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Cardiff City set to face Sheffield Wednesday as they aim for crucial victory

Cardiff City set to face Sheffield Wednesday as they aim for crucial victory

Cardiff City are still at risk of relegation in the Championship as the matches in the second tier resume after the international break.

The Bluebirds are only one place above the relegation zone with just one point separating them, and they have eight games left to play. Therefore, their upcoming home match against Sheffield Wednesday, who are in 12th place, holds significant importance as Cardiff fights to stay clear of relegation.

Team news

Callum O'Dowda had to withdraw from the Republic of Ireland squad at the beginning of the international break due to a minor injury, but Cardiff is optimistic that he will be available for Saturday's match.

However, the hosts will be missing Aaron Ramsey, Jak Alnwick, Ollie Tanner, and Ronan Kpakio due to injuries.

Meanwhile, Di'Shon Bernard and Akin Famewo will still be unavailable for Danny Rohl's squad, and Yan Valery and Stuart Armstrong are doubtful for the visitors.

The stats

Cardiff managed to break a three-game losing streak in the Championship by defeating Blackburn Rovers 2-1 at Ewood Park before the international break.

Sheffield Wednesday's form has been inconsistent since the start of February, winning three out of nine league games, losing five, and drawing once.

This upcoming match will mark the 77th meeting between Cardiff and Sheffield Wednesday, with each team having won 29 times and 19 matches ending in draws.

The previous encounter between the two teams this season ended in a 1-1 draw at Hillsborough in November.

Wednesday have accumulated 29 points away from home this season, a tally surpassed by only Sheffield United, Leeds United, and Burnley.

Prediction

Cardiff secured a crucial victory against Blackburn before the international break, and they will aim to claim another important three points when they face Sheffield Wednesday.

The battle to avoid relegation remains intense, with just nine points separating 17th-placed Portsmouth and bottom-placed Plymouth Argyle. Therefore, wins in this stage of the season are vital for Cardiff's survival chances.

On the other hand, Sheffield Wednesday had built hope for a late push for the playoffs with consecutive away wins against Plymouth and Norwich City earlier in the month. However, they were narrowly defeated 1-0 by Sheffield United in the Steel City derby in their last outing.

This match holds particular significance for Omer Riza's team, as they are only one point above the relegation zone. They will look to kick off the final stretch of the season with a victory at home.