Cardiff – Birmingham

Cardiff will host Birmingham at the Cardiff City Stadium in what promises to be a stark contrast of form, with the home side perched in 19th place on 11 points after two wins, five draws and four defeats, edging a one‑goal deficit at 18‑17, while Birmingham sit comfortably in fifth with 20 points, having recorded five victories, five stalemates and only one loss and boasting a healthy +9 goal difference at 20‑11. The Blues, sitting just nine points clear of the relegation zone, will look to extend their steady climb up the table, whereas the Bluebirds must turn their modest tally of draws into wins if they are to escape the bottom three. Their head‑to‑head record this season has yet to be decided, but the disparity in recent results suggests Birmingham will enter as the clear favorites. Both sides will be keen to secure three points, with Cardiff hoping to narrow the gap and Birmingham aiming to consolidate their push for a top‑four finish.