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David Prentice

Cardiff City v Fulham prediction - banking on a goalfest and a 16/1 first scorer

Cardiff City kick-off the weekend action and could go fifth, albeit briefly, with victory over Fulham in the Friday night fixture.

But will they?

The man who knows Cardiff inside out, Glen Williams, gives his inside punting preview on the big South Wales showdown.

Win, lose or draw?

Cardiff 3-2 Fulham. I don't see Cardiff keeping a clean sheet against that Cottagers attack. But if the Bluebirds get an early goal, from a set-piece perhaps, expect more to fly in - at both ends. A goal in the first 15 minutes, for either side, is 21/10 with the pools.com .

Both Teams To Score and Either Team To Win is a solid 7/5 shot with thepools.com. And if you fancy the 3-2 correct scoreline that's a big 25/1 shot .
 


Who’s a good bet for first scorer?

Aden Flint. If Cardiff do score early, a long throw-in could be the catalyst and Flint is invariably the target. He's also a big price, at 16/1 to score first and 6/1 to score any time .


Who’s on the naughty step?


Sean Morrison. Fulham's attack is going to be quick and physical, the Cardiff skipper will have his work cut out for him.
 

Joe Ralls celebrates after scoring for Cardiff City against Huddersfield (Gareth Everett/Huw Evans Agency)


Who’s on pens?

Likely to be Joe Ralls. If you fancy a successfully converted penalty he's 14/1 first scorer and 9/2 any time .

Will Cardiff keep a clean sheet?

No, their defence has been very leaky so far this season, expect the visitors to score. Both Teams To Score is 8/13 .

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