Match analysis
EnglandChampionship
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Championship fixture.
Bournemouth were beaten 2-1 at home by Cardiff on Wednesday 24 February 2021 (Championship). At the break it was 2-0 to Cardiff. They never let the lead slip.
Bournemouth and Cardiff have met nine times since September 2014: Bournemouth have won five, Cardiff have taken two and two were drawn. Our Bournemouth vs Cardiff prediction page has every tip on this pairing.
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| BournemouthHome | Rating | CardiffAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,536 | Overall | 1,553 |
| 1,601 | Match venue | 1,571 |
| 1,601 | At home | 1,545 |
| 1,529 | Away | 1,571 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,502 | Attack | 1,540 |
| 1,574 | Defence | 1,560 |
| 1,559 | Home attack | 1,533 |
| 1,489 | Away attack | 1,503 |
| 1,564 | Home defence | 1,569 |
| 1,582 | Away defence | 1,574 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,622 | Goal environment | 1,502 |
| 1,582 | Home goals | 1,487 |
| 1,540 | Away goals | 1,515 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,489 | Close games | 1,491 |
| 1,553 | Winning margin | 1,574 |
Match venue compares Bournemouth at home with Cardiff 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.