Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(33) 18 Goals 21 (34)
(23) 14 Assists 13 (23)
(6.4) 6.6 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.4)
23.5 Average Age 28.3
182.6 Average Height (cm) 182.9
(0.8) 0.9 Shots pg 0.9 (0.9)
(45%) 46% Aerial Duel Success 54% (50%)
(0.5) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.6)
(1.2) 1 Tackles pg 1.2 (1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.

Missing Players

Stoke
Cardiff
Player Reason Status Rating
Ben Pearson Out 6.19
Sam Gallagher Out 6.46
Bosun Lawal Doubtful 6.08
Player Reason Status Rating
Kion Etete Out N/A
Ryotaro Tsunoda Out N/A
Aaron Ramsey Out 6.44
David Turnbull Out 6.43
Manolis Siopis Doubtful 6.4

Team News

Stoke
Cardiff
  • Narcis Pelach could reintroduce right-back Junior Tchamadeu and attacking midfielder Andrew Moran this weekend.
  • Bosun Lawal is closing in on a return to action, while Sam Gallagher and Ben Pearson are both confirmed absentees for the Potters.
  • Ömer Riza could make two changes to the side that faced Preston in midweek with Jamilu Collins and Joe Ralls stepping in.
  • Defensive midfielder Manolis Siopis has a small chance of making the squad on Saturday, but four players have already been ruled out for the visitors.

Prediction

  • Stoke raced into an early 1-0 lead against Luton in midweek thanks to Tom Cannon's sixth-minute goal, but the Potters couldn't hold on as Rob Edwards' struggling side came back to win on home soil.
  • Narcis Pelach's methods are now being questioned after a six-game winless run with three successive league defeats.
  • Cardiff navigated a hard-fought 90 minutes without reward on Wednesday night as they were beaten 2-0 at home by a Preston side who were winless in nine prior to kick-off.
  • The announcement of Ömer Riza's permanent appointment has not yielded the desired reaction, and the away side are now winless in six Championship matches.
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