Cardiff v Leicester

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Cardiff City had to make do with a point in their Boxing Day 2-2 draw at home with Plymouth Argyle but nevertheless, that result saw Cardiff climb up into the top half of the Championship in 11th place while Leicester City were held to a 1-1 draw away from home at second placed Ipswich Town at Portman Road.

Cardiff City have captured just two wins in their last seven games overall though in the Championship which have been victories over strugglers, Millwall and Sheffield Wednesday, but The Bluebirds have been handed four defeats within this seven-game period which has prevented the Welsh club from making inroads into the top six pack.

Recent defeats at the hands of West Brom, Southampton, Birmingham City and Hull City suggest this upcoming encounter against an in-form Leicester City outfit could spell further trouble for Erol Bulut's side especially as the hosts have also managed just two wins from their previous seven home games as well.

Cardiff City had previously won five of a six-game period from the end of August through to the end of October but the hosts have since struggled to maintain that early momentum as the season has worn on.

Leicester City's five-match winning streak came to a halt on Boxing Day as The Foxes had to make do with just a point in their top-of-the-table clash in the Championship away from home at second placed Ipswich Town but nevertheless, this result extended Leicester City's unbeaten sequence to eight games overall in the Championship.

Having collected no fewer than six wins within these recent eight games, Leicester City now hold a six-point cushion over title rivals, Ipswich Town, as well as an 11-point buffer over third placed Southampton ahead of Friday night's trip to face Cardiff City.

Leicester City's swift and precise counter-attacking strategy has served The Foxes well on their travels so far in this season's Championship campaign as the visitors have suffered just one defeat whilst picking up nine wins from their 12 outings on the road to date and the east midlands club will be eyeing off another three points in Wales on Friday night no doubt.

The bigger picture shows Leicester City have lost just once in their previous 25 away games at Championship level.

Cardiff City v Leicester City Verdict

Cardiff City have struggled for consistency at home so far in this season's Championship campaign and the hosts' indifferent results at home in recent weeks may only serve to put The Bluebirds under further pressure at their Cardiff City Stadium on Friday night when the league leaders come to town.

Leicester City have performed well on the road this season and The Foxes look set for further success here too.

Therefore, our main bet will be Leicester City win @ 1.65

Other side bets worth considering:

Leicester City win & Under 2.5 goals @ 3.75

Correct Score: Leicester City 1-0 @ 7.00