Derby County to host Cardiff City at Pride Park Stadium

As we head into Game Week 5 of the Championship, Derby County hosts Cardiff City at Pride Park Stadium on 14th September 2024. Historically, Cardiff City has had the upper hand in this fixture, emerging victorious in 12 out of their last 24 encounters, while Derby County has won 5 and 7 matches have ended in a draw. With Derby County showcasing excellent home form and Cardiff City performing just average away, the home side looks more favorable.

Derby County’s strong home advantage is reflected in their current season performance, averaging a significant 3 points per game at home compared to Cardiff City’s average of 1.25 points per game on the road. Matches between these two teams have typically been goal-rich, averaging 2.92 goals per game, and there’s a 58% incidence of both teams scoring (BTTS). Given these factors, betting on Derby County to secure a win or at least a goal-laden draw could be advisable, while considering a wager on over 2.5 goals could be a smart move in anticipation of another high-scoring encounter.

Insights

• Derby County and Cardiff City have met 24 times in recent seasons.
• Derby County has won 5 out of the 24 previous meetings.
• Cardiff City has won 12 out of the 24 previous meetings.
• 7 matches between Derby County and Cardiff City have ended in a draw.
• Last match ended with Derby County 3 – 4 Cardiff City.
• Derby County is in excellent home form this season.
• Cardiff City is performing averagely in away matches this season.
• Previous matches between these teams have averaged 2.92 goals.
• Both Teams to Score (BTTS) has happened 58% of the time in their previous encounters.
• Derby County has averaged 3 Points Per Game at home this season.
• Cardiff City has averaged 1.25 Points Per Game in away matches this season.

Match Facts

• The most frequent score in games between Derby County and Cardiff City at Derby’s home ground is 1-1, occurring in 4 matches.
• In the last 16 home fixtures between Derby County and Cardiff City, Derby has won 5 times, there have been 6 draws, and Cardiff has also won 5 times. Derby has a slight edge in goal difference at 24-22.
• Over the last 32 encounters overall, Derby County has emerged victorious 8 times, while 10 games ended in draws, and Cardiff City has won 14 times. The goal difference leans in Cardiff’s favor at 54-39.
• Derby County’s last home victory over Cardiff City was in 2018.
• Derby County has won their last 10 home matches consecutively.

• Cardiff City has failed to win in their last 4 outings.
• Derby County has not secured a win in their last 3 matches against Cardiff City.
• Derby County is yet to concede a goal at home this season.
• A year ago, Cardiff City was 17th on the table with 4 points; now they are 24th with just 1 point.
• Derby County leads at halftime in 38% of their games, whereas Cardiff City leads in 17%.
• Derby County wins 38% of their first halves while Cardiff City wins 17%.
• The last meeting between these two teams was won by Cardiff City.
• Cardiff City won their last encounter by a single goal.
• When Derby County leads 1-0 at home, they win 76% of their matches.
• When Cardiff City leads 1-0 away, they win 80% of their matches.
• When Derby County trails 0-1 at home, they still win 75% of their matches.
• When Cardiff City is down 1-0 away, they win 18% of their matches.
• In the Championship, Derby County’s performance is better than Cardiff City’s.
• Derby County’s recent form over the last 5 matches is better than Cardiff City’s.
• Cardiff City is unbeaten in their last 5 games against Derby County in all competitions.
• In their last 5 meetings, Derby County has not won, Cardiff City has won 4 times, and there has been 1 draw.
• Cardiff City is unbeaten in their last 5 Championship games against Derby County.
• Derby County has failed to win any of their last 5 Championship games against Cardiff City.
• On average, Derby County scores 0.4 goals per match against Cardiff City, while Cardiff averages 1.8 goals against Derby.
• The average total number of goals in matches between Derby County and Cardiff City is 2.2.
• The average number of goals in the first half of their meetings is 0.8.
• When playing at home, Derby County averages 1.9 goals per game, while Cardiff City averages 1.11 goals when playing away.