Cardiff City vs Blackpool
19th February 1500hrs
Football – England – EFL Championship
Pick Home Win to Nil
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 5/2 odds taken 0945 GMT, Friday 18 February
Steve Morison’s improving Cardiff City take on Blackpool in EFL Championship action at the Cardiff City Stadium this Saturday afternoon. The Bluebirds have moved well clear of the bottom three after an upswing in fortunes. City are now only three points behind Neil Critchley’s Seasiders, who sit 15th. Can Cardiff make it five wins from six Championship games? We track down the latest odds in our betting preview.
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Cardiff City Preview – Will the Bluebirds seal a fourth consecutive home win?
Cardiff City made a dreadful start to their season, and Mick McCarthy was sacked in October after eight straight Championship defeats. New boss Steve Morison has turned the screw and slowly but surely got a tune out of this Cardiff squad.
After making some very shrewd signings in January, bringing in the likes of Tommy Doyle and Jordan Hugill, the Bluebirds have finally found some form. City head into this fixture having won four of their past five in the league.
Cardiff had the worst home record in the league before three successive victories at the Cardiff City Stadium. After getting the better of Nottingham Forest, Peterborough United and Coventry City, can the Welsh team see off Blackpool in South Wales on Saturday?
Blackpool Preview – Can Pool get back on track in South Wales?
Blackpool have had fine campaign on their Championship return. So far, Pool have picked up eight wins, suffered 12 defeats and have drawn eight of their 31 league games. After recent results, however, the Tangerines have slipped eight points away from the play-off places.
Blackpool’s five-game unbeaten run in the league came to an end at the hands of Bournemouth last time out. The Seasiders looked to be heading for an impressive win over the promotion chasers, but two goals in the last four minutes swung the game in Bournemouth’s favour.
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Blackpool have fared far better at Bloomfield Road than away from home in recent months, failing to win on their travels since October. Can they change that in Wales at the weekend?
Cardiff City vs Blackpool Betting Advice
Cardiff put in one of their best displays of the season when these two sides met at Bloomfield Road in August. The Bluebirds eased to victory by the coast, with Leandro Bacuna and Kieffer Moore getting the goals in a 2-0 triumph.
In the last meeting at the Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff edged it 3-2 back in April 2015. Blackpool were relegated that season, but they did beat City 1-0 at Bloomfield Road in October 2014.
Key Facts – Cardiff City vs Blackpool Betting Tip
- Cardiff have won three in a row at home
- The Bluebirds have taken 12 points from the last 15 on offer
- Blackpool have not won away from home since October
A few weeks ago, we would have had this down as an away win. However, Cardiff have really turned a corner of late, and our money is going on the Bluebirds in this one.
Cardiff waited all season for a clean sheet at home until the 4-0 win against Posh – they then beat Coventry 2-0 in midweek. You can get 5/2 for the home team to win to nil again. Also, check out 5/2 for City to be winning at half time and full time.
The best betting odds for Cardiff City vs Blackpool
Cardiff City to win: 6/5 at Bet365
Draw: 11/5 at Bet365
Blackpool to win: 13/5 at Bet365
