Cardiff vs Chelsea preview: What time, what channel, how can I watch online, predicted line-ups, odds and more

A look ahead to the Premier League fixture at Cardiff City Stadium

Bradley West
Friday 29 March 2019 09:16 EDT
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Cardiff host Chelsea on Saturday hoping to boost their survival hopes.

Neil Warnock's men sit 18th, two points from safety and 17th placed Burnley, but they do have a game in hand over the Clarets and will be hoping to get a bonus result against the Blues.

Chelsea are currently sixth and are three points behind Arsenal who occupy the final Champions League spot.

Maurizio Sarri’s team, though, endured a chastening 2-0 defeat to Everton last time out which dented their chances of the fight for a top-four place.

Victory over Cardiff is essential for the Blues if they are not to slip further behind their rivals.

What time does it start?

Cardiff vs West Ham kicks off at 2.05pm on Sunday March 31.

Where can I watch it?

The match will be shown live on Sky Sports Premier League and Main Event from 1pm. Sky Sports subscribers can also watch the match via the Sky Go app.

The match will also be available to watch via purchasing a NowTV day pass for £7.99.

Highlights will be shown at 10.30pm on Match of the Day on BBC One.

Predicted line-ups

Cardiff: Etheridge, Peltier, Morrison, Ecuele Manga, Bennett, Gunnarsson, Paterson, Murphy, Camarasa, Hoilett, Niasse

Chelsea: Kepa, Azpilicueta, Rudiger, Luiz, Emerson, Kante, Jorginho, Barkley, Pedro, Higuain, Hazard

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Form guide…

Cardiff: WWLLLW

Chelsea: WWWDWL

Head-to-head…

Chelsea 4 (Hazard 3, Willian) Cardiff 1 (Bamba), Premier League, September 2018

Cardiff 1 (Azpilicueta OG) Chelsea (Schurrle, Torres), Premier League, May 2014

Chelsea 4 (Hazard 2, Eto’o, Oscar) Cardiff 1 (Mutch), Premier League, October 2013

Chelsea 4 (Drogba, Ballack, Sturridge, Kalou) Cardiff 1 (Chopra), Premier League, February 2010

Cardiff 2 Chelsea 1, League Cup, October 1986

Odds…

Cardiff to win: 15/2

Chelsea to win: 2/5

Draw: 7/2

Prediction…

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