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Swansea vs Cardiff Bet Builder Tips: 4.00 Builder for Sunday’s South Wales Derby

Scott Thornton

Swansea vs Cardiff Bet Builder: Sunday, October 23rd

We’ve got Swansea vs Cardiff bet builder tips ahead of this weekend’s South Wales Derby. The Swans have a good record against their rivals in recent years. They will be looking to pile on the Bluebirds come Sunday.

Cardiff need to put the disappointment of the last seven days behind them to put in a good performance against a Swansea side full of confidence.

In this article:

Swansea vs Cardiff Preview
Swansea vs Cardiff Stats & Facts
Swansea vs Cardiff Bet Builder

Swansea vs Cardiff Preview

Sunday, October 23rd, 12:00 (UK)

Swansea are in fine form in the Championship. They have won five of their last six matches and are level on points with 6th place, Norwich. It’s Russel Martin’s second season in charge of the Swans. The level of the recent performances has the supporters dreaming of a return to the Premier League.

Cardiff come into this one in managerial limbo. Mark Hudson is the favourite to get the job on a permanent basis but consecutive defeats could see the board look elsewhere. Hudson made a strong start by winning two of his opening three matches. A poor showing against Swansea could see him fall out of favour with supporters or catapult him into the hot seat.

The result of this game could prove to be pivotal. A win for Swansea should see them climb into the playoff places. Defeat for Cardiff will see them dragged closer to the relegation zone, and condemn them to a run of three straight losses.

As always with a derby, it’s not just the points on offer. Bragging rights are important in this part of the world. A win over your rivals can act as a springboard to success in the season as a whole.

Swansea vs Cardiff Stats & Facts

Cardiff have beaten Swansea just once since both teams returned to the Championship
The Swans have scored eight goals in their last three matches at home
Cardiff are averaging 3.2 cards per game in the last four meetings between the sides
The Bluebirds have failed to score in five of their eight away matches this season

Swansea vs Cardiff Bet Builder

Swansea come into this match in much better form. The defeat at Burnley last weekend remains their only blemish in six matches. Cardiff have lost their last two matches and are yet to appoint a permanent manager. The home side are the sensible pick here. Swansea won both games against Cardiff last season with an aggregate score of 7-0.

Cardiff have struggled to score this season. They are averaging just 0.8 goals per game in the league, and they have failed to score in five of their last eight away matches. Moreover, Cardiff have only scored in one of their last seven games against the Jacks. Under two goals for the visitors looks a good bet here.

At least two cards for the Bluebirds also looks likely. Hudson’s men picked up five yellows and two reds on their trip to Loftus Road in the week. The fiery atmosphere surrounding this fixture will only fuel the bad challenges. Frustration could get the better of Cardiff here if Swansea dominates the ball. They have had at least two cards in the last five South Wales Derbies.

Finally, we are going to add Swansea corners to the bet builder. The Swans are averaging over six corners per game at the Liberty this season. Cardiff’s opponents are averaging over five when they play away from home.