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Ace Football previews the Championship round 14 match between Luton and Cardiff and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.

Luton and Cardiff are desperate for points to improve their standings in the table, with relegation looming. The teams clash this coming Wednesday at Kenilworth Road, with much riding on the outcome in this Championship battle.

Placed 21th in the table Luton have amassed 12 points after 13 matches. On 15 points, Cardiff rank 17th with 13 matches played this season.

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Team form: Luton vs Cardiff

Luton Form

In their last three matches, Luton lost 1-2 against Sunderland, 3-2 against Coventry and drew 1-1 with West Bromwich. Luton only pulled off two wins from a possible six in recent Championship matches on home soil. Of the remaining four matches, they drew two and lost two, as they scored ten and conceded eight goals.

Cardiff Form

Cardiff are unbeaten in their last three matches, first beating Portsmouth by 2-0. This was followed by a 0-0 with West Bromwich and a 2-1 win against Norwich. Cardiff came through their last six away games in the Championship without a single win. Of those six matches, they drew three and lost three in which, they were outscored by 12 goals to three.

Betting facts for Luton and Cardiff

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

  • In 10 of the last 12 Luton home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 6 of the last 7 Luton home matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 8 of the last 10 Luton home matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 6 of the last 8 Luton matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 6 of the last 8 Luton matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 9 of the last 11 Cardiff matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 7 of the last 9 Cardiff away matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In 8 of the last 10 Cardiff matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 8 of the last 10 Cardiff away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 4 of the last 5 Cardiff away matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was under 2.5

In-form players: Luton vs Cardiff

Look no further than Jordan Clark, when searching for a marksman currently in good shape. He hit the target twice lately for Luton in the Championship, while Callum Robinson managed three goals in the last half dozen matches for Cardiff in this tournament. No doubt, both are looking to add to their total once again.

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Full-time result

Luton claimed three wins, drew two and lost five of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Cardiff won two, drew five and lost three of their last 10 games away. Cardiff didn’t lose any of their previous 6 outings. Luton have beaten Cardiff in 3 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

Luton scored the first goal of the match in five of their previous ten games. Cardiff got the opening goal in five out of their last ten away games. Cardiff should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in on Wednesday, as Luton only managed two clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. Cardiff claimed four clean sheets in their last 10 games. Luton have scored in 4 consecutive league meetings with Cardiff.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out seven times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Luton, who scored an average of 1.4 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals came up in three of Cardiff’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.2 goals in these matches.

Betting prediction: Luton vs Cardiff

To summarize, the upcoming Championship clash seems to be a good opportunity to place some bets. Taking into account the stats and facts for Luton vs Cardiff mentioned in this article, we are offering a free betting tip below.

Luton vs Cardiff: Who wins the game?

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