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Cardiff vs Southampton

Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff8 December 2018 at 15:00
10
Referee: Jonathan Moss

Match Events

Cardiff
Southampton
Kick Off
Sean Morrison19′
28′Yan Valery
Half Time
46′
Y. ValeryJ. Stephens
Joe Bennett66′
N. Mendez-LaingJ. Hoilett
67′
C. Paterson
74′
75′
C. AustinM. Gabbiadini
80′
Oriol RomeuJ. Ward-Prowse
Josh MurphyK. Harris
85′
H. ArterJ. Ralls
90+1′
Full Time

Match Statistics

4Shots on Goal1
8Shots off Goal6
13Total Shots12
1Blocked Shots5
12Shots insidebox5
1Shots outsidebox7
9Fouls10
7Corner Kicks7
4Offsides0
36%Ball Possession64%
2Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves3
248Total passes448
149Passes accurate332
60%Passes %74%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Cardiff is —, compared to 6.80 for Southampton. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Cardiff's highest-rated starter is —, while Southampton's best-rated player is A. McCarthy (6.89).

Defensive Solidity

Cardiff deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Southampton's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Cardiff field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Southampton's 5 rated 6.72. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Cardiff start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Southampton averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages —% for Cardiff and 70% for Southampton. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

Cardiff's starters have collected 0 yellow cards this season, compared to 2 for Southampton. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Cardiff's starting XI is — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while Southampton average 35.0 (youngest: Oriol Romeu (34), oldest: A. McCarthy (36)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Cardiff's starters average 0 league appearances each, versus 7 for Southampton. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Cardiff4-1-4-14-3-2-1Southampton
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Etherid.5Manga22Bamba4Morrison3Bennett13Paterson17Gunnars.7Arter11Murphy21Camarasa19Mendez-.1McCarthy4Vesterg.35Bednarek33Targett43Valery14Romeu17Armstro.22Redmond18Lemina23Højbjerg10Austin

Substitutes

Coach: N. Warnock

Substitutes

Coach: R. Hasenhüttl

CardiffPosition StrengthSouthampton
Avg Rating
6.80
Goalkeeper (1 v 1)6.89
0G 0A0G 0A
Midfielder (5 v 5)6.72
0G 0A0G 0A
Cardiff4-1-4-1
1GoalkeeperN. Etheridge
5DefenderB. Écuélé Manga
22DefenderS. Bamba
4DefenderS. Morrison
3DefenderJ. Bennett
17MidfielderA. Gunnarsson
7MidfielderH. Arter
11MidfielderJosh Murphy
21MidfielderVíctor Camarasa
19MidfielderN. Mendez-Laing
13ForwardC. Paterson
Southampton4-3-2-1
1GoalkeeperA. McCarthy6.9
4DefenderJ. Vestergaard
35DefenderJ. Bednarek
33DefenderM. Targett
43DefenderY. Valery
14MidfielderOriol Romeu6.7
17MidfielderS. Armstrong
22MidfielderN. Redmond
18MidfielderM. Lemina
23MidfielderP. Højbjerg
10ForwardC. Austin

Match Summary

Cardiff defeated Southampton 1:0. The match was played in Premier League 2018. Goals were scored by C. Paterson 74′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Cardiff had 36% possession while Southampton held 64%. Cardiff had 13 shots (4 on target) compared to 12 (1 on target) for Southampton. Cardiff made 3 substitutions, Southampton made 3.

Rivalry since 2011

Cardiff vs Southampton Head to Head Results

9 stretnutí
Cardiff
4
wins
Drawn
1
Southampton
4
wins
Total goals
29 · 3.2/match
Both scored
5/9 · 56%
Over 2.5
6/9 · 67%

Recent Form

Cardiff

LWWWDW

Southampton

WDLDWW

Match Prediction

Cardiff

45%

Home win

 

45%

Draw

Southampton

10%

Away win

Model advice

Double chance : Cardiff or draw

75%Form25%
42%Attack58%
68%Defence32%
64%Head-to-head36%

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

Cardiff dominates

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

Cardiff3wins
0draws4 meetings
Southampton1wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

25%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (50%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (34%) — the odds may underestimate Cardiff.

Market Summary

Margin: 3.0%

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 34.8%Draw 30.5%Away 37.7%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.803.252.60
Max2.923.332.70
Market favourite: · Even contest

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 market33.6%29.5%36.9%
Public market33.7%30.1%36.2%

Cardiff vs Southampton — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Cardiff
Result vs. Market: Southampton (38%)

Result differed from 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.

CardiffHalf-time:00Southampton
13Shots12
4Shots on target1

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
09/02/19Southampton1–2Cardiff1.76/3.79/5.02
08/12/18Cardiff1–0Southampton2.87/3.28/2.65
26/12/13Cardiff0–3Southampton3.30/3.30/2.34
12/04/14Southampton0–1Cardiff1.48/4.49/7.46

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: Cardiff

W 17D 13L 46
Over 2.553
Goals scored66

Away Record: Southampton

W 269D 243L 408
Over 2.549
Goals scored1086

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026