Cardiff will host Bristol City at Cardiff City Stadium early on Sunday.
Both teams are rather leaky at the back but do also produce some attacking threat. I find the prospect of goals somewhat underrated in the current market.
Cardiff
The Bluebirds are off to a somewhat disappointing start to the season, securing 21 points from 15 games so far.
Statistics
Cardiff is among the 10 teams creating the most shots so far in the Championship this season, Cardiff creating on average 13.13 shots per game. Cardiff is also among the 7 teams creating the most shots on target so far in the Championship this season, Cardiff creating on average 4.40 shots on target per game.
Looking at home games specifically, Cardiff is displaying similar numbers, the Welsh club creating on average 13.43 shots per game and creating on average 3.86 shots on target per game.
At the other end of the pitch, Cardiff is among the 12 teams conceding the most shots so far in the Championship this season, Cardiff conceding on average 13.00 shots per game. Cardiff is also among the 9 teams conceding the most shots on target so far in the Championship this season, Cardiff conceding on average 4.13 shots on target per game.
Looking at home games exclusively, Cardiff is among the 8 teams conceding the most shots so far in the Championship this season, Cardiff conceding on average 12.71 shots per game (and conceding on average 3.43 shots on target per game.)
So far this season, 60% of Cardiff's games have incorporated 3 or more goals. At Cardiff City Stadium, 57% of Cardiff's games have comprised 3 or more goals.
Bristol City
The Robins are off to a good but hardly sustainable start to the season, grabbing 25 points from 15 games so far.
Statistics
Bristol City is among the 12 teams creating the most shots so far in the Championship this season, Bristol City creating on average 11.87 shots per game. Bristol City is also among the 12 teams creating the most shots on target so far in the Championship this season, Bristol City creating on average 3.87 shots on target per game.
Looking at away games specifically, Bristol City is among the 17 teams creating the most shots so far in the Championship this season, Bristol City creating on average 10.00 shots per game. When playing away from Ashton Gate, Bristol City is also among the 10 teams creating the most shots on target on the road so far in the Championship this season, Bristol City creating on average 3.75 shots on target per game.
At the defensive department, no other team has conceded more shots than Bristol City so far in the Championship this season, Bristol City conceding on average 15.73 shots per game. Bristol City is also among the 3 teams conceding the most shots on target so far in the Championship this season, Bristol City conceding on average 4.40 shots on target per game.
Looking at away games alone, the South West England outfit is among the 6 teams conceding the most shots so far in the Championship this season, Bristol City conceding on average 15.13 shots per game. Bristol City is also among the 7 teams conceding the most shots on target on the road so far in the Championship this season, Bristol City conceding on average 4.63 shots on target per game.
So far this season, 67% of Bristol City's games have comprised 3 or more goals. On the road, 75% of Bristol City's games have incorporated 3 or more goals.
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Conclusion & Betting Tips
Cardiff is one of the teams conceding the most shots and shots on target in the Championship but do also present some attacking threat.
Bristol City is also one of the teams conceding the most shots and shots on target in the Championship but can indeed conjure up some efficiency in the final third.
My Betting Tip is Over 2.5 Goals.
Stake at 5/10 units.
