Northampton Town

vs

Cardiff City FC

Preview

Northampton Town

• Northampton Town have won two, drawn one and lost two of their last five in all competitions.
• The Cobblers occupy 15th spot with 20 points after 15 games and have been extremely solid at home with four wins, one draw and three defeats in League One at Sixfields this season.
• The hosts are conceding an average of just 0.62 goals per game at Sixfields, so the Northampton Town vs Cardiff City FC betting tips suggest Cardiff will have to work hard to create their chances.

Cardiff City FC

• Cardiff City FC have won three and lost two of their last five games across all competitions.
• Cardiff City FC sit fifth in League One with 26 points from 14 matches.
• Brian Barry-Murphy’s City are a different sort of nut to crack, but no less tough.

Key Players

• Key players to watch:
  • Yousef Salech leads the Bluebirds’ scoring with six goals from 14 League One appearances this season, with two coming in his last five.
  • Sam Hoskins (four goals in 14) is Northampton’s best player.

Betting Insights

• According to our Northampton Town vs Cardiff City FC betting tips, Cardiff, who are 2.04 favourites compared to Northampton’s 3.58 with the draw at 3.35, will surely come through to secure the win in this game because they are a better team, have more firepower in Yousef Salech and have better odds than the hosts.
• City have only conceded five goals in seven away games in League One, so the Under 2.5 goals line at 1.74 looks a decent alternative to the straight match result wager.

Prediction

• This Northampton Town vs Cardiff City FC prediction sees a battle of possession and counter-punch with two of the most well-drilled teams in the division.
• Given Cardiff's away record, the visitors are the most likely winners and should nick the win, but it will probably be tight.