Cardiff and Swansea will meet in the Welsh derby in the Championship on Saturday, 18 January.
Will the hosts secure important points from this duel or will their plans be derailed by the guests? Read our Cardiff vs Swansea prediction and preview to find that out and learn more about the game.
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Cardiff vs Swansea prediction: Hosts to keep their good form alive
Key Stats
- Swansea are winless for three games in a row in all competitions, in which they've conceded eight goals.
- Four of the last five H2H duels between Cardiff and Swansea have gone under 2.5 total goals.
- Cardiff have gone under 2.5 total goals in their last four matches in a row.
Correct score prediction: Cardiff 2-0 Swansea
While Swansea have pretty clearly dominated their matchup against Cardiff, we feel that the Bluebirds can get a win here considering they've been in good form lately. Furthermore, three of the last five meetings between these teams have ended 2-0 for the team hosting the match and we wouldn't be surprised to see it happen again on Saturday.
Pre-game odds and win probability: No clear favourites in this game
- HOME: 8/5 (2.60) – 38.50%
- DRAW: 9/4 (3.25) – 30.80%
- AWAY: 17/10 (2.70) – 37.00%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
We can see from the Cardiff vs Swansea odds that the bookies expect a very close game and that the hosts are the expected winners by the smallest of margins.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: The Swans dominate
We saw three wins for Swansea City in their last five meetings with Cardiff, along with one win for Cardiff and one draw. Swansea also have the advantage when it comes to their overall H2H record with Cardiff: 24-11-18.
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Swansea
Cardiff
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Cardiff
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Swansea
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Swansea
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Swansea
Cardiff
Cardiff preview: Hoping to extend their good run
With five games in a row without a defeat, which includes four matches in the league and a win over Sheff Utd in the FA Cup, Cardiff City have been in good form lately. However, the Bluebirds remain just one point ahead the relegation zone in the Championship, so they'll need to keep this run going if they want to create some separation in the battle against relegation.
When it comes to team news, Aaron Ramsey and Roko Simic remain out with injuries, but Cardiff will welcome back Callum Robinson after his three-match ban.
Predicted lineup: Alnwick (GK), Ng, Daland, Goutas, O'Dowda, Chambers, Rinomhota, Ashford, Robertson, Colwill & Robinson
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Norwich
4
Cardiff
2
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West Brom
0
Cardiff
0
England Championship 21/04/25
D
Oxford Utd
1
Cardiff
1
England Championship 18/04/25
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Sheff Utd
2
Cardiff
0
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L
Stoke
1
Cardiff
0
Swansea preview: Hoping to push themselves closer to the playoffs
With 34 points from 26 matches in the Championship, Swansea sit right in the middle of the standings, pretty much equally removed from the playoff zone and the relegation zone. However, Swansea have done well lately in the league, with two wins, one draw, and one loss in the last four matches, so their fans will hope for another solid performance against their Welsh rivals.
Meanwhile, Oliver Cooper and Kristian Pedersen are definitely out with injuries, while Ben Cabango and Harry Darling are doubtful.
Predicted lineup: Vigouroux (GK), Key, Christie, Naughton, Tymon, Grimes, Franco, Ronald, Peart-Harris, Eom & Cullen
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D
Oxford Utd
3
Swansea
3
England Championship 26/04/25
L
Millwall
1
Swansea
0
England Championship 21/04/25
W
QPR
1
Swansea
2
England Championship 18/04/25
W
Hull
0
Swansea
1
England Championship 12/04/25
W
Sunderland
0
Swansea
1
Player to watch: Callum Robinson
While Cardiff have managed to do well without Robinson while he served his three-match ban, the Irish forward's return to the fold will be very welcome by the Welsh team. After all, Robinson has eight goals in the Championship this season and he's the team's top scorer in the league.
