Key points
- Predicted match result is a draw, with a common scoreline of 1-1.
- Both teams struggle in recent form with low goal-scoring records.
- Cardiff has poor home form with just one win.
- Blackburn Rovers have a weak away record with only one draw.
Recent form
In their recent run of Championship games, Cardiff has had a tough time, winning only one out of their last six matches. They struggled to find the back of the net, scoring just three goals while conceding a total of 14. This has led to a goal difference of -11. The team's form has seen them collect just 3 points out of a possible 18, with their sole victory being a narrow 1-0 win against Watford. Cardiff will need to improve their attacking output and defensive solidity to turn their fortunes around in the league.
W1 D0 L5
Goals scored: 3 (0.5 per game)
Goals conceded: 14 (2.33 per game)
Goal difference: -11
Points won: 3/18 (0.5 per game)
Both teams scored: 2 (33%)
Blackburn's recent form has been mixed, with 1 win, 2 draws, and 3 losses in the last six Championship games. They scored a total of 8 goals but conceded 11, resulting in a goal difference of -3. On average, Blackburn scored around 1.3 goals per game while conceding nearly 1.8 goals per game. Their points per game average stands at 1, with a total of 5 points earned out of a possible 18. Notable results include a 3-1 victory over Stoke City and a heavy 4-1 loss to West Brom.
W1 D2 L3
Goals scored: 8 (1.33 per game)
Goals conceded: 11 (1.83 per game)
Goal difference: -3
Points won: 5/18 (0.83 per game)
Both teams scored: 5 (83%)
Recent home/away form
In their recent home games in the Championship, Cardiff had a tough run with one win, one draw, and four losses. They scored a total of 3 goals while conceding 10, resulting in a goal difference of -7. With an average of 0.5 goals per game and only earning 1.33 points per game, Cardiff struggled to find consistent form at home, picking up just 4 points out of a possible 18. The highlight was a narrow 1-0 victory over Millwall, amidst a string of losses, including a couple of heavy defeats against Leeds and Preston.
W1 D1 L4
Goals scored: 3 (0.5 per game)
Goals conceded: 10 (1.67 per game)
Goal difference: -7
Points won: 4/18 (0.67 per game)
Both teams scored: 1 (17%)
Blackburn Rovers have been struggling on the road in the Championship, with a run of poor results in their recent away games. They managed to secure just a single draw out of the six matches, losing the other five. The team struggled to find the back of the net consistently, scoring only 5 goals while conceding a concerning 17 goals, resulting in a negative goal difference of -12. Their average of 0.83 goals scored per game highlights their offensive struggles, while conceding an average of 2.83 goals per game underscores their defensive vulnerabilities. With only 1 point gained out of a possible 18, Blackburn will need to improve their away form to climb the table.
W0 D1 L5
Goals scored: 5 (0.83 per game)
Goals conceded: 17 (2.83 per game)
Goal difference: -12
Points won: 1/18 (0.17 per game)
Both teams scored: 3 (50%)
Head-to-head
Based on the available statistics, here are the head-to-head (H2H) details for matches between Cardiff City and Blackburn Rovers:
- Overall matches: They have played a total of 50 matches against each other, with 27 wins for Cardiff, 4 draws, and 19 wins for Blackburn.
- Goals statistics:
- Average goals per match:
- Cardiff City: 1.17 goals per match
- Blackburn Rovers: 2.64 goals per match
- When H2H results are considered, both teams average the following:
- Over 1.5 goals: 86.0% of the matches
- Over 2.5 goals: 80.0% of the matches
- Cardiff City's average goals per match in season 2024 are 1.17.
- Win percentages:
- Cardiff City: 28.57% of the matches
- Blackburn Rovers: 33.33% of the matches
- Last 6 matches (as of the search date, February 20, 2024):
- Over 2.5 goals for Overall matches: 82.14%
- Over 0.5 goals for Cardiff City at home: 67%
- Over 2.5 goals for Blackburn Rovers away: 80%
- Goals scored:
- Per game: 19 goals for Blackburn Rovers, 10 goals for Cardiff City
- Per 15 minutes: Statistics are unavailable in the provided sources.
- Clean sheets: Data on clean sheets is not explicitly present in the provided sources.
Please note that these statistics may reflect the information available at the time of the search. Keep in mind that details from recent matches or more current data might not be included in the historical records provided.