2020-21 Championship – Cardiff vs Derby Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Cardiff vs Derby kick off? Tuesday 2nd March, 2021 – 19:00 (UK)
Where is Cardiff vs Derby being played? Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff
Where can I get tickets for Cardiff vs Derby? Check official club websites for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Cardiff vs Derby on in the UK? Sky Sports have the rights to Championship matches in the UK, so it is worth checking their schedule
Where can I stream Cardiff vs Derby in the UK? If televised, subscribers can stream the match live on Sky Go
THE TEAM NEWS
CARDIFF
Predicted line-up (3-4-1-2): Phillips; Morrison, Flint, Nelson; Ng, Vaulks, Pack, Bennett, Wilson; Murphy, Moore
Unavailable: Osei-Tutu (Injured), Tomlin (Injured), Vassell (Injured)
Questionable:
DERBY
Predicted line-up (4-4-2): Roos; Byrne, Wisdom, Clarke, Buchanan; Shinnie, Bird; Waghorn, Knight, Jozwiak; Kazim-Richards, Gregory
Unavailable: Bielik (Injured), Davies (Injured)
Questionable: Lawrence (Injured), Marshall (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
Cardiff’s 1-1 draw away at Middlesbrough ensured that the Bluebirds remain unbeaten under Mick McCarthy, having won six and drawn three of their nine games under his stewardship so far. They host Derby here, with the Rams coming off the back of a hard-fought draw with Nottingham Forest in a fierce East Midlands Derby. Such a contest is likely to have taken a large amount out of Wayne Rooney’s side physically ahead of a long away trip and Cardiff may be set to capitalise. In such good form and with home advantage in their favour, Cardiff have to be favoured here.
