Championship: Leeds vs Cardiff – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Championship game between Leeds and Cardiff who meet up on Saturday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

Cardiff go up against Leeds this coming Saturday for a Championship meeting at Elland Road.

Leeds enjoy the view from the top of the table with 60 points after 29 matches. Cardiff find themselves positioned as number 18 in the Championship with 31 points following 29 rounds.

Team form: Leeds vs Cardiff

Leeds Form

Leeds collected two wins and a draw from their last three matches, as they ran out 3-0 and 2-0 winners against Sheffield Wednesday and Norwich, respectively. Against Burnley, they had to settle for a draw as the match finished even with a 0-0 scoreline. Leeds have been in potent form at Elland Road, winning no less than five of the past six Championship matches here. They remained without defeat, as they drew once, hammered in 15 goals while letting in two.

Cardiff Form

Cardiff look in good shape before their upcoming match as they seek to remain unbeaten. In their last three matches, they first beat Swansea by 3-0, before drawing 2-2 with Millwall. They were back as winners last time out, when they took out Derby by a 2-1 scoreline. Cardiff claimed just one win from the last six away games in the Championship. They also drew four and were defeated one times, as they were outscored by 11 goals to 11.

Betting facts for Leeds and Cardiff

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Leeds and Cardiff. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

Players on top: Leeds vs Cardiff

While only scoring two goals in his last six outings for Leeds, Daniel James has been good for them over the course of the season with seven goals to his name so far. He should be highly motivated to expand of his tally against Cardiff, and he looks well worth a place in an accumulator this coming Saturday, depending on your betting strategy.

Popular markets: Leeds vs Cardiff

Full-time result

Going undefeated through their last 10 matches at Elland Road, Leeds won nine and drew one. Cardiff won two of their previous 10 away games across all tournaments, in which they drew six and lost two. Leeds are on an amazing streak of now 11 games in a row without defeat. Leeds are on an amazing streak of now 12 games at home in a row without defeat. Cardiff remained unbeaten in their last 7 games on the bounce. Leeds have not lost to Cardiff in 3 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Leeds scored the first goal in seven out of their last ten games. Cardiff scored the opening goal in six of the last ten games. Leeds have not conceded a goal in 3 consecutive games. Both teams have scored in the last 7 consecutive away games Cardiff played. Leeds managed to open the scoreline in no less than seven of their previous 10 games. Their opponent from Cardiff performed a similar feat as they scored the opener in six of their last 10 games. Leeds have scored in 4 consecutive home meetings with Cardiff.

Total goals

Leeds saw over 2.5 goals in three of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.8 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in five of Cardiff’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.5 goals in these matches. Cardiff scored at least once in their previous 8 matches on the bounce.