Burnley VS Cardiff City Match Prediction

In 56 meetings, Burnley trail Cardiff in the head-to-head.  They have 16 wins, 20 losses, and 20 draws to their credit.

Here's a look at the last five results:    

Sep 30, 2018: Cardiff 1-2 Burnley
Apr 5, 2016: Burnley 0-0 Cardiff (Championship)
Nov 28, 2015: Cardiff 2-2 Burnley (Championship)
Apr 20, 2013: Burnley 1-1 Cardiff (Championship)
Oct 27, 2012: Cardiff 4-0 Burnley (Championship)

%HEAD-TO-HEAD-STATS-BANNER%

BUR vs CAR Betting Tips and Odds

Bet365 have the following odds available for this match:

Burnley are at 5/6 to win, a draw is at 5/2, and a Cardiff win is at 10/3.

Burnley come into this match in 14th in the Premier League with 36 points from 14 matches.  They are just about to the promise land of safety, needing four points, you’d think, to assure themselves a spot in next year’s top flight.  They have gotten a massive six points from their last two games, which has helped propel them to to this spot.  Anything gained here would be good, seeing as how Cardiff losing here could just about seal their relegation and thus Burnley (among others’) safety.

Cardiff, meanwhile, will start play in 18th place on 28 points from 32 matches played.  They have two big away matches, this one and then their game in hand in midweek at Brighton that will have an enormous say on their aspirations at staying up.  Four or six points from these two fixtures would put them in the thick of fighting to stay up again, but anything less is likely to see them fold.  If they get no points, it will surely be all but curtains for them.  

At home, the Clarets have enjoyed a middling record this term.  They have collected 20 points from 16 matches, good enough for 15th ahead of this match day.  But even with that said, you just get the feeling that they are much better than that at home truly.  This is a tough team to play against and even though they have just seven points from their last five home outings, you’ve got to love their chances here.  

That’s because the Bluebirds have a paltry away record that has only been one-upped by the two sure-fire relegated sides Fulham and Huddersfield.  They have just eight points earned from 15 matches so far, showing a real level of ineptitude on the road.  With so much depending on this very moment, it’s hard to see how they can shake off this form and get anything.  They have one win and four losses from their last five trips from Wales.

Ladbrokes have both teams scoring at 10/11.

Wood scoring anytime, via Betfair, is at 2.7.

Burnley vs Cardiff Prediction

Burnley come into this match back in a bit of a good spirit after two wins on the bounce, and it’s going to be tough to see how they will come out as losers here. Even with a draw, they would be fairly happy, but a win looks like it could just about take place.  

Correct Score Prediction: Burnley 2-1 Cardiff

Burnley Teram News

Sean Dyche is currently missing veteran striker Peter Crouch, midfielder Steven Defour, and winger Aaron Lennon all due to injuries.

Burnley Key Man

It might not be the prettiest football ever played, but it gets the job done, and it did so last week thanks to superb play from Chris Wood. The New Zealand target forward scored the opener on the south coast and then assisted Ashley Barnes to salt the game away.  At the other end, the Clarets have used the return of Tom Heaton to boost their spirits.  Since he came back, they have looked reinvigorated and he can also prove to be meaningful in a match that should be full of route 1 stuff.

Burnley Team Form

Burnley have two wins and three losses in their last five matches:

1-3 win at Bournemouth
2-0 home win vs Wolves
1-2 home loss vs Leicester
4-2 loss at Liverpool
1-3 home loss vs Crystal Palace

Burnley Predicted Starting Line up

Expected Line up: 4-4-2

Cardiff Team News

Neil Warnock will be forced to make do without Callum Paterson, Matt Conolly, Sol Bamba, and Ashley Richards all due to injury woes.

Cardiff Key Man

In Victor Camarasa, Cardiff have a player that brings flair to the game, something they typically lack given their direct style.  He is not always able to affect a game, but each of his five goals and three assists have been vital to their cause and make him a key.  Captain Sean Morrison is another man to keep a watch on.  He’ll be one of their most dangerous threats going forward should they get set piece chances, and he will be needed to marshal a back line that must hold up well in a do or die situation.  

Cardiff Team Form

Cardiff have four losses and a win in their last five matches:

2-0 loss at Manchester City
1-2 home loss vs Chelsea
2-0 home win vs West Ham
2-0 loss at Wolves
0-3 home loss vs Everton

Cardiff Predicted Starting Line up

Expected Line up: 4-4-1-1

This match couldn't be bigger for Cardiff. The Bluebirds need this win not only so they can get closer to survival but also to drag back a team that could potentially take their place in the bottom three. As hard, and well at times, as they have fought, they just can't afford to lose this match, surely. And really, they need a win. That doesn't look likely given their away form and the fact that Burnley know just how much is riding on this outcome.

Cardiff are winless in their last four matches against Burnley (1L, 3D). Three of those matches were in the Championship, however.