Cardiff has the opportunity to reach the final on Wembley once against, after a 0:0 against Reading. The Welsh team was already once there last season, but lost the game to Blackpool with 2:3
Cardiff
Cardiff started the season extremely well, sitting on the second spot over 20 rounds. However poor performance in the second half of the season made the team drop to the 4th spot. Home record reads W12 D7 L4, scoring 41 goals and conceding 25 in those games. This is identical with Reading’s home record, with the only difference, Reading managed to score 43 goals. The Welsh team managed to qualify for the final last season, via penalties.
Reading
Reading did not start the season well. In fact the was on the 19th spot, at one point but managed to finish in Top 6. Their away record reads W8 D10 L5, ten draw games away from home, the league highest this season. Reading are the third worst visitor in Top 6 after Nottingham Forest and Swansea this season, gathering 34 points in 26 games.
Prediction
Cardiff and Reading are two teams with similar capabilities, and this is why it’s no surprise most of their games end draw. In fact the past 4 fixtures including the first leg of these play offs ended a draw.
On this stadium, Cardiff has a record of W2 D3 L2 against Reading, where again, the draw stands out. Since the stake is big here, a final on Wembley for a spot in Premier League, I would assume both teams will be extra careful not to receive a goal.
My prediction, another draw.
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