Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(48) 28 Goals 50 (88)
(34) 20 Assists 43 (64)
(6.4) 6.6 Average Ratings 6.9 (6.6)
27.1 Average Age 28.8
183.4 Average Height (cm) 183
(0.7) 0.8 Shots pg 1.2 (1)
(51%) 55% Aerial Duel Success 60% (54%)
(0.6) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.5)
(1.1) 1 Tackles pg 1 (1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.

Missing Players

Cardiff
Ipswich
Player Reason Status Rating
Mark McGuinness Out 6.69
Jak Alnwick Out 6.61
Kion Etete Doubtful 6.39
Player Reason Status Rating
Janoi Donacien Out 6.42
George Hirst Out 6.7
Brandon Williams Out 6.62

Team News

Cardiff
Ipswich
  • Erol Bulut could make one change to the side that beat Huddersfield last time out with Rubin Colwill replacing David Turnbull.
  • Jak Alnwick and Mark McGuinness are both confirmed absentees, while striker Kion Etete is doubtful.
  • Wes Burns should return to the starting XI here, while Nathan Broadhead is expected to return after failing a fitness test ahead of the visit of Bristol City in midweek.
  • The visitors have three confirmed absentees for the trip to Wales.

Prediction

  • Famara Diedhiou's first-half goal proved the difference on Wednesday night with the experienced striker setting Cardiff on course for a narrow home win against Huddersfield.
  • The Bluebirds have overcome a late-season slump to win three successive league games ahead of the visit of Ipswich.
  • Late goals from Conor Chaplin and Leif Davis helped to overturn a 2-1 deficit on Tuesday night as Ipswich came from behind to beat Liam Manning's Bristol City side.
  • Kieran McKenna's side are keeping pace in the promotion race with six straight Championship wins leaving them three points behind league leaders Leicester.
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