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Cardiff vs Manchester City Prediction & Betting tips
Already away from Wolverhampton stumbled Manchester City, but it was still enough for a point. Last Wednesday saw the first defeat of the new season. In the Champions League, the Citizens were defeated at home stadium Lyon. On Saturday, Manchester City will face away at Cardiff City. The newcomer, however, has only earned two points so far – this in the games against Huddersfield and Newcastle. In the last three games, Cardiff scored four goals, yet they did not win a single point as they had to concede ten goals. City, however, has convinced in the Premier League. After five games they have 13 points in the account, with a goal balance of 14 and three goals scored. In the game between Cardiff and Manchester City is a tip on the away team unavoidable. But since the odds are in an extremely deep area, a handicap is almost mandatory. However, we from the betting base opted for more unusual bets in this article.
Cardiff:
For Cardiff City, the new season has probably commenced befitting an overburdened climber. Currently, they occupy the 17th place in the Premier League and are among the four teams, which could not yet win a victory. As the Bluebirds against Huddersfield and Newcastle (both without a win) at least completed a goalless draw, they stand as the best winless team of the Premier League. The Bluebirds are also on the offensive – on average they score 0.6 goals per game, and have always been successful in the last three games! The defensive seems to be overwhelmed in the Premier League – Cardiff conceded almost two goals per game. However, if the goalless games are deducted, you get a cut of three goals conceded. Last season, the Bluebirds in the championship were a solid home team. With a record of 16S-4U-3N they also conceded only 16 goals at home Cardiff City Stadium.
After the top bouts against Chelsea FC and Arsenal FC on Saturday the next top team waiting for Cardiff City. The bookmakers see the Bluebirds in the blatant outsider role. In the duel between Cardiff and Manchester City promises a tip on the home team odds of over 20.00! However, the betting base looks like bets. After all, Cardiff was already overwhelmed by Arsenal and Chelsea. In addition, midfielder Nathaniel Mendez-Laing will be missing due to injury. The 26-year-old has played all of Cardiff’s games this season and has strengthened the midfield. Murphy and Gunnarsson have to fear for a place in the game against City. Both were missing in the games before.
Manchester City:
For Manchester City had this week already a surprise ready. In the Champions League match against Olympique Lyon, the English conceded their first defeat of the season. At Etihad Stadium, around 40,000 spectators saw Lyon perform well in the first half, with efficiency being key. The French had only three shots on the gate of Ederson and turned two. Pep Guardiola had to take note of the defeat from the stands, as the coach of the Citizens had a ban, which he retired in the quarterfinals against Liverpool had to sit down. After the home defeat the motivation in the whole team for the match on Saturday will be very high. Raheem Sterling is expecting a strong performance in the game against Cardiff. The 23-year-old was successful in three out of four Premier League appearances. In the game against Huddersfield the offensive man was spared.
Generally, the Citizens offensive is one of the best on the island. Manchester City have already scored 14 goals in five games. Only Chelsea FC can keep up with this value. In the five Premier League games, the Citizens scored 119 times on the opposing goal – they had around 22 finals per game, which is the top score of all 20 teams! The second best team, however, has made less than 100 shots. The yield of City, however, is not convincing – with 15 missed clear cut chances they have the highest value in the Premier League. City 42 have won their last 52 games in the domestic league. The betting base expects Saturday’s 43rd win in this record, although Guardiola has to renounce some of his regulars. The most prominent absentee will be Kevin De Bruyne, who has torn the outer band.
Cardiff vs Manchester City head to head matches
28.01.18 FAC Cardiff Manchester City 0 : 2
18.01.14 PL Manchester City Cardiff 4 : 2
25.08.13 PL Cardiff Manchester City 3 : 2