Probable Lineups
4-3-3
3-5-2
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.8)
7.1
Average Ratings
6.8
(6.6)
34.1
Average Age
34.3
182.3
Average Height (cm)
183.6
(1)
1.2
Shots pg
0.9
(0.9)
(52%)
54%
Aerial Duel Success
54%
(50%)
(0.9)
0.7
Dribbles pg
0.7
(0.7)
(1.5)
1.2
Tackles pg
1
(1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.
Missing Players
Cardiff
Sheff Utd
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhys Healey | Out | 6.34 | |
| Lee Camp | Out | N/A | |
| Callum Paterson | Out | 7.13 | |
| Kadeem Harris | Out | 6.13 |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Moore | Out | 6.31 | |
| George Baldock | Doubtful | 6.63 |
Team News
Cardiff
Sheff Utd
- Goalkeeper Lee Camp, signed in the summer, is expected to be out for the rest of August following knee surgery, while right-back Callum Paterson also joined with an injury and won't be back until September.
- Winger Kadeem Harris will have an operation on an ankle problem, ruling him out for three months, while striker Rhys Healey remains sidelined with a knee problem dating back to February.
- Goalkeeper Simon Moore remains out following knee surgery and may not return until mid-September, while right-back George Baldock has missed the first three games through injury.
- Ched Evans will be among those hoping for recalls if Chris Wilder opts to change things after defeat by Middlesbrough.
Cardiff win & under 2.5 goals