Cardiff City Expected Lineup
Cardiff City are projected to deploy a 4-2-3-1 formation based on recent league performances and injury reports. Key absences and tactical preferences influence the selection.
- Goalkeeper: Ryan Allsop
- Defenders: Perry Ng, Cedric Kipré, Mark McGuinness, Jamilu Collins
- Midfielders: Joe Ralls, Ryan Wintle
- Attacking Midfielders/Wingers: Callum O'Dowda, Rubin Colwill, Isaak Davies
- Striker: Kion Etete
Potential substitutes may include players like Andy Rinomhota or Ollie Tanner for fresh legs in midfield and attack.
Sunderland Expected Lineup
Sunderland are likely to set up in a 4-2-3-1 system, emphasizing pace and width, given current squad fitness and opposition analysis.
- Goalkeeper: Anthony Patterson
- Defenders: Trai Hume, Daniel Ballard, Luke O'Nien, Dennis Cirkin
- Midfielders: Dan Neil, Corry Evans
- Attacking Midfielders/Wingers: Jack Clarke, Alex Pritchard, Patrick Roberts
- Striker: Ross Stewart
Key impact subs could feature Ellis Simms or Jewison Bennette to bolster the forward line if needed.
