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Aston Villa and Cardiff City face each other in a match that promises to be competitive, especially in a competition like the FA Cup. Aston Villa, playing at home, seem to be slightly favored, especially considering their recent win against Chelsea and their higher position in the Premier League. Meanwhile, Cardiff City bring with them a defense that has the potential to complicate their opponents' offensive sectors, but they need more consistency and aggression in attack to turn good intentions into tangible results. Given the scenario of the game, where Villa can take advantage of Cardiff's mistakes in their back line, the likelihood is that both teams will score. Given the attacking momentum of both teams and the defensive fragility seen in recent matches, this choice seems to fit the bill for this match.
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Preview
Aston Villa and Cardiff meet at Villa Park, in a match for this stage of the FA Cup (5th Round). The only recent head‑to‑head between these two teams was played on 30‑11‑2022, and ended in a (3‑1) win by Cardiff City. Both teams register significant differences between home and away results, so the home/away factor is worth atention.
Analysis Aston Villa
The home team comes to this stage of the FA Cup (5th Round) after a home win by (2‑1) against Tottenham Hotspur. This is a team that is often stronger at home, with the help of its supporters, so they usually make good use of the home advantage, since in the last 30 matches they register 4 wins, 2 draws and 9 losses in away matches; against 8 wins, 6 draws and 1 loss at their stadium. In their last match, for the Premier League, they got an away loss against Crystal Palace by (4‑1). In the last 10 home matches Aston Villa has won 6 and tied 4. Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded at least one goal in each of the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 8 of the last 10 matches. There is a tendency for goals in their home matches, since 28 of the last 32 have ended with Over 1,5 goals and 22 out of 32 have ended with Over 2,5 goals. They have conceded the first goal in 10 of their 15 matches, and have only turned the score around in 2.
In their last five matches, Aston Villa have put in a mixed performance. They started with an important 2-1 win against Tottenham in the FA Cup. That result was followed by a draw with Ipswich Town in the Premier League, where they showed solid defense but missed a few chances in attack. The team showed resilience by drawing with Liverpool in a thrilling 2-2 draw, with the highlight being their ability to react after going behind. With a 2-1 win over Chelsea, they showed improvement in their defensive organization and ability to convert set-pieces into goals. However, a heavy 4-1 defeat against Crystal Palace exposed certain defensive frailties, especially in the opposition's quick transitions. Overall, Villa combine solidity with moments of vulnerability, typical of a team under construction and aiming to improve their position in the Premier League table.
In their last five matches, Aston Villa have put in a mixed performance. They started with an important 2-1 win against Tottenham in the FA Cup. That result was followed by a draw with Ipswich Town in the Premier League, where they showed solid defense but missed a few chances in attack. The team showed resilience by drawing with Liverpool in a thrilling 2-2 draw, with the highlight being their ability to react after going behind. With a 2-1 win over Chelsea, they showed improvement in their defensive organization and ability to convert set-pieces into goals. However, a heavy 4-1 defeat against Crystal Palace exposed certain defensive frailties, especially in the opposition's quick transitions. Overall, Villa combine solidity with moments of vulnerability, typical of a team under construction and aiming to improve their position in the Premier League table.
Confirmed Lineup: Emiliano Martínez, Lamar Bogarde, Ian Maatsen, Andrés García Robledo, Ezri Konsa, Youri Tielemans, John McGinn, Asensio, Marcus Rashford, Ollie Watkins, Leon Bailey.
Coach: U. Emery Etxegoien.
Analysis Cardiff
The away team comes to this stage of the FA Cup (5th Round) after a away win by (2‑4), after a penalty shootout, against Stoke City. This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, stronger with the help of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 2 wins, 9 draws and 4 losses in away matches, with 19 goals scored and 27 conceded; against 7 wins, 3 draws and 5 losses at their stadium, with 20 goals scored and 16 conceded. In their last match, for the Championship, they got a home win against Hull City by (1‑0). In the last 10 away matches Cardiff has won 3, tied 4 and lost 3. Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 8 of the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have scored goals in 9 of the last 10 matches. In 15 matches, they have conceded the first goal 6 times and have never been able to turn the score around.
Cardiff City are coming off a period of inconsistent performance, which is reflected in their position in the Championship table. They recently picked up a crucial 1-0 win against Hull City, showing defensive competence. Before that, they drew twice in the league, against Bristol City and Plymouth Argyle, both 1-1, finding it difficult to maintain a lead until the end of the game. However, their defense showed strength when needed, holding off persistent attacks from their opponents. The team also had to deal with a painful 2-1 defeat to Portsmouth, exposing problems in maintaining concentration throughout the 90 minutes. In the FA Cup, they drew with Stoke City but managed to win on penalties, showing nerves of steel. Overall, Cardiff have a fighting mentality, but they continue to face challenges in attack, where finishing efficiency has been an issue.
Cardiff City are coming off a period of inconsistent performance, which is reflected in their position in the Championship table. They recently picked up a crucial 1-0 win against Hull City, showing defensive competence. Before that, they drew twice in the league, against Bristol City and Plymouth Argyle, both 1-1, finding it difficult to maintain a lead until the end of the game. However, their defense showed strength when needed, holding off persistent attacks from their opponents. The team also had to deal with a painful 2-1 defeat to Portsmouth, exposing problems in maintaining concentration throughout the 90 minutes. In the FA Cup, they drew with Stoke City but managed to win on penalties, showing nerves of steel. Overall, Cardiff have a fighting mentality, but they continue to face challenges in attack, where finishing efficiency has been an issue.
Confirmed Lineup: Ethan Horvath, Luey Giles, Dimitris Goutas, William Fish, Dylan Lawlor, Perry Ng, Aaron Ramsey, Rubin Colwill, Callum Robinson, Anwar El Ghazi, Christopher Willock.
Coach: M. Hudson.
Frequently asked questions
👉 Which is the recommended bet for the Aston Villa Cardiff match?
The tip and bet suggestion for the Aston Villa vs Cardiff match, on 28 February 2025, of the preview written by the editors of Betting Academy Kenya, goes to: Both teams score? Yes ⇒ bet available on betfair.
👉 In which stadium will the Aston Villa Cardiff be played?
The Aston Villa vs Cardiff on 28 February 2025 will be played at Birmingham, Villa Park.
👉 Which is the most voted bet for this match?
The most voted bet by tipsters at Betting Academy Kenya, for the Aston Villa Cardiff match, on the "match odds" market, was a win by Aston Villa at with 89% of the tips.
FA Cup
FA Cup - 2024/2025
- 100% 872 / 872 Games
- Home team wins 45.76%
- Draws 18.81%
- Away team wins 35.44%
- Over 1.5 80.05%
- Over 2.5 58.37%
- Over 3.5 38.76%
- Goals 2681
- Goals /match 3.07
- Goals /match home 1.69
- Goals /match away 1.39
- Both teams score 55.28%
- Goals after 80' 5.52%
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