Wrexham vs Cardiff kick-off, date & TV info
Date Tuesday, October 28
Kick-off 8pm
Venue Racecourse Ground, Wrexham
Competition EFL Cup
TV ITV1, Sky Sports Main Event & Sky Sports Football
Wrexham and Cardiff have been at different levels of the football pyramid for many years but the Welsh sides have been drawn against each other in the fourth round of this year’s EFL Cup.
Cardiff are top of League One while Wrexham are midtable in the Championship, and this looks set to be an intriguing cup tie.
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Wrexham vs Cardiff betting tips & predictions
Best bet
Both teams to score
2pts 4-5 Coral, Lads
Player cards
Lewis O’Brien to be shown a card
9-2 Betfair, Paddy Power
Longshot
2-2 correct score
12-1 general
Wrexham vs Cardiff preview
It is 21 years since Wrexham and Cardiff last met and the pair have had sharply contrasting fortunes since that meeting in the FAW Premier Cup semi-final, which the Red Dragons won on penalties.
The Bluebirds spent two seasons in the Premier League and reached the finals of the FA Cup and EFL Cup while Wrexham were languishing in non-league.
However, the American takeover of the Red Dragons in 2020 has transformed their fortunes and they have risen all the way to the Championship.
Cardiff’s recent history has been less positive. Their last stint in the top flight was six years ago and they were relegated to League One last season under unpopular owner Vincent Tan.
Wrexham’s promotion and Cardiff’s relegation meant that it looked as though the two teams would pass like ships in the night but the EFL Cup draw has ensured that the pair will lock horns for the first time since 2004.
Despite losing 1-0 to promotion rivals Bolton at the weekend, the visitors remain top of the third tier while the home side have battled their way to a solid mid-table position in the Championship.
Wrexham have struggled defensively however and could be breached in this clash.
Phil Parkinson’s side have kept only three clean sheets in their 15 games this season and their weekend draw with Middlesbrough was the fourth game in their last six to finish 1-1
Their big spending and deep squad has come in handy as the Red Dragons are experiencing an injury crisis at present.
Cardiff have lost three of their last five matches and the relatively inexperienced Brian Barry-Murphy is facing his first major challenge as Bluebirds boss.
Expect both clubs to field strong sides in the first chapter of this rivalry for some time, particularly with a quarter-final spot on the line.
Cardiff have kept just one clean sheet in their last eight games and with both sides struggling at the back, both teams to score looks a solid pick in this cup clash.
O’Brien a card candidate
Lewis O’Brien has always struggled with his discipline and that has been the case again at new club Wrexham, where he has picked up four cautions in ten league starts.
Thrilling draw a big runner
Wrexham have drawn four of their last six games and Cardiff should put up a real fight, 90 minutes may not be enough to separate these two teams and a 2-2 draw looks a lively correct score pick.
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Both teams to receive a card
Referee Gavin Ward could be busy in this cup game and has booked a player from both teams in nine of his last 11 games in charge.
Rubin Colwill to score or assist
Rubin Colwill has been crucial to Cardiff’s attacking output this season with four goals and five assists. He could well add to that tally against a leaky Wrexham backline.
Yousef Salech to have three or more shots
Yousef Salech is averaging 4.10 shots per 90 minutes in League One this season and is fancied to have at least three attempts in this cup game.
Pays out at 11-2 with Paddy Power
Key stats for Wrexham vs Cardiff
♦ Both teams have scored in 11 of Wrexham’s last 15 matches
♦ The Red Dragons have drawn four of their last six games 1-1
♦ Cardiff have lost three of their last five games in all competitions
♦ Wrexham have only won one of their last six outings
♦ Yousef Salech ranks second in League One with 4.10 shots per 90 minutes
Wrexham vs Cardiff betting odds
Sign up with bet365 to bet on Wrexham vs Cardiff in EFL Cup. Here are the latest odds for Tuesday’s match.
MarketOddsWrexham5-4Cardiff11-5Draw9-4
Odds correct at time of publishing
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Wrexham vs Cardiff team news and predicted line-ups
Wrexham
Wrexham still have a number of injuries, with Ben Sheaf, Danny Ward, Jay Rodriguez, Andy Cannon, Elliot Lee and Oliver Rathbone all likely to miss out. Callum Doyle returns from suspension and may replace Lewis Brunt, who limped off against Middlesbrough last time out.
Predicted line-up (3-5-2): Okonkwo; Cleworth, Coady, Doyle; Kabore, Dobson, Thomason, O’Brien, Cacace; Windass, Hardie
Subs: Moore, James, Longman, Scarr, Smith, Broadhead, Hyam, Barnett
Cardiff
Jak Alnwick and Ollie Tanner are long-term absentees for the Bluebirds.
Predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): Trott; Ng, Fish, Lawlor, Bagan; Robertson, Turnbull; Kellyman, R Colwill, Davies; Salech
Subs: Kpakio, Wintle, Robinson, Nyawkuhwa, Ashford, Chambers, J Colwill
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FAQs for Wrexham vs Cardiff
When is Wrexham vs Cardiff in the EFL Cup?
Wrexham’s clash with Cardiff will take place on Tuesday, October 28 and kick off at 8pm.
Where is Wrexham vs Cardiff being played?
This match will take place at the Racecourse Ground, Wrexham.
Where can I watch Wrexham vs Cardiff?
This EFL Cup game is available to watch on ITV1, Sky Sports Main Event & Sky Sports Football.
What is the match betting for Wrexham vs Cardiff?
Wrexham are 5-4 favourites to win this cup clash while Cardiff are 11-5 chances and the draw is 9-4.
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