Match analysis
EnglandPremier League
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Premier League fixture.
It finished Bournemouth 2-0 Cardiff on Saturday 11 August 2018 (Premier League). Bournemouth went in 1-0 ahead at half-time and kept their noses in front.
The head-to-head covers nine games since September 2014, and Bournemouth have won five, Cardiff have taken two and two were drawn. Every tip we publish on the two sides together sits on our Bournemouth vs Cardiff prediction page.
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| BournemouthHome | Rating | CardiffAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,536 | Overall | 1,381 |
| 1,520 | Match venue | 1,412 |
| 1,520 | At home | 1,449 |
| 1,483 | Away | 1,412 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,517 | Attack | 1,412 |
| 1,489 | Defence | 1,416 |
| 1,517 | Home attack | 1,457 |
| 1,476 | Away attack | 1,410 |
| 1,475 | Home defence | 1,453 |
| 1,497 | Away defence | 1,439 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,663 | Goal environment | 1,527 |
| 1,608 | Home goals | 1,515 |
| 1,555 | Away goals | 1,512 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,553 | Close games | 1,511 |
| 1,535 | Winning margin | 1,336 |
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.