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Aston Villa vs Cardiff

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Championship · Season 2017

Villa Park, Birmingham10 April 2018 at 19:45
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Aston Villa

1–0
Away

Cardiff

Referee: Jeremy Simpson

Match Summary

Aston Villa defeated Cardiff 1:0. The match was played in Championship 2017.

Rivalry since 2013

Aston Villa vs Cardiff Head to Head Results

7 stretnutí
Aston Villa
3
wins
Drawn
1
Cardiff
3
wins
Total goals
16 · 2.3/match
Both scored
2/7 · 29%
Over 2.5
3/7 · 43%

Recent Meetings

28/02/25Aston Villa
2–0CardiffFA Cup
30/11/22Cardiff
3–1Aston VillaFriendlies Clubs
12/08/17Cardiff
3–0Aston VillaChampionship
02/01/17Cardiff
1–0Aston VillaChampionship
26/11/16Aston Villa
3–1CardiffChampionship
11/02/14Cardiff
0–0Aston VillaPremier League
09/11/13Aston Villa
2–0CardiffPremier League
Highest-scoring game: 3–1 v 2022All 7 meetings

Recent Form

Aston Villa

DWLLLW

Cardiff

LWWWDW

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Aston Villa2wins
0draws4 meetings
Cardiff2wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.3

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

25%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (100%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (42%) — the odds may underestimate Aston Villa.

Market Summary

Margin: 3.7%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 43.4% ✓Draw 30.0%Away 30.4%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.293.203.20
Max2.333.423.39
Market favourite:Aston Villa · Slight favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market41.8%28.5%29.6%
Public market42.5%28.7%28.7%

Aston Villa vs Cardiff — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

✓Aston Villa
Result vs. Market: Aston Villa (43%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

Aston VillaHalf-time:0 – 0Cardiff
13Shots11
4Shots on target4

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
12/08/17Cardiff3–0Aston Villa2.68/3.12/2.90
10/04/18Aston Villa1–0Cardiff2.31/3.34/3.29
26/11/16Aston Villa3–1Cardiff1.83/3.60/4.86
02/01/17Cardiff1–0Aston Villa2.75/3.24/2.78

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Aston Villa

W 60D 41L 37
Over 2.546
Goals scored201

Away Record: Cardiff

W 340D 245L 289
Over 2.547
Goals scored1142

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026