Bristol City vs Cardiff City Prediction: Game to end in a draw

The hosts are ready to welcome Cardiff at Ashton Gates on Sunday. Bristol secured its first win of the season in the last game against Luton Town. In contrast, their visitors managed to secure seven points from four games after a relatively positive start. Which team will be more hungry for a win in this game?

Bristol City Form

Bristol suffered a rough start under the management of Nigel Pearson as they lost in the opening game against Hull City by 2-1. Robbins again lost their 2nd game against Sunderland at home by 3-2 after all the hard work done by Wiemann and Chris Martin.

Wiemann continued his good form and put City ahead in the first five minutes against Wigan Athletic, but Will Keane’s equalizer in the second half ended the game as a draw. Bristol secured its first win in the last game against Luton Town by 2-0. Nakhi Wells and Tommy Conway were the stars of this victory.

This win will surely boost their confidence and Bristol will now look to make it two in a row.

Bristol City’s Predicted lineup

Bentley; Vyner, Naismith, Atkinson; Scott, Massengo, Williams, Dasilva; Weimann; Conway, Wells

Cardiff City Form

Cardiff on the other end enjoyed a pleasing start securing seven points in four opening games. Steve Morison’s side started with a win against Norwich City in the opening game, where Cardiff beat Norwich by 1-0. The goal scored by Romaine Sawyers in the second half for Cardiff remained the only goal till the last minute.

Following the defeat against Reading by 2-1, Cardiff bounced back again in the previous game against Birmingham and secure the win by 1-0. Jaden Philogene Bidace scored the only goal for Cardiff in the first half.

Cardiff City’s Predicted lineup

Allsop; Romeo, Ng, Simpson, Collins; Rinomhota, Sawyers; Ojo, Ralls, O'Dowda; Watters

Bristol vs Cardiff expert tips

The away side won five times in the last six meetings between these two sides. Although, the last encounter was a home win for Robbins in January. Bristol City lost only once in the last six home league games. Despite stats being in favour of Bristol, we will see a thrilling contest between Bristol and Cardiff. We are anticipating a draw here as per the recent performance of both teams.

Prediction

• Team to win - X for 3.4
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.79
• Total Over 2.5 for 2