Cardiff and Bristol City played out a 1-1 draw in October's reverse league meeting and we're predicting another tight and tense 90 minutes between the pair in one of Saturday's early kick-offs in the Championship.
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Cardiff vs Bristol City prediction: Goals at both ends of the pitch?
Key Stats
- Both teams have scored in three of Bristol City's last five matches.
- The last five meetings between these two clubs have each produced under 2.5 goals.
- Under 2.5 goals have been produced in four of Bristol City's last six league games.
Correct score prediction: Cardiff 1-1 Bristol City
Cardiff have only lost two of their last six matches and both of those were away from home, while Bristol City have drawn four of their last six on the road and both teams have scored on each of those occasions.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Cardiff the slight favourite
- HOME: 33/20 (2.65) – 37.7%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- AWAY: 7/4 (2.75) – 36.4%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Cardiff are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 37.7%, but we expect Bristol City to get something out of this game.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: The Bluebirds lead
Cardiff have picked up three wins, one draw and suffered one defeat in their last five games against Bristol City in the Championship.
England Championship 06/10/24
Bristol City
Cardiff
England Championship 02/03/24
Bristol City
Cardiff
England Championship 28/10/23
Cardiff
Bristol City
England Championship 04/03/23
Cardiff
Bristol City
England Championship 21/08/22
Bristol City
Cardiff
Cardiff preview: One win in last four in the league
Cardiff made the trip to Portsmouth in midweek for a game that produced three goals, all of which arrived in the opening 22 minutes.
The home side took the lead in the 9th minute and doubled their advantage in the 17th, but the Bluebirds did manage to pull a goal back through Callum O'Dowda before the break. However, Portsmouth held firm in the second 45 to claim a big three points against one of their potential relegation rivals.
David Turnbull, Isaak Davies and Aaron Ramsey are all expected to miss the Bristol City game on Saturday due to injury.
Predicted lineup: Alnwick (GK), Chambers, Goutas, Fish, Bagan, Ralls, O'Dowda, Rinomhota, Mannsverk, Ashford & Robinson
England Championship 03/05/25
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Norwich
4
Cardiff
2
England Championship 26/04/25
D
West Brom
0
Cardiff
0
England Championship 21/04/25
D
Oxford Utd
1
Cardiff
1
England Championship 18/04/25
L
Sheff Utd
2
Cardiff
0
England Championship 12/04/25
L
Stoke
1
Cardiff
0
Bristol City preview: Lost just two of their last six
The Robins made the most of their home advantage against Stoke on Wednesday night as one of their key players ended his goal drought.
Bristol City's top goalscorer Anis Mehmeti scored a goal in each half to move onto 11 league goals for the campaign, securing the home side a 2-0 victory in the process and moving the Robins onto 45 points.
Defender Cameron Pring and midfielder Ayman Benarous have been ruled out of the trip to South Wales this weekend through injury.
Predicted lineup: O’Leary (GK), McCrorie, Dickie, Vyner, Roberts, Sykes, Twine, Bird, Mehmeti, Knight & Armstrong
England Championship 12/05/25
L
Sheff Utd
3
Bristol City
0
England Championship 08/05/25
L
Sheff Utd
3
Bristol City
0
England Championship 03/05/25
D
Preston
2
Bristol City
2
England Championship 28/04/25
L
Leeds
4
Bristol City
0
England Championship 21/04/25
L
Luton
3
Bristol City
1
Player to watch – Anis Mehmeti
Midfielder Anis Mehmeti is enjoying his best season in front of goal since turning pro in 2016.
The 24-year-old who started his career at Norwich before moving to Wycombe where he started to make a name for himself, signed for Bristol City in 2023. Last season, Mehmeti scored four times in 38 Championship appearances but the 2024/25 campaign has seen the attacking midfielder score 11 times in just 30 games.
Mehmeti starred against Stoke
We're backing Bristol City's top scorer to put in another impressive performance on Saturday, one that will help the Robins claim a positive result from a tricky away game.