Southampton vs Cardiff City: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 02 December

Southampton

W W L L L

4th place in England Championship

2-0

02/12/2023 11:00

Cardiff City

L W L W L

12th place in England Championship

England Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Southampton vs Cardiff City on 02 December 2023 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Southampton vs Cardiff City preview before placing your bet.

Southampton are currently 4th with 87 points after 46 matches.
Cardiff City sit 12th with 62 points from 46 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Southampton to win with probability 57%.
Head-to-head history favors Cardiff City, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Southampton have 2 wins, while one match ended in a draw.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

11:00

2023-12-02

Southampton vs Cardiff City - Prediction & Odds

Southampton

Cardiff City

2023-12-02 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 02/12/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Leicester City	97	46	31	4	11	89	41	48
02 Ipswich Town	96	46	28	12	6	92	57	35
03 Leeds United	90	46	27	9	10	81	43	38
04 Southampton	87	46	26	9	11	87	63	24
05 West Bromwich(WBA)	75	46	21	12	13	70	47	23
06 Norwich City	73	46	21	10	15	79	64	15
07 Hull City	70	46	19	13	14	68	60	8
08 Middlesbrough	69	46	20	9	17	71	62	9
09 Coventry City	64	46	17	13	16	70	59	11
10 Preston North End	63	46	18	9	19	56	67	-11
11 Bristol City	62	46	17	11	18	53	51	2
12 Cardiff City	62	46	19	5	22	53	70	-17
13 Millwall	59	46	16	11	19	45	55	-10
14 Swansea City	57	46	15	12	19	59	65	-6
15 Watford	56	46	13	17	16	61	61	0
16 Sunderland A.F.C	56	46	16	8	22	52	54	-2
17 Stoke City	56	46	15	11	20	49	60	-11
18 Queens Park Rangers (QPR)	56	46	15	11	20	47	58	-11
19 Blackburn Rovers	53	46	14	11	21	60	74	-14
20 Sheffield Wednesday	53	46	15	8	23	44	68	-24
21 Plymouth Argyle	51	46	13	12	21	59	70	-11
22 Birmingham City	50	46	13	11	22	50	65	-15
23 Huddersfield Town	45	46	9	18	19	48	77	-29
24 Rotherham United	27	46	5	12	29	37	89	-52

Head To Head

27/07/2021 14:00

Cardiff City

0 - 4

Southampton

INT CF

09/02/2019 11:00

Southampton

1 - 2

Cardiff City

ENG PR

08/12/2018 11:00

Cardiff City

1 - 0

Southampton

ENG PR

12/04/2014 10:05

Southampton

0 - 1

Cardiff City

ENG PR

26/12/2013 11:00

Cardiff City

0 - 3

Southampton

ENG PR

31/01/2012 15:45

Southampton

1 - 1

Cardiff City

ENG LCH

Southampton

33%

Draw

17%

Cardiff City

50%

Southampton Last 6 matches

29/11/2023 15:45

Southampton 1 - 0 Bristol City ENG LCH

25/11/2023 11:00

Huddersfield Town 1 - 1 Southampton ENG LCH

11/11/2023 11:00

Southampton 2 - 1 West Bromwich(WBA) ENG LCH

04/11/2023 11:00

Millwall 0 - 1 Southampton ENG LCH

28/10/2023 07:30

Southampton 3 - 1 Birmingham City ENG LCH

25/10/2023 14:45

Preston North End 2 - 2 Southampton ENG LCH

Win

67%

Draw

33%

Lost

Last 6 matches Cardiff City

28/11/2023 15:45

Cardiff City 0 - 1 West Bromwich(WBA) ENG LCH

25/11/2023 11:00

Preston North End 1 - 2 Cardiff City ENG LCH

11/11/2023 11:00

Cardiff City 2 - 3 Norwich City ENG LCH

04/11/2023 11:00

Stoke City 0 - 0 Cardiff City ENG LCH

28/10/2023 10:00

Cardiff City 2 - 0 Bristol City ENG LCH

24/10/2023 14:45

Huddersfield Town 0 - 4 Cardiff City ENG LCH

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England Championship

Played games

Goals

Scored

423

Avg. per game

1.41

Conceded

473

Avg. per game

1.58

Scored

407

Avg. per game

1.36

Conceded

432

Avg. per game

1.44

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 300 matches

YesNo

230 (77%)70 (23%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

213 (71%)87 (29%)

Southampton

Recent matches

Cardiff City

Under /Over

(84%)38 7(16%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(82%)37 8(18%)

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

Under /Over

(51%)23 22(49%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(64%)29 16(36%)

/Yes

(69%)31 14(31%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(62%)28 17(38%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Southampton

Cardiff City

Shots

Southampton

Total shots

12.48 avg / game

Blocked

941 total

Avg. 3.73

Cardiff City

Total shots

12.05 avg / game

Blocked

838 total

Avg. 3.55

Southampton Pass Cardiff City

Total passes

127154

Avg. 480 / game

Accurate

82%

Ball possession

53%

Total passes

106022

Avg. 406 / game

Accurate

76%

Ball possession

50%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Southampton

300

Played games

Cardiff City

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.21

Clean sheets

0.23

5.44

1631

Corners

1436

4.79

16.12

4836

Throw-ins

5897

19.66

1.54

461

Offsides

480

1.60

2.60

781

GK saves

667

2.22

Southampton

DISCIPLINARY

Cardiff City

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.84

553

493

1.64

0.05

0.07

9.92

2975

Fouls

2808

9.36

13.37

4011

Tackles

3781

12.60

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How We Build the Southampton vs Cardiff City Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Southampton vs Cardiff City on 02 December 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this England Championship fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Southampton vs Cardiff City Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Southampton's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Cardiff City's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

England Championship Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live England Championship standings and the England Championship form table to understand exactly where Southampton and Cardiff City sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our England Championship predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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