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Championship - Cardiff City VS Leicester City
Match Time: 30-12-2023 03:45 Saturday (GMT+8)
Football Livescore | Match Prediction & Tips
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Head-to-Head:
In 36 previous encounters, Cardiff City and Leicester City have each secured 16 victories, with six draws. However, in their most recent clash in August, the Foxes claimed a 2-1 win.

Team Analysis:
Leicester City, after a slight stumble on Boxing Day, aim for a swift return to form as they visit Cardiff City this Saturday. The Bluebirds have faced recent struggles, especially on home turf, and seem outmatched against the superior quality of the Championship leaders. Cardiff City enters this match following a 2-2 draw with Plymouth Argyle in their previous Championship fixture. Despite taking the lead through goals by Matthew Butcher and Karlan Ahearne-Grant, they couldn't secure the win. Their form has been erratic lately, with two wins and two losses in their last five matches. Although they're just outside the top half of the table, a favorable weekend could see them climb to sixth place. The challenge for Cardiff City lies in their unexpectedly tough performances at home, securing only one win in their last five matches at the Cardiff City Stadium and suffering three defeats in that stretch.

Leicester City, also coming off a draw after being held 1-1 by Ipswich Town in their last Championship outing, scored early through Stephy Mavididi but conceded an unfortunate own goal in added time. Despite the disappointment of not clinching the win, they remain unbeaten in their last eight matches, securing six wins in that period and holding a six-point lead at the top of the standings. While they've been impressive on the road with just one away defeat this season, their defense away from home has been less solid, failing to keep a clean sheet in their last eight Championship away fixtures.

Conclusion:
Bookmakers favor Leicester City, offering minimal odds for a straight victory. Considering the potential for added value, a win combined with over 2.5 goals might be a worthy consideration.

Tip: Leicester City win & over 2.5 goals