Cardiff vs. Hull – Match Preview, Predictions & Betting Tips

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On February 25, 2025, Cardiff City will host Hull City at the Cardiff City Stadium in a crucial EFL Championship fixture. Both teams are aiming for a strong finish to boost their promotion hopes or secure safety in the league.

Team Form & Performance

Cardiff City

Cardiff has been solid at home, relying on a disciplined defensive approach and counter-attacking football. Their physicality in midfield and set-piece threat make them a tough opponent. However, inconsistency in front of goal has been an issue.

Hull City

Hull has been a surprise package this season, showing attacking intent and solid organization. They have been effective on the road, utilizing pace on the wings and clinical finishing from their forwards.

Head-to-Head Record

  • Cardiff Wins: 5
  • Hull Wins: 3
  • Draws: 2

Cardiff has dominated recent meetings, winning three of the last five encounters. Their last match ended in a 2-1 win for Cardiff, with Rubin Colwill scoring the decisive goal.

Predicted Lineups

Cardiff City (4-2-3-1)

  • Goalkeeper: Jak Alnwick
  • Defenders: Perry Ng, Dimitrios Goutas, Mark McGuinness, Jamilu Collins
  • Midfielders: Ryan Wintle, Joe Ralls; Rubin Colwill, Aaron Ramsey, Karlan Grant
  • Forward: Yakou Meite

Hull City (4-3-3)

  • Goalkeeper: Ryan Allsop
  • Defenders: Lewie Coyle, Jacob Greaves, Alfie Jones, Cyrus Christie
  • Midfielders: Jean Michaël Seri, Regan Slater, Adama Traoré
  • Forwards: Ozan Tufan, Liam Delap, Jaden Philogene

Key Players to Watch

Cardiff City

  • Aaron Ramsey – The experienced midfielder is crucial in linking play and providing creativity.
  • Rubin Colwill – A promising talent with the ability to unlock defenses and score key goals.

Hull City

  • Ozan Tufan – A versatile attacker capable of producing moments of brilliance.
  • Liam Delap – A dangerous striker who can capitalize on defensive lapses.

Betting Tips & Score Prediction

Cardiff’s home form makes them slight favorites, but Hull’s counter-attacking threat could make this a close contest.

  • Match Result: Cardiff to win or draw
  • Both Teams to Score: Yes
  • Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5
  • Anytime Goalscorer: Aaron Ramsey

Final Score Prediction: Cardiff 1-1 Hull

A tightly contested game where both teams could cancel each other out, making a draw a likely outcome.