In this 5th week match, on Sun Aug 21st, Bristol City hosts Cardiff City in a meeting of these two Championship teams. The game day is forecasted to be a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 19 degrees, which will be a great treat for players. 15th placed Bristol City is fresh off their 2-0 shutout win against Luton Town. Nahki Wells struck first for Bristol City in the 5th minute, then Conway added another in the 27th minute In the end, Luton Town was frustrated by Bristol City’s defence and couldn’t put any tallies on the board. Bristol City ended the match with the shutout victory. Bristol City looks to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 10 points in their last 10 matches, while cardiff City sits at 6th place in the tables. In their last match they recorded a 0-0 scoreless draw against West Bromwich Albion. West Bromwich Albion had 13 on net, and Cardiff City had 7, but no one could beat the goalie, and the game ended in a 0-0 draw,. Cardiff City is looking for direction having 2 win and 1 losses in their last 10 matches.
This match will be the first time these two teams face eachother this season. Last season Bristol City won the head to head battle with 2 wins.
Cardiff City hasn’t been successful in netting any goals lately. Their top scorers in the last five matches are Sheyi Ojo and Ryan Wintle, and they each have 1 goal. Andreas Weimann has been the most prolific scorer on Bristol City in his last five matches with 3 goals.