Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(23) 14 Goals 11 (17)
(17) 11 Assists 8 (11)
(6.5) 6.6 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.4)
23 Average Age 28
182.6 Average Height (cm) 182.9
(0.8) 1 Shots pg 1 (0.9)
(46%) 44% Aerial Duel Success 55% (50%)
(0.5) 0.4 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.6)
(1.1) 1.1 Tackles pg 1.2 (1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.

Missing Players

Stoke
Cardiff
Player Reason Status Rating
Ben Pearson Out N/A
Sam Gallagher Out 6.76
Bosun Lawal Doubtful 6.16
Player Reason Status Rating
Kion Etete Out N/A
Ryotaro Tsunoda Out N/A
Aaron Ramsey Out 6.37
David Turnbull Out 6.43
Manolis Siopis Doubtful 6.34

Team News

Stoke
Cardiff
  • Narcis Pelach could reintroduce right-back Junior Tchamadeu and attacking midfielder Andrew Moran this weekend.
  • Bosun Lawal is closing in on a return to action, while Sam Gallagher and Ben Pearson are both confirmed absentees for the Potters.
  • Ömer Riza could make two changes to the side that faced Preston in midweek with Jamilu Collins and Joe Ralls stepping in.
  • Defensive midfielder Manolis Siopis has a small chance of making the squad on Saturday, but four players have already been ruled out for the visitors.

Prediction

  • Stoke raced into an early 1-0 lead against Luton in midweek thanks to Tom Cannon's sixth-minute goal, but the Potters couldn't hold on as Rob Edwards' struggling side came back to win on home soil.
  • Narcis Pelach's methods are now being questioned after a six-game winless run with three successive league defeats.
  • Cardiff navigated a hard-fought 90 minutes without reward on Wednesday night as they were beaten 2-0 at home by a Preston side who were winless in nine prior to kick-off.
  • The announcement of Ömer Riza's permanent appointment has not yielded the desired reaction, and the away side are now winless in six Championship matches.
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