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Cardiff vs Port Vale Match Page

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D. Rock

Kickoff

19:45 • GW 41

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Match Analysis & Tactical Insights

"Cardiff host Port Vale in what promises to be a statistically significant matchup. Cardiff have been relatively disciplined, with an average of 8.9 fouls over their last 10 outings. Cardiff's offensive output is strong, averaging 5.4 shots on target, putting pressure on Port Vale's defensive line. "

Our algorithm analyzes the last 10 matches and historical data for both Cardiff and Port Vale to identify patterns in behavior, referee tendencies, and market value.

Betting Market Indicators

Projected Fouls20.4
Goal Potential~ 2.5 xG
VolatilityLOW

Stat Comparison

H2H Average (Last 1 Meetings)

CardiffPort Vale
Goals
0.0
0.0
Shots
9.0
16.0
Shots on Target
1.0
1.0
Fouls
6.0
13.0
Yellow Cards
1.0
3.0
Corners
4.0
5.0
Possession
60%
40%
1.40Goals For0.80
0.60Goals Conceded1.00
21.00Shots For9.80
6.00Shots On Target2.40
10.20Corners4.40
11.80Fouls Committed12.00
2.60Yellow Cards1.00

Defensive

PlayerFoulsFouls WonYellows1+ Fouls2+ Fouls
W. Fish
1.00
0.40
2
-
-
D. Lawlor
1.00
0.20
2
-
-
P. Ng
1.40
1.00
1
-
-
J. Bagan
1.20
0.20
1
-
-
R. Kpakio
0.60
0.40
1
-
-
C. Scanlon
0.40
0.80
0
-
-
C. Chambers
0.40
0.60
0
-
-
J. Daland
0.40
0.20
0
-
-
N. Trott
0.00
0.00
0
-
-

Offensive

PlayerFoulsFouls WonYellowsAssists1+ F Won
A. Robertson
1.00
1.00
1
0.20
-
Cian Ashford
0.00
1.20
0
0.20
-
R. Colwill
1.00
0.20
0
0.00
-
R. Wintle
0.20
0.40
2
0.40
-
D. Turnbull
0.80
0.20
1
0.00
-
O. Tanner
1.00
0.00
0
0.00
-
J. Colwill
0.40
0.40
2
0.00
-
C. Willock
0.40
0.40
0
0.00
-

Shooting

PlayerSoTShotsGoalsAssists1+ SoT
O. Kellyman
1.20
2.00
0.40
0.20
-
C. Robinson
0.80
1.20
0.20
0.20
-
K. Etete
0.60
1.00
0.00
0.20
-
Y. Salech
0.40
0.60
0.20
0.00
-
I. Davies
0.20
0.60
0.20
0.00
-

Defensive

PlayerFoulsFouls WonYellows1+ Fouls2+ Fouls
T. Magloire
1.40
0.60
2
-
-
C. Humphreys
0.80
0.20
1
-
-
C. Hall
0.80
0.60
0
-
-
B. Heneghan
0.60
0.00
0
-
-
K. John
0.60
1.00
0
-
-
Elijah Xavier Campbell
0.60
0.40
0
-
-
J. Headley
0.20
0.80
0
-
-
J. Gauci
0.00
0.00
0
-
-
B. Amos
0.00
0.00
0
-
-

Offensive

PlayerFoulsFouls WonYellowsAssists1+ F Won
J. Lawrence-Gabriel
1.60
2.20
0
0.00
-
F. Ojo
0.60
1.60
2
0.00
-
G. Byers
1.60
0.20
2
0.00
-
M. Johnson
0.80
1.00
0
0.00
-
R. Curtis
1.00
0.80
0
0.00
-
R. Walters
0.60
1.20
1
0.00
-
B. Garrity
1.20
0.40
0
0.00
-
R. Croasdale
0.80
0.60
1
0.00
-
O. Hernández
0.40
0.60
0
0.20
-
L. Gordon
0.60
0.60
0
0.00
-
J. Shipley
0.40
0.00
0
0.00
-

Shooting

PlayerSoTShotsGoalsAssists1+ SoT
L. Tolaj
1.40
2.60
0.60
0.40
-
R. Paton
0.80
1.60
0.00
0.20
-
J. Stockley
0.60
1.20
0.20
0.00
-
B. Waine
0.40
0.40
0.00
0.00
-
D. Brown
0.20
0.40
0.20
0.00
-
D. Cole
0.20
0.40
0.00
0.00
-
A. Gray
0.00
0.20
0.00
0.00
-
G. Hall
0.00
0.20
0.00
0.00
-

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Head to Head

2 previous meetings

Cardiff 1W1D0W Port Vale
7 Aug 25
Port Vale0 - 0Cardiff
League One
26 Aug 14
Port Vale2 - 3Cardiff
League Cup

Cardiff vs Port Vale Tactical Insights

A data-driven breakdown of the statistical trends for this League One clash. From foul markets to card volatility, we analyze the metrics that define the game.

Tactical Context

When Cardiff face Port Vale, the tactical battle often centers on mid-block stability. Cardiff have averaged 8.9 fouls per game in their last 10 outings, suggesting a high-press system that frequently disrupts play.

Conversely, Port Vale show a tendency for controlled card exposure, currently tracking at 1.3 yellow cards per match.

Referee & Market Impact

The appointment of D. Rock is a critical variable. In a league like the League One, official performance can significantly sway under/over outcomes in the booking points market.

With an aggregate projected foul count of 20.4 between these two sides, bettors should keep a close eye on early match intensity.

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Data-Led Match Summary

Cardiff come into this League One fixture averaging 18.9 shots, 8.9 fouls, and 1.6 cards across their last ten tracked matches. Port Vale are returning 9.5 shots, 11.5 fouls, and 1.3 cards over the same sample, which gives this page a direct pre-match benchmark for shots, discipline, and volatility markets.

Use this match page alongside the League One fixture hub, the stat leaderboards, and the referee page for D. Rock to compare player props, team form, and booking pressure before kickoff.

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