MX23RW : Thursday, March 27 23:16:02| >> :120:13010:13010:
[monks data]
Swansea logo
Championship | Gameweek 17
Oct 23, 2022 at 12pm UK
Swansea.com Stadium
Cardiff City logo

Swansea
2 - 0
Cardiff

Cooper (38'), Obafemi (67')
Darling (50'), Obafemi (58'), Cundle (60')
FT(HT: 1-0)

O'Dowda (50'), Ralls (61'), Harris (90+1')

Preview: Swansea City vs. Cardiff City - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Sunday's Championship clash between Swansea City and Cardiff City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

Swansea City head into the South Wales derby with Cardiff City looking for the win which will likely see them move back into the Championship playoff places.

Meanwhile, Cardiff are currently occupying 18th position in the standings, a consequence of suffering back-to-back defeats.


Match preview

Swansea City manager Russell Martin celebrates after the match on February 28, 2022© Reuters

When Swansea were thrashed 4-0 at Burnley last weekend, Russell Martin would have feared that his side's previous excellent form had come to an end.

That feeling was strengthened when the Swans found themselves two goals down at home to Reading three days later, but the manner of their comeback suggests that they have the character to remain contenders for promotion to the Premier League.

Although Swansea have shipped six goals in three halves of football, their fightback to win 3-2 has left the club in seventh spot and just three points adrift of leaders Queens Park Rangers.

With six wins coming from eight games, there is an argument that Martin's side are one of the form teams in the division, and motivation will rarely have been higher to overcome their rivals.

Swansea also have the confidence of prevailing from both showdowns last season with 3-0 and 4-0 victories, Cardiff having only won one of the last seven meetings.

Huddersfield caretaker boss Mark Hudson pictured on August 21, 2019© Reuters

Caretaker boss Mark Hudson would have thought at one stage that he was perfectly placed to earn the role on a permanent basis with seven points coming from his first three games.

However, losing to Coventry City and Queens Park Rangers without getting on the scoresheet means that the result of Sunday's derby could make or break his chances of remaining in the dugout on a long-term basis.

The Bluebirds' chances in the latter game were hindered by the early red card for Jack Simpson, something which will not be lost on the club's hierarchy.

Nevertheless, Cardiff have not suffered three defeats in a row in the second tier since April, and Hudson knows that he needs to instigate a turnaround in order to ensure that they do not become embroiled in a relegation battle, the current gap to 22nd place standing at four points.

Swansea City Championship form:

Cardiff City Championship form:


Team News

Swansea City's Joel Piroe celebrates scoring their first goal on January 8, 2022© Reuters

Swansea will again be without top goalscorer Joel Piroe as he continues to serve a suspension for his dismissal at Burnley.

Martin could opt to select the side which started against Reading, although Olivier Ntcham is in contention for a recall if fresh legs are preferred.

Cardiff are also dealing with a ban with Simpson sitting out this contest, an absence which should lead to Curtis Nelson returning to the defence.

Further changes are expected with Joe Ralls and Jaden Philogene-Bidace also pushing for a recall to the side.

Much will depend on whether Hudson sticks with a 5-3-2 formation or reverts back to a 4-3-3.

Swansea City possible starting lineup:
Benda; Wood, Darling, Cabango; Latibeaudiere, Fulton, Grimes, Sorinola; Cundle, Cooper; Obafemi

Cardiff City possible starting lineup:
Allsop; O'Dowda, Ng, Kipre, Nelson, Nkoundou; Ralls, Wintle, Rinomhota; Ojo, Robinson


SM words green background

We say: Swansea City 2-1 Cardiff City

Given the rivalry between these two sides, we expect a far more competitive encounter than the league positions suggest. Nevertheless, we cannot ignore the form of the Swans, who should have enough quality in the final third to edge this contest by the odd goal in three.


For data analysis of the most likely results, scorelines and more for this match please click here.


Top tip

Our expert tipster partners at Sporita.com are predicting under 2.5 goals in this match. Click here to find out what else they are predicting for this game and for more of their tried-and-tested football tips.Under 2.5:data


ID:497508:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:collect9865:
Written by
Darren Plant

Previews by email

Click here to get Sports Mole's daily email of previews and predictions for every major game!


Game History

How you voted: Swansea vs Cardiff

Swansea City
Draw
Cardiff City
Swansea City
88.1%
Draw
6.8%
Cardiff City
5.1%
59
Collect / Create New Data
Share this article now:
Watford manager Slaven Bilic on October 8, 2022
Read Next:
Saturday's Championship predictions including Watford vs. Norwich
>
Sports Mole Logo
Enter your email address to subscribe to Sports Mole's free daily transfer newsletter! Sent twice a day during the transfer window.
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Leeds UnitedLeeds382311476255180
2Sheffield UnitedSheff Utd38257653282580
3Burnley382115252114178
4Sunderland381912755371869
5Coventry CityCoventry38178135548759
6West Bromwich AlbionWest Brom381318748341457
7Bristol City38141594941857
8Middlesbrough38159145748954
9Blackburn RoversBlackburn38157164240252
10Watford38157164751-452
11Millwall381312133739-251
12Sheffield WednesdaySheff Weds38149155359-651
13Norwich CityNorwich381213136054649
14Preston North EndPreston381017113944-547
15Queens Park RangersQPR381112154450-645
16Swansea CitySwansea38128183849-1144
17Portsmouth38119184661-1542
18Oxford UnitedOxford Utd381012163955-1642
19Hull City381011173947-841
20Stoke CityStoke38912173751-1439
21Cardiff CityCardiff38912174262-2039
22Derby CountyDerby38108204051-1138
23Luton TownLuton3898213460-2635
24Plymouth ArgylePlymouth38712194077-3733


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!