West Bromwich Albion vs Cardiff City Prediction 13.02.2024

• Competition: England &— Championship
• Date: Tuesday, 13rd, February 2024
• Kickoff: 20:00 UK / 21.00 CET
• Venue: The Hawthorns (West Bromwich)

In an attempt to strengthen their playoff position, West Bromwich Albion is set to welcome Cardiff City, who have lesser ambitions, at The Hawthorns on Tuesday evening for a Championship match.

Since the start of the new year, the West Midlands team has been on a form rollercoaster. Their first draw in 2024 was recorded in Saturday’s league action, a thrilling 2-2 deadlock with Premier League hopefuls Ipswich. Despite twice giving up the lead, they managed to secure a point. After a strong performance over the weekend, Carlos Corberan’s squad remains in the playoff zone. They hold a slim two-point buffer over Sunderland in seventh place but have a game in hand, providing a great chance to strengthen their position in the top six.

Cardiff’s win against Watford 1-0 in early February, following three consecutive losses in the Championship and FA Cup, was a fleeting victory. Their poor home game performance continued, resulting in a fifth game without a win after a crushing 0-2 defeat by Preston over the weekend. This disappointing Saturday saw Cardiff slide down to 14th place with 40 points. However, they are not in immediate danger, maintaining an 11-point buffer from Queens Park Rangers who are in the relegation zone.

West Bromwich Albion vs Cardiff City Betting Tips: WBA to Win

Considering the recent performances of the teams, WBA seems to have a great chance to secure maximum points to strengthen their playoff position, as they welcome a struggling Cardiff side that has lost three of their last four Championship games. Clearly, major defensive errors are the primary reason why the Welsh club’s playoff hopes have suffered recently, with them conceding a concerning 12 goals in their last five league matches, while only scoring two.

The Bluebirds, already struggling with their form, could be in for more trouble as they visit West Bromwich Albion, a team known for its strong home record in the second-tier. The Baggies, in fact, have a substantial amount of points (33 out of 49) earned at their home ground, The Hawthorns. They are coming into Tuesday’s match riding on a wave of four consecutive home victories, with clean sheets in three of them. Given the current situation, it seems probable that Carlos Corberan’s team will secure their fifth consecutive win, backed by their loyal fans, especially considering the apparent low morale in the opposition team.