Match analysis
EnglandChampionship
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Championship fixture.
Cardiff got the job done on Saturday 29 September 2012, winning 3-0 at home to Blackpool (Championship). At the break it was 2-0 to Cardiff. They never let the lead slip.
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| CardiffHome | Rating | BlackpoolAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,532 | Overall | 1,576 |
| 1,534 | Match venue | 1,508 |
| 1,534 | At home | 1,574 |
| 1,503 | Away | 1,508 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,484 | Attack | 1,562 |
| 1,527 | Defence | 1,550 |
| 1,493 | Home attack | 1,566 |
| 1,479 | Away attack | 1,512 |
| 1,530 | Home defence | 1,547 |
| 1,511 | Away defence | 1,513 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,512 | Goal environment | 1,573 |
| 1,507 | Home goals | 1,550 |
| 1,505 | Away goals | 1,523 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,541 | Close games | 1,512 |
| 1,527 | Winning margin | 1,602 |
Match venue compares Cardiff at home with Blackpool away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
Lineups are not available yet. They are usually confirmed about an hour before kick-off.
Cardiff and Blackpool have met 11 times since February 2012: Cardiff have won five, Blackpool have taken three and three were drawn. Our Cardiff vs Blackpool prediction page has every tip on this pairing.