West Bromwich Albion vs Cardiff City
17th August 2000hrs
Football – England – EFL Championship
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Odds: 9/2 odds taken 1708 GMT, Tuesday 16 August
West Bromwich Albion and Cardiff City do battle at The Hawthorns in a tasty EFL Championship fixture this Wednesday night. The Baggies are still searching for their first league win of the season after taking just two points from three games. As for the Bluebirds, they sit fifth after two wins and a defeat. We hunt down the latest odds and provide the top tips.
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West Bromwich Albion Preview – Can Albion secure first league win?
Before a ball was kicked this season, Steve Bruce’s West Bromwich Albion were fancied for promotion. The Baggies massively underachieved last term, finishing down in tenth with a mere 67 points to their name.
Despite not playing badly, West Brom have started this campaign in slow fashion. On the opening weekend, they drew 1-1 at Middlesbrough before drawing 1-1 with Watford at The Hawthorns in game two. Albion then lost 2-1 at in-form Blackburn Rovers last weekend, which has left them on two points from three games.
Home form will be key if West Brom are to have a successful season, and they could really do with maximum points from this one. As you would expect, the Baggies are the bookies’ favourites at 3/5.
Cardiff City Preview – Bluebirds to leave Midlands with a positive result?
Cardiff City made wholesale changes to their squad this summer, and the Bluebirds team is almost unrecognizable these days. New-look Cardiff have made a solid start to their 2022-23 season, taking six points from a possible nine.
Cardiff kicked off their campaign with an excellent 1-0 win over Norwich City at the Cardiff City Stadium. They lost 2-1 at Reading in game two before a second-string City team was hammered 3-0 at home in the EFL Cup by EFL League One side Portsmouth. However, the Bluebirds bounced back with a 1-0 home success over Birmingham City last weekend.
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Steve Morison’s men could be a tough nut to crack this season, and the Welsh team will be looking for a positive result on their travels to go along with their two home wins. The away victory here is available at 9/2.
West Bromwich Albion vs Cardiff City Betting Advice
West Brom put in one of the best away performances of the season in Cardiff last year, thumping the Bluebirds 4-0 at the Cardiff City Stadium back in September. However, City restored some pride in January, drawing 1-1 at The Hawthorns.
West Brom have lost just one of the last five meetings, while Cardiff have not won at The Hawthorns in the league since December 2009.
Key Facts – West Bromwich Albion vs Cardiff City Betting Tip
- West Brom are winless after three league games
- Cardiff have taken six points from a possible nine
- The Bluebirds have won just one of the last five meetings
Morison will be pleased with Cardiff’s start, and we can see the Bluebirds leaving The Hawthorns with a point this Wednesday. The draw and both teams to score is nicely priced at 9/2.
Callum O’Dowda has made a superb start to his Cardiff career, and the Republic of Ireland international is priced at 6/1 to score anytime here.
The best betting odds for West Bromwich Albion vs Cardiff City
West Bromwich Albion to win: 3/5 at Bet365
Draw: 3/1 at Bet365
Cardiff City to win: 9/2 at Bet365
