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Cardiff City are gearing up to host Burnley in what promises to be a thrilling Championship encounter at Cardiff City Stadium on March 4, 2025. The Bluebirds, under Omer Riza's guidance, have been in decent form lately, especially at their home ground where they've won three of their last four matches. Burnley, managed by Scott Parker, come into this fixture with an impressive overall record, having lost just once in their last ten games. Remember that 5-0 drubbing Burnley handed Cardiff back in August? The home team certainly hasn't forgotten and will be looking to set the record straight. But can they?

Cardiff's home form has been nothing short of impressive lately. With a 75% win rate in their last four home games, conceding just two goals while scoring seven, they've made Cardiff City Stadium something of a fortress. Their recent 1-0 victory against Hull shows they can grind out results when needed. And who could forget that electric 3-0 derby win against Swansea back in January? That kind of performance gets fans buzzing! The Bluebirds have also shown they can be entertaining on the road, as evidenced by their crazy 5-7 FA Cup win at Stoke. Riza's men clearly know where the goal is. They'll need that scoring touch against a Burnley side that's been miserly in defense this season.

Scott Parker's Burnley have been absolutely rock-solid defensively. Just three goals conceded in their last ten matches? That's championship-winning form! Their 4-0 thrashing of Sheffield Wednesday last month showcased both their attacking prowess and defensive stability. On the road, the Clarets have managed a respectable 40% win rate, scoring six and conceding just three goals in their last five away fixtures. Their FA Cup victory at Southampton further proves they can handle tough away days. Burnley's current form suggests they're serious contenders for promotion. But Cardiff City Stadium isn't an easy place to visit these days. Will Burnley's defense hold firm against a Cardiff side that's found their scoring boots lately?

The head-to-head record between these two sides couldn't be more balanced. Four wins apiece and ten draws from their previous meetings? Talk about evenly matched! The goal tallies are similarly close, with Burnley edging it 23-21. Of course, that 5-0 hammering Burnley dished out in their last meeting will still be fresh in Cardiff minds. The Bluebirds will surely be out for revenge. While the bookies favor Burnley with a 49.1% chance of victory compared to Cardiff's 23.4%, football has a funny way of defying the odds. With both teams showing good form, this match could genuinely go either way. The draw at 27.5% might be the smart bet, but whatever happens, fans at Cardiff City Stadium should be in for an entertaining evening of Championship football.

Sky Sports+ broadcasts the Cardiff vs. Burnley match in Ireland and the United Kingdom.