Stevenage Borough

vs

Cardiff City FC

Preview

Stevenage (home)

• Stevenage are unbeaten at home in League One this season, winning five and drawing two of their seven home matches.
• The hosts have conceded just two goals in seven home league games (0.29 per game), which is a crucial stat to bear in mind when considering our Stevenage Borough vs Cardiff City FC betting tips.

Cardiff City (away)

• Cardiff City have four wins, two draws and only two defeats from eight away League One games.
• Cardiff City currently lead the way in League One with 32 points from 16 games, just one point ahead of second-placed Stevenage Borough.
• The Bluebirds’ defence has conceded just six goals in eight away league fixtures.

Head-to-Head

• In this top of the table clash, Cardiff will have a little bit more of the ball and will look to create chances in numbers.
• However, as their opponents like to close spaces, the visitors will have to have patience and may need to make a tactical switch or two if their attempts to penetrate the Stevenage defence are unsuccessful.
• The hosts will try to frustrate the visitors, attempting to be solid at the back and then counterattack, profit from set-pieces and try and maintain their discipline.

Key Players

• Jamie Reid is a focal point in attack for the Lamex, having six goals in 14 league games this season.
• Ronan Kpakio has been a major factor for the Welsh outfit in recent weeks with three assists in his last five appearances.
• Cardiff have a reliable outlet in top scorer Yousef Salech (7 goals in 16 games).

Betting Insights

• The Under 2.5 goals selection appeals with the hosts conceding just two goals in seven home league games and the Bluebirds’ defence conceding just six goals in eight away fixtures, which should be taken into account when looking for Stevenage Borough vs Cardiff City FC betting tips.
• The odds available are very similar for both teams (Cardiff 2.81 and Stevenage 2.51) but the draw odds are also attractive (3.14).

Prediction