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Saturday 8th March, ko 3:00pm.
Match Officials:
Referee: Darren Bond
Assistant Referee: James Mainwaring
Assistant Referee: Sian Massey-Ellis
Fourth Official: Darren Drysdale
We faced third placed Burnley last night at home, and on Saturday we face 4th placed Sunderland away. Another big ask but we've won there on our last three visits.
Sunderland are nailed on for the play offs. They are 13 points clear of 7th place and 8 points behind the automatics.
We've beaten Sunderland at the Stadium of Light on our last three visits, but lost at home to them on their last three visits.
This fixture is due a draw. The last was a 2-2 draw at the CCS in December 2013 (a Premier League game), while the last draw at this level came way back in October 2003 at the Stadium of Light (0-0).
I'm going to lump on 3-3 at 66/1.
:hehe:
ATTACK
Horvath
Ng
Fish
Bagan
O’Dowda
Mannsverk
Chambers
Ramsey/Colwill
Alves
Salech
Ashford/Robinson
I like that a lotQuote:
Originally Posted by BLUETIT
I'd be happy with that too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dorcus
I think I like it, just not sure on Bagan and Fish, but it should work.Quote:
Originally Posted by BLUETIT
That 2 - 2 at CCS was devastating I seem to recall. They scored a late leveller after we were 2 - 0 up.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Lone Gunman
That was in peak Redbirds period, so I was merely an observer. :hehe:Quote:
Originally Posted by Michael Morris
But yes, I think Mackay had been sacked in the lead-up to the game despite Dalman saying he was going to sort everything out? City led 2-0, but Steven Fletcher and Jack Colback scored for Sunderland on 83 mins and 90 mins.
Yes, I would go with this line up too. Should Ashford tire then his replacement should be Isaac DaviesQuote:
Originally Posted by BLUETIT
Isn’t Alves injured?Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr Soul '68
Horvath
Ng
Fish
Bagan
O’Dowda
Mannsverk
Ramsey
Colwill
Ashford
Salech
Robinson
Hope I'm wrong but I think we're gonna get stuffed.
In one way, it's quite weird that, in sport at least, the longer something doesn't happen, the more chance we give of it happening. The opposite is usually true of most other things.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Lone Gunman
For argument's sake, let's say a side wins 20 games on the trot, or a top scorer hasn't scored in 10. Logically, you'd expect another win, or the player to fail to score again. However, we also know that those runs will come to an end at some point. The longer a run goes on, is it more likely to continue or more likely to end? There's probably a name for this sort of thing.
Despite better performances lately we are still losing games, largely due to a shit defence.
I cant see this improving v Sunderland and expect a 3-1 defeat.
This sequence has to end v Luton otherwise we will be in very deep trouble.
Hopefully we will find out tomorrow if Alves is OK. We could have done with him yesterday. I would start him if fit.Quote:
Originally Posted by Des Parrot
Think that was the start of our decline that season.Quote:
Originally Posted by Michael Morris
I just asked Grok (Twitter AI engine) how we will get on this weekend
Predicting the outcome of a football match, such as whether Cardiff City will win at Sunderland this Saturday, March 8, 2025, is inherently uncertain as it depends on numerous factors like team form, injuries, tactics, and even luck on the day. As of now, March 5, 2025, I can’t definitively say who will win, but I can offer some context based on available information.
Sunderland and Cardiff City are set to face off in the English Championship at the Stadium of Light. Historically, their head-to-head record is balanced, with each team having won 4 of their last 9 competitive meetings, and 1 draw, according to recent data. Sunderland have won the last two encounters, including a 2-0 victory at Cardiff on March 29, 2024, and a 1-0 home win on April 10, 2023. This might suggest a slight edge for Sunderland, especially playing at home.
Current form could also play a role, but without specific standings or recent match results beyond January 2025 (the latest detailed updates in the provided context), it’s hard to assess precisely. Sunderland’s home advantage could be a factor, as the Stadium of Light is known for its passionate support, potentially boosting their performance. Meanwhile, Cardiff would need to overcome this and capitalize on any weaknesses in Sunderland’s lineup or strategy.
Ultimately, there’s no clear prediction possible with the data at hand. It could go either way—a Cardiff win is certainly plausible if they bring their A-game, but Sunderland’s recent success against them and home advantage might tilt the scales. What do you think—do you have a gut feeling about how it’ll turn out?
We'll definitely win by a load of goals if they're not on the pitchQuote:
Originally Posted by Sparticus_Mills
AI is shit isn't it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Michael Morris
We beat them last year with this starting eleven
https://www.footballwebpages.co.uk/m...ff-city/477249
Alnwick NG Goutas McGuines Colllins Wintle Ralls Siopis Meite Ugbo Grant
It was a smash and grab with McGuiness scoring - 1 nil.
Our current team looks much better.
ChatGPTQuote:
Originally Posted by Michael Morris
Cardiff City’s trip to Sunderland will likely be a tough challenge, as Sunderland have been strong at home this season. Cardiff have been inconsistent on the road but have shown they can grind out results.
Key factors:
Sunderland’s home form: If they maintain their attacking intensity, Cardiff could struggle defensively.
Cardiff’s counterattack: If they stay compact and exploit set-pieces or quick breaks, they could nick a result.
Recent form & injuries: If Cardiff's key players are fit and they tighten up at the back, a draw or narrow win is possible.
Prediction: 1-1 draw or a 2-1 Sunderland win.
Gemini
Predicting the exact score of a football match is always difficult, but here's a breakdown of factors and common predictions for the Sunderland vs. Cardiff City match:
Key Factors:
Sunderland's Home Form:
Sunderland often performs strongly at their home stadium.
Cardiff City's Away Form:
Cardiff City's away performance is a factor that is often spoken about in match previews, and is often seen as inconsistent.
Head-to-Head Records:
Looking at past results between the two teams can give some indication of potential outcomes.
Current League Standings and Form:
Where each team is positioned in the league, and their recent wins and losses, provides important context.
General Predictions:
Many predictions favor a Sunderland win, due to their stronger home form.
Predictions also indicate that there may be less than 2.5 goals scored in the match.
To get a more precise view of odds, and predictions, looking at sports betting sites is useful. Sites such as transfermarkt, and footystats provide good information.
Where to Find More Information:
For up-to-date odds and predictions, check reputable sports betting websites.
Sports news websites and forums often provide detailed match previews and predictions.
I hope this information is helpful.
Make a scoe prediction
Alright, let's distill the information and offer a score prediction. Based on the data I've gathered, here's a breakdown:
Sunderland's Home Advantage:
Sunderland generally performs well at home.
Cardiff City's Away Form:
Cardiff's away form appears to be less consistent.
Head-to-Head:
Recent head to head matches indicate Sunderland having the upper hand.
Statistical Analysis:
Statistical analysis shows that Sunderland are favored to win this match.
Many predictions show that the most likely scoreline is a Sunderland win of 2-0, or 1-0.
Therefore, my score prediction is:
Sunderland 2 - 0 Cardiff City
It's important to remember that this is a prediction, and anything can happen in football.
Maybe against Luton, nice team but a bit attacking for Sunderland?Quote:
Originally Posted by Sparticus_Mills
For some reason, having O’Dowda playing in front of Bagan, doesn’t seem to work !Quote:
Originally Posted by Sparticus_Mills
I've been using it this week for a client and the results have been brilliant. Summarizing and reporting on transcripts from recorded meetings. Saved literally hours of note taking, re-watching and extracting information for specific questions.Quote:
Originally Posted by insider
It depends what you use it for. If you ask it to think and produce an opinion (like the example above) it can be hit and miss. Ask it to work for you on specific information and it's amazing.
Alves back, Rinomhota out with hamstring injury.
Full injury update here https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/...-star-31141681
Andy Rinomhota has been ruled out of this weekend's trip up to the Stadium of Light after picking up a hamstring injury against Burnley on Tuesday night.
Rinomhota was brought off at half-time, with Omer Riza stating after the match that the player had felt a tweak in the back of his leg. And while the issue does not appear to be long term, he will be omitted from the travelling squad by means of precaution.
On a more positive note, Leicester loanee Will Alves, who looked bright until his own injury knock at Plymouth, is back in contention after missing the last three matches.
Giving a full rundown of the injury situation, Riza said: "Andy came off with a tight hamstring so he probably won't be involved. Ash's (Cian Ashford) back was tight at half time, then we managed to get him through another 15 minutes. Then we decided to be cautious with it and he came off.
"Dave Turnbull is training, he trained today, did really well. Jesper Daland was on the grass, running, done some technical stuff with us in the morning. Yak (Yakou Meite) and Rallsy (Joe Ralls) did some training individually with the S&C (strength and conditioning) coaches, they are on their way back.
"Ollie (Tanner) has been doing some AlterG running (anti-gravity machines), so not his full body weight yet. Hopefully he will be back for Blackburn, the game after, potentially.
"Jesper and Turnbull need more training, Jesper missed five or six weeks of training, so he needs to be conditioned again. They are in on their days off. Dave Turnbull has had his injury and is finding his way back, he looked good today, we will get him involved when we can.
"Will Alves has trained the last couple of days, he will train tomorrow and he will travel."
Geordies taking the piss out of them https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1A5...ibextid=wwXIfr
Mind you we can't talk lol
Riza wants to take the handbrake off and go attack attack attack !!!
Maybe he should wait until Luton!
https://www.cardiffcityfc.co.uk/vide...a-cc2bf408ded3
10 mins 46 secounds
Maybe he shouldn’t wait, Burnley weren’t that good, we gave them far too much respectQuote:
Originally Posted by North Cardiff Blue
We have enough attacking players in our squad to take the game to them
Maybe he’s tried thinking about it like it’s a chess game (4 wins in 22) if I was him I’d plan out exactly how he wants to play, then do the opposite!!!
We need to go at them looking to win it, and if we don’t then a point will be decent
Setting up to contain them doesn’t work for us, we just can’t defend
If we could defend and shithouse our way to a 1 nil we probably would here.
But we can't defend so I just see a comfortable defeat and we move on to Luton.
Lulling us into a false sense of security whilst it plots to take over the planet 😁Quote:
Originally Posted by insider
You could be right. I'd like to see us try it. :thumbup:Quote:
Originally Posted by olderblue
Approximately 500 hardy souls :ayatollah:
You could see the quality in the Burnley players . In the end we ran them close .Quote:
Originally Posted by olderblue
Most enjoyable season for me in a long time , youngsters coming through , mostly good signings we could possible develop and make a shilling off .
But enough of that nonsense ,lets think of something negative .....
We're 21st, you don't have to look very far for a negative :hehe:Quote:
Originally Posted by Jimmy the Jock
Here we go. Sanctimonious Sid is off again…Quote:
Originally Posted by Jimmy the Jock
I am sure you can do better than drop down to that level .Quote:
Originally Posted by The Lone Gunman
I love the fact that we have youngsters coming through Jimmy, although I’d rather see a team built around them than sell them onQuote:
Originally Posted by Jimmy the Jock
I’m with you on the recent signings as well, it’s one of if not the best January windows in years
Salech looks like a great signing and he’s exactly what we’ve been missing since Moore, a centre forward who can score goals and has a lot more to his game as well, he could go on to be the steal of the season
The negative tactics of let’s sit tight, hold them off and catch them on the break is what I’m referring too
It doesn’t work and it hasn’t worked, which is why we have only won 4 out of the last 22 games
We either don’t have the players or the system to make it work for us.
I genuinely believe we have the players to go out and attack a team, and that’s what we should be doing, playing to our strengths, never mind how good they are and what they can do, let’s have a good go at them
If throwing caution to the wind makes us a more dangerous attack minded team what do we have to lose?
As it stands 4 wins out of the last 22i is where we are currently, so what we’re doing isn’t exactly working!
I think a more experienced coach would have got a better tune out of this squad
That’s just my opinion and not a fact
Last season we finished 12th, and for the first time in donkeys years I seriously thought about renewing my ST , I was bored shitless watching the dross that was on offer.
Is the football more entertaining this season, of course it is,
Is our squad better than last year?
I believe it is, but the league table doesn’t lie and whatever way you slice it and dice it, we haven’t risen above 17th in the league this season and there has to be a reason why that’s the case!
I’ll renew my ST next season, but I know a few who aren’t that fussed
Let’s hope we see a good run in for the remainder of the season and some of those promising youngsters get a chance to get some much needed game time under their belts!
I’m praying we get through this season unscathed. Of course we’re still not setting the world on fire but there’s definitely something there lately to give us, perhaps even more than, a glimmer of hope. For me, I’m enjoying going down the City a lot more lately and despite the result I thoroughly enjoyed the second half against Burnley, enjoyed it more than some of the few wins we’ve eked out.
We do need a new management team though, not just a manager. I believe a decent manager, backed up by his own trusted staff could get more than a decent tune out of the current crop and with a few additions the future could look considerably brighter.
And I'm certain you can do better than this constant holier-than-thou 'positivity' and your frequent, sanctimonious dismissals of anyone and anything you perceive as being negative.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jimmy the Jock
I'm pretty sure everyone is aware by now that you're enjoying this season. As it happens, I'm enjoying it too, especially by comparison to the boring crap that was served up under Bulut for most of last season. However, the truth is we're 21st in the Championship table. We had the worst start to a league campaign in the club's entire history. We recently suffered our heaviest league defeat in my lifetime. As things stand, only two sides in this division have a worse goal difference than us. Only one team has a worse defensive record. And we've won just one of our last six league matches.
Those are not opinions. Those are just the facts. Something for you to ponder while you're dismissing people as being negative.
:thumbup:
Sunderland’s recent home form is pretty mediocre, if we start the game how we ended against Burnley we can definitely get something from this.
Would be a bit of a statement going into the Luton game to have gotten something from Sunderland and be the first team in 13 games to score against Burnley all in a week.