Match Analysis: Birmingham vs Cardiff
Birmingham vs Cardiff ended 0-1. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.
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MATCH STORY
How the match unfolded
Cardiff beat Birmingham 1-0.
Goals: J. Bowler (Cardiff, 65').
Birmingham had 56% possession to Cardiff's 44%, with 12.00 shots to 12.00.
J. Bowler (Cardiff) was the standout performer, rated 7.3.
KEY MOMENTS
Match events timeline
Out: A. RamseyIn: R. Colwill
CardiffPerry NgYellow Card
CardiffKrystian BielikYellow Card
BirminghamJosh BowlerYellow Card
CardiffJ. BowlerR. Colwill
CardiffOut: J. JamesIn: A. Pritchard
BirminghamOut: L. BuchananIn: C. Drameh
BirminghamOut: K. MiyoshiIn: K. Anderson
BirminghamOut: J. BowlerIn: C. Ashford
CardiffOut: Y. MeïtéIn: F. Diédhiou
CardiffJoe RallsYellow Card
CardiffOut: K. BielikIn: S. Hogan
BirminghamOut: J. RallsIn: D. Turnbull
CardiffOut: J. BacunaIn: G. Gardner
BirminghamTEAM DATA
Match statistics
BirminghamStatistic
Cardiff
56%
Possession
44%
12
Total Shots
12
1
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
4
9
Blocked Shots
4
9
Shots Inside Box
7
3
Shots Outside Box
5
5
Corners
4
15
Fouls
10
1
Yellow Cards
3
465
Total Passes
369
377
Accurate Passes
271
3
Goalkeeper Saves
1
0.63
Expected Goals (xG)
0.97
TEAM SHEETS
Starting lineups and substitutes
Birmingham
Formation 4-2-3-1 · Coach: G. Rowett
Starting XI
- 2E. LairdD
- 3L. BuchananD
- 5D. SandersonD
- 6K. BielikM
- 7J. BacunaM
- 11K. MiyoshiM
- 13Paik Seung-HoM
- 19J. JamesM
- 21J. RuddyG
- 28J. StansfieldF
- 44E. AiwuD
Substitutes (9)
- 1N. EtheridgeG
- 8T. RobertsF
- 9S. HoganF
- 12C. DramehD
- 14K. AndersonF
- 16A. DozzellM
- 20G. GardnerM
- 29A. PritchardM
- 34I. ŠunjićM
Cardiff
Formation 4-4-1-1 · Coach: E. Bulut
Starting XI
- 1E. HorvathG
- 4D. GoutasD
- 8J. RallsM
- 10A. RamseyF
- 12N. PhillipsD
- 14J. BowlerM
- 16K. Ahearne-GrantM
- 17J. CollinsD
- 22Y. MeïtéF
- 23M. SiopisM
- 38P. NgD
Substitutes (8)
- 15D. TurnbullM
- 19R. SawyersM
- 20F. DiédhiouF
- 27R. ColwillM
- 32O. TannerF
- 34J. ColwillM
- 41M. TurnerG
- 45C. AshfordM
PLAYER IMPACT
Data-based man of the match and player highlights
Top-rated player
Cardiff
J. Bowler
Rating 7.3 · 1 goals · 0 assists · 1 shots on target
2
Cardiff
N. Phillips
Rating 8.2 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT
3
Cardiff
R. Colwill
Rating 7.3 · 0 G · 1 A · 0 SOT
4
Birmingham
J. Ruddy
Rating 7.0 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT
5
Cardiff
P. Ng
Rating 7.7 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT
6
Cardiff
Y. Meïté
Rating 7.3 · 0 G · 0 A · 2 SOT
MODEL REVIEW
Prediction vs actual result
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MATCH ANALYSIS
Birmingham vs Cardiff match analysis
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