6th place, the last time these teams faced each other. Stoke City team entered the field with the 4-2-3-1 formation, the same tactic Cardiff City used in the match.
These teams played last against each other in a highly contested Championship game during the 2023/2024 season ending in a 0-0 draw.
Last time a draw between these teams, what to expect now?
Cardiff City
Championship leaderboard now
Cardiff City arrives in this game with 41 points in 14th place in the Championship, with a negative balance, having lost 16 games in total and won only 12, making a total of 5 draws.
In the 34th round, the team enjoys an advantage of 3 points over the 15th place ranked Birmingham City team. The team also has 3 points less than Middlesbrough team that is placed in the 13th place.
Cardiff City analysis
At the end of round 33 of Championship, Cardiff City collected 37 goals scored and 47 goals conceded.
Cardiff City average number of shots on net is 3.73 per game. This is a good indicator of the fact that the team does not score much, nor does it impose too much of a burden on opposing defenses.
With an average ball possession of 44.76% per game in the current league, Cardiff City cannot call itself a team that holds the game in its hands, rather it prefers the counterattacking strategy. But if they want to try to win the game against Stoke City they must try to impose their game to create difficulties for their opponents.
Maintaining optimal performance could prove to be a difficult task for Cardiff City as they navigate a tight schedule with multiple games in quick succession. Despite Cardiff City and Stoke City being evenly matched on paper, the team’s demanding schedule could tip the scales in favor of their opponents.
Best goalscorer from Cardiff City
If we want to highlight a player in the team’s offensive sector until this competition stage, we have to name Perry Ng. Cardiff City owes some of their triumphs to the Defender who scored 5 goals in this season.
Stoke City
Championship leaderboard now
Stoke City arrives in this game with 35 points, and in 19th place in the Championship, having won 9 games in total and lost 16 times, making a total of 8 draws.
Stoke City analysis
Stoke City, with 30 goals scored and 46 conceded, has a negative goal difference after 33 rounds.
Recent games have demonstrated that Stoke City is having difficulties in scoring goals, as they have recorded a low number of goals and a high number of matches where they failed to score. This suggests that their attacking play needs to be improved, with a focus on creating more quality chances.
The team’s scoring ability is not brilliant: in this league it is 0.91 goals per game on average, and this may be an indicator on the chances of winning the next match, which the team will also play away from home.
Navigating a hectic schedule with multiple games in a short period of time could prove to be a daunting task for Stoke City. Despite the odds suggesting a tight matchup, the team’s busy schedule could be a critical factor in determining the eventual winner between Cardiff City and Stoke City.
Best goalscorer from Stoke City
Individually, the team’s most offensive player in the competition so far is André Vidigal. The Midfielder has scored 5 times in the current season and has helped Stoke City come out with a positive result on several occasions.
Bet suggestions for this game:
Goals Top Betting Tips
It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of Cardiff City is Perry Ng, who has already scored 5 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of Stoke City is André Vidigal, he has scored in 5 opportunities.
A good time to bet for those watching the live game is in the 75-90 minute period where most goals happen.
Taking into consideration that Stoke City scores an average of 1.13 goals per match when playing away, we should consider the under 2.5 betting market, especially because this team usually does not concede goals when playing out of their stadium.
Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 1.67.
Corners Top Betting Tips
For favorable betting results, note that combining the number of corners of both teams gives an average of 5.27 corners per game.
Stoke City is usually quite offensive in their matches, and this has resulted in a high average of corner kicks in the competition. Currently, the team averages 6.12 corners per game played. Therefore, it might be interesting to bet on the over corner kicks of Stoke City in this match.
Cards Top Betting Tips
Highly disciplined, the teams have an average of only 4.3 yellow cards per match, when added together. In other words, the ‘Under 4.5 cards’ option looks like a great alternative for bettors.
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Cardiff City vs Stoke City betting tip 2023/2024: FAQ
The match will be played on February 24th, 2024, Saturday.
The match will take place at the Cardiff City Stadium stadium in Cardiff.
The last time these teams faced each other was in Championship match, referring to the 2023/2024 season, and ended with a 0-0 draw.
For this match, the probability indicates that the net is more likely to swing between 75-90 minutes.
The bookmaker with the best odds for this match is Bet365.
When analyzing football matches, it’s important to consider a variety of factors such as team form, injuries and suspensions, head-to-head records, home and away form, and tactical matchups. You can find all this information and more on Betarena. You should also take into account any external factors such as weather conditions, the importance of the match, and team motivation.
Yes, statistics can be a useful tool when analyzing football matches for betting purposes. At Betarena, we provide access to a wealth of statistical information such as team and player form, goals scored and conceded, possession percentage, shots on target, and corner kicks. However, it’s important to not rely solely on statistics and to also consider the subjective factors mentioned earlier.
