Cardiff failed to produce a response to Viktor Gyokeres' 15th-minute strike on Wednesday night as they left the Coventry Building Society Arena empty-handed. Mick McCarthy's side have lost two of their last three league games ahead of this tough test. Bournemouth were far from dominant against a strong QPR side earlier in the week, but an impressive first half display proved enough to get the Cherries over the line. Scott Parker's side are still unbeaten this season and are hanging onto the coattails of the top two. 1:2
Mick McCarthy could recall centre-forward James Collins to partner Welsh international Kieffer Moore up front. Leandro Bacuna is struggling with a groin injury and joins Ryan Giles and Joe Ralls on the Bluebirds injury list. Scott Parker could switch up his backline for the trip to South Wales with Chris Mepham in line to replace the experienced Gary Cahill. Former Preston midfielder Ben Pearson could also return to the starting XI in place of summer signing Ryan Christie.
Bournemouth have scored at least 2 goals in 6 of their last 7 matches (Championship). Cardiff have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 3 home matches against Bournemouth in all competitions. Bournemouth are undefeated in their last 7 matches (Championship).
Cardiff failed to produce a response to Viktor Gyokeres' 15th-minute strike on Wednesday night as they left the Coventry Building Society Arena empty-handed. Mick McCarthy's side have lost two of their last three league games ahead of this tough test. Bournemouth were far from dominant against a strong QPR side earlier in the week, but an impressive first half display proved enough to get the Cherries over the line. Scott Parker's side are still unbeaten this season and are hanging onto the coattails of the top two. 1:2
Mick McCarthy could recall centre-forward James Collins to partner Welsh international Kieffer Moore up front. Leandro Bacuna is struggling with a groin injury and joins Ryan Giles and Joe Ralls on the Bluebirds injury list. Scott Parker could switch up his backline for the trip to South Wales with Chris Mepham in line to replace the experienced Gary Cahill. Former Preston midfielder Ben Pearson could also return to the starting XI in place of summer signing Ryan Christie.
Bournemouth have scored at least 2 goals in 6 of their last 7 matches (Championship). Cardiff have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 3 home matches against Bournemouth in all competitions. Bournemouth are undefeated in their last 7 matches (Championship).
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