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Cardiff vs Barnsley, 04.05.2008 at 15:00

English Championship: Cardiff vs Barnsley

Cardiff vs Barnsley betting odds

Bookie 1 X 2 <2.5 >2.5
Gamebookers 2.00 3.25 3.40 1.80 1.90
MyBet 2.00 3.25 3.50 0.00 0.00
Expekt 1.95 3.30 3.75 0.00 0.00
Bet365 1.91 3.25 3.75 1.88 1.98

This week English Championship matches

Sunday, 04.05.2008
Wolves - Plymouth 15:00
Sheff. Wed. - Norwich 15:00
QPR - WBA 15:00
Blackpool - Watford 15:00
C. Palace - Burnley 15:00
Southampton - Sheff. Utd 15:00
Bristol C. - Preston 15:00
Stoke - Leicester 15:00
Cardiff - Barnsley 15:00
Charlton - Coventry 15:00
Scunthorpe - Colchester 15:00
Ipswich - Hull 15:00

Another duel of teams already assured of their League status and with no chances for play-off or relegation; therefore they won`t be pressured for this game. This is also a reprise of the FA Cup semi-final game between those two from a month ago.

Bluebirds looking at the FA Cup final

Cardiff are just formally in the Championship for quite a few rounds. Their minds are all set on the FA Cup final against Premier League Portsmouth at Wembley, end of May. They won just once in last 5 games although they were in a great series and with rock-solid defense. As much as 9 conceded goals in last 3 games, speak of defense not being up to their task anymore.

Last Bluebirds` game was drawn (3:3), in Burnley. The Welsh team were 2:0 down, but managed to grasp a point in exciting finish. Key defender Darren Purse was dismissed in last minute of the game for a bad challenge on Andy Cole and could face a suspension that could rule him out for the following game and also for Wembley.

Tykes guaranteed Championship status

Barnsley secured their Championship status for the next season with a comfortable win over Charlton at Oakwell stadium (3:0). Early lead made home side`s job easier, the second goal was scored in just the right time – before the interval. Macken made sure Barnsley won on home soil for the first time in 5 games, 5 minutes from the end.

It`s the end of another semi-successful season for the Tykes. It`s the 2nd consecutive season when they secure their survival in highly suspense finish. Unlike before, this generation will be remembered for making it to the FA Cup semi-finals by winning over great teams, such as Liverpool and Chelsea. They won 3 of last 5 games and are far too strong for their current placement.

Betting verdict

This will also be a game with vast scoring. Dave Jones, Cardiff`s manager, will make sure to rest some key players before the Cup final, because their bench is not as solid with not enough players for this ardous season. Barnsley will be off the pressure, their away performance has improved (won last 2 games) and won`t calculate much. A great opportunity to bet on over 2.5 goals.

Our tip: Bet 9 on Over 2.5 goals
Odds 1.9 at
Bookmaker: Gamebookers

Cardiff vs Barnsley head to head stats:

Last 5 Cardiff matches:
26.04.2008ENG 2Burnley-Cardiff3:3
22.04.2008ENG 2Wolves-Cardiff3:0
19.04.2008ENG 2Scunthorpe-Cardiff3:2
12.04.2008ENG 2Cardiff-Blackpool3:1
09.04.2008ENG 2Ipswich-Cardiff1:1
Last 5 Barnsley matches:
26.04.2008ENG 2Barnsley - Charlton3:0
19.04.2008ENG 2Barnsley - Leicester0:1
15.04.2008ENG 2Barnsley - Hull1:3
12.04.2008ENG 2Preston - Barnsley1:2
09.04.2008ENG 2Watford - Barnsley0:3
Last 5 Cardiff home matches:
12.04.2008ENG 2Cardiff-Blackpool3:1
01.04.2008ENG 2Cardiff-WBA0:0
29.03.2008ENG 2Cardiff-Southampton1:0
22.03.2008ENG 2Cardiff-Bristol C.2:1
12.03.2008ENG 2Cardiff-Hull1:0
Last 5 Barnsley away matches:
12.04.2008ENG 2Preston - Barnsley1:2
09.04.2008ENG 2Watford - Barnsley0:3
29.03.2008ENG 2Burnley - Barnsley2:1
15.03.2008ENG 2C. Palace - Barnsley2:0
04.03.2008ENG 2Blackpool - Barnsley1:1
Cardiff vs Barnsley head to head stats:
2006/2007ENG 2Cardiff - Barnsley2:0
2002/2003ENG 3Cardiff - Barnsley1:1
Barnsley vs Cardiff head to head stats:
2006/2007ENG 2Barnsley - Cardiff1:2
2002/2003ENG 3Barnsley - Cardiff3:2
This Season Cardiff vs Barnsley head to head stats:
06.04.2008FA CUPBarnsley - Cardiff0:1
29.09.2007ENG 2Barnsley - Cardiff1:1

English Championship Overall Standings

PROM
PL-OFF
RELEG
Team M W D L GS GC +/- P
1 WBA 46 23 12 11 88 55 33 81
2 Stoke 46 21 16 9 69 55 14 79
3 Hull 46 21 12 13 65 47 18 75
4 Bristol C. 46 20 14 12 54 53 1 74
5 C. Palace 46 18 17 11 58 42 16 71
6 Watford 46 18 16 12 62 56 6 70
7 Wolves 46 18 16 12 53 48 5 70
8 Ipswich 46 18 15 13 65 56 9 69
9 Sheff. Utd 46 17 15 14 56 51 5 66
10 Plymouth 46 17 13 16 60 50 10 64
11 Charlton 46 17 13 16 63 58 5 64
12 Cardiff 46 16 16 14 59 55 4 64
13 Burnley 46 16 14 16 60 67 -7 62
14 QPR 46 14 16 16 60 66 -6 58
15 Preston 46 15 11 20 50 56 -6 56
16 Sheff. Wed. 46 14 13 19 54 55 -1 55
17 Barnsley 46 14 13 19 52 65 -13 55
18 Norwich 46 15 10 21 49 59 -10 55
19 Blackpool 46 12 18 16 59 64 -5 54
20 Southampton 46 13 15 18 56 72 -16 54
21 Coventry 46 14 11 21 52 64 -12 53
22 Leicester 46 12 16 18 42 45 -3 52
23 Scunthorpe 46 11 13 22 46 69 -23 46
24 Colchester 46 7 17 22 62 86 -24 38

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