Fulham – Cardiff, Championship Predictions

Fulham have scored in the second half in 9 of their last 12 games

Fulham have scored in the second half in 6 of their last 8 games

😎 Fulham made Cardiff surrender in the first match

The Cottagers were definitely the better team in the first game and deservedly won 2-0. Even before the playoffs began, it was clear that Fulham has an extremely high-quality team and an absolute favorite to enter the Premier League. Fulham also has more financial capabilities. We remember well how much money was spent when the club last entered the Premier League before the last season in which they participated (18/19). Yes, they didn’t make the right deals then, but the fact that they were so close to direct promotion in just one season and are now almost in the final playoffs means they have a clear long-term strategy.

👎 Cardiff did not show qualities for the Premier League

Cardiff have not yet reached this stage of their development to enter the Premier League. Even their entry into the top 6 was somewhat accidental due to Nottingham’s problems. The team does not have a very big squad and even for some reason to be in the Premier League will seem like a favorite to finish in 20th place. In this match against Fulham he will have to catch up with a deficit of 2 goals, and this seems impossible.

The Blue Birds will leave spaces in the second half

 Expert view: Cardiff are quite disappointed, because at 0-1 they had better chances, but Fulham’s second goal in the last match came at the end after a direct free kick and it seemed that the blue birds totally surrendered. Of course, we will see how they will approach in this match, but it is completely logical in the second half to throw themselves completely into the attack fighting for goals, which will leave a lot of empty space for Fulham’s class players in front positions. Prediction – Fulham to score in the 2nd half 1.66.