Cardiff City vs Norwich City Prediction: Canaries aiming first win in five games

Cardiff City will welcome Norwich City at Cardiff City Stadium in Game Week 16 of the English Championship. The Canaries have lost four in a row and are at 17th spot in the Championship table. Cardiff can move to a playoff spot with a win. Who will come out on top after 90 minutes?

Cardiff City form

Some Cardiff supporters may still be expecting their team to return to mid-table positions after struggling in the second tier for several years. However, recent performances with seven points and three clean sheets in their last three matches should give even the most pessimistic fans hope that they can compete for promotion. Although a goalless draw against Stoke City last weekend may have been disappointing, it kept Cardiff within four points of third-placed Leeds United. It was crucial for the team to collect four points from their last two away games, as their performance at home has been the key to their success. They have earned 16 points from their last six matches at the Cardiff City Stadium. 

In light of their inability to score against Stoke, Bulut is considering making changes to the attacking lineup for Cardiff. Rubin Colwill and Kion Etete are being considered as alternatives for Callum Robinson and Yakou Meite, while Ike Ugbo is also hopeful for a return to the team. Unfortunately, Callum O'Dowda and Aaron Ramsey are still sidelined due to injury. 

Cardiff City Predicted Lineup

Alnwick; Ng, Goutas, McGuinness, Collins; Siopis, Ralls; Bowler, Colwill, Grant; Etete

Norwich City form

In contrast, Norwich lacks confidence in all their matches, with nine defeats in 12 games. They were booed off the pitch in their 3-1 home loss to Blackburn Rovers, despite the opponents having 10 men for the final 36 minutes. Norwich has conceded 11 goals in just four games, with their only two wins since September coming at home. Losing to Cardiff could result in David Wagner's departure during the November international break.

Norwich is facing defensive issues with Shane Duffy being suspended and Ben Gibson and Grant Hanley also unavailable. Danny Batth will be brought in to partner with Jaden Warner in defence, and players like Sam McCullum, Borja Sainz, and Adam Idah are hoping for an opportunity to play. 

Norwich City Predicted Lineup

 Long; Stacey, Warner, Batth, Giannoulis; Sara, McLean; Rowe, Nunez, Sainz; Hwang.

Cardiff City vs Norwich City Expert Tips

Despite Norwich's talented attacking unit, they should not be underestimated in South Wales. However, considering Cardiff's impressive home form, it is difficult to bet against the home team winning by a close margin. We expect both teams to be on the scoresheet in this game with total goals being above 2.5.