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FA Cup: Sheffield Wednesday vs Cardiff – Prediction, Stats & Odds

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Looking for expert insights on the FA Cup match between Sheffield Wednesday and Cardiff? Find our prediction, team stats, betting tips, and the latest odds here.

The FA Cup third-round tie at Hillsborough on Saturday sees home team Sheffield Wednesday up against Cardiff.

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Sheffield Wednesday Form

Sheffield Wednesday took six points from their last three matches, but started by losing 2-0 against Coventry. They responded by beating Preston 0-1, and followed that up by winning 3-1 against Hull. Sheffield Wednesday won half of their previous six matches on home soil in the FA Cup, while also drawing two. They suffered one defeat.

Cardiff Form

In their last three matches, Cardiff drew 2-2 with Plymouth, lost 0-2 against Leicester, and beat Queens Park Rangers 1-2. The Bluebirds managed to win just once in their past six away games in the FA Cup. On top of winning once they also drew one as well as losing four.

Sheffield Wednesday vs Cardiff Stats

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

  • Sheffield Wednesday have conceded in 13 of the last 15 home matches
  • In 5 of the last 6 matches Sheffield Wednesday played, both teams scored
  • In the last 3 home matches in a row Sheffield Wednesday played, both teams scored
  • In 7 of the last 9 Sheffield Wednesday home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • Sheffield Wednesday have conceded in 9 of the last 11 matches
  • Cardiff have lost 4 of the last 5 matches without scoring a goal
  • In 12 of the last 14 Cardiff matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • Cardiff have lost 4 of the last 5 matches while scoring less than 0.5 goals
  • Cardiff have lost 4 of the last 5 matches while scoring less than 1.5 goals
  • In 6 of the last 7 Cardiff away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5

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Full-time result

Sheffield Wednesday racked up four wins from a possible 10 across all tournaments at Hillsborough, drew three and lost three. Cardiff won four of their previous 10 away, drew one and lost five times.

Both teams to score

Sheffield Wednesday scored the first goal of the match in five games from a possible ten. Interestingly, Cardiff scored the opening goal of the match in just two of their last ten games. Both teams have scored in the last five home games Sheffield Wednesday played. While Sheffield Wednesday managed to keep a clean sheet in two of the last 10 games, Cardiff kept their opponent from scoring in one of their last 10 matches.

Total goals

Sheffield Wednesday performed an average of 1.4 goals a game in their previous ten matches in which over 2.5 goals came out six times. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for Cardiff, who managed to score 0.9 times in those matches. The Bluebirds conceded a goal in their last six matches.

Match predictions: Sheffield Wednesday vs Cardiff

To sum up, the upcoming match between Sheffield Wednesday and Cardiff seems to be a good betting opportunity.

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