West Brom vs Cardiff Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 26 Oct 2024

Expect a Low-Scoring Encounter

We think a value wager could involve betting Under 2.5 on the Total Goals market for the fixture between West Brom and Cardiff. We can secure a price of -125 when it comes to this bet.

2-0 Win for West Brom in Pair’s Last Encounter

West Bromwich Albion played Blackburn Rovers on their travels in their last game. It was a 0-0 draw at Ewood Park. Carlos Corberan's men recorded 53% possession and managed four shots on target.

Cardiff City made it back-to-back victories after a 2-0 home win over Portsmouth at Cardiff City Stadium. The Bluebirds enjoyed 54% possession and managed eight shots on goal, with Regan Poole (own goal) and Callum Robinson on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

West Brom have claimed back-to-back victories over Cardiff. They won 1-0 at Cardiff City Stadium and triumphed 2-0 at The Hawthorns. The past 8 matches between these sides has seen three draws, West Brom have won four games and Cardiff one.

West Brom have 4 wins, 2 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 9.0 attempts. The Baggies have averaged 55.6% possession and 5.1 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 0.6 goals from 3.0 shots on goal, 8.1 attempts and 4.5 corners.

Top scorer is Josh Maja on 4 goals, while Alex Mowatt has racked up 3 and Karlan Grant 2. Tom Fellows is the leading assists maker on 4.

Cardiff have 3 victories, 5 defeats and 2 draws, averaging 9.7 attempts, 4.6 shots on goal and 1.1 goals. The South Wales team average 46.9% possession, 5.7 corners in their favour and 4.3 corners against, while 1.6 goals have been conceded from 4.6 shots on goal and 9.4 attempts.

Callum Robinson has scored 4 goals, followed by Alex Robertson, Rubin Colwill, Anwar El-Ghazi and Chris Willock on 1. Rubin Colwill has managed 3 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

West Brom confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Alex Palmer (GK), Darnell Furlong, Semi Ajayi, Patrick McNair, Torbjoern Lysaker Heggem, Uros Racic, Alex Mowatt, Grady Diangana, John Swift, Michael Johnston, Josh Maja.

Cardiff confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Jak Alnwick (GK), Perry Ng, Dimitrios Goutas, Calum Chambers, Callum O'Dowda, Alex Robertson, David Turnbull, Ollie Tanner, Rubin Colwill, Anwar El-Ghazi, Callum Robinson.

West Brom vs Cardiff Prediction & Betting Tips

We could be set for a low-scoring Championship encounter. We will therefore bet on Under 2.5 which can be backed at an eye-catching price of -125, with defences set to be on top for the most part.

It's important to understand the players who are unavailable for the upcoming action and the respective form of each team. If you want stats, you have come to the right place and they form the basis of our football predictions.

Key West Brom vs Cardiff league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in any of the last 5 WBA games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 WBA games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 6 WBA games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Cardiff games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Cardiff games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 5 games between these teams.

Under 2.5 Probability

The betting sites are estimating that there is a 55.6% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 60-65%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

Bettors looking for a larger price when it comes to backing Under 2.5 Goals can include this pick as part of a Result & Total Goals selection. Predict the team that will land the spoils.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

West Brom 2 - 0 Cardiff

There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing West Brom to win 2-0. We can’t pass up the odds of +650 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.

West Brom vs Cardiff Odds

The bookies betting odds have West Bromwich Albion as -118 favourites for this Championship clash, implying that they are 54% likely to win the match. Cardiff City are regarded as the least likely winner at +300.

The latest betting suggests it’s a close call between Over 2.5 Goals and Under 2.5 Goals.

You can back West Bromwich Albion at -275 on the Draw No Bet market, with money back if the game is a draw. Cardiff City are +200 with the football betting sites to win this Championship game.

Full-Time Result

1

-118

X

+260

2

+300

Half-Time Result

1

+150

X

+110

2

+375

Double Chance

1X

-450

12

-350

X2

-110

Draw No Bet

1

-275

2

+200

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-115

2 Hcp +0.5

+103

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-138

Over 2.5

+110

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-120

No

-120

West Brom vs Cardiff Lineups & Team News

It’s good to know about any injuries and this is reflected in our West Brom vs Cardiff team news, with this leading to predicted and confirmed lineups.

The Championship squads highlight the star players operating for every team in the division.

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