The Bluebirds host Norwich City in their last game before the international break.
The Opposition:
The Canaries saw key players Teemu Pukki, Max Aarons and Andrew Omobamidele depart in the summer. Therefore, Canaries boss David Wagner was forced into making signings in the summer, the German boss brought in Ashley Barnes from Burnley, Jack Stacey from Bournemouth, Shane Duffy from Fulham, Christian Fassnacht from Young Boys, Emmanuel Adegboyega from Drogheda United, George Long from Millwall, Pedro Lima from Palmeiras, Adam Forshaw from Leeds, Ui-Jo Hwang from Nottingham Forest and Danny Batth from Sunderland.
Norwich typically lineup with a 4-2-3-1 with The Canaries creativity typically coming from the two deep lying playmakers. Wagner utilises both holding midfielders to switch from defence to attack. Norwich's wingers typically make inside runs, allowing the fullbacks room on the overlap. Since Wagner's arrival, Norwich have typically pressed high and tried to catch out the oppositions defence on the ball.
Without a win in seven, Norwich currently sit 17th in the Championship table.
The Bluebirds:
Erol Bulut's side are coming off the back of a decent point away at inform Stoke. The Bluebirds created plenty of chances but just couldn't find the back of the net, nevertheless a good point against a strong Stoke team.
The Bluebirds will hope to pick apart Norwich and make the most of inexperience in The Canaries back line.
Team News:
Cardiff City - No new injuries post Stoke. O'Dowda and Ramsey remain out.
Norwich City - Angus Gunn, Ashley Barnes, Ben Gibson, Grant Hanley, Jacob Sorensen and Josh Sargent are all out injured for the visitors. Shane Duffy is suspended.
Preferred XI:
GK - Jak Alnwick
LB - Jamilu Collins
LCB - Mark McGuinness
RCB - Dimitrios Goutas
RB - Perry Ng
LDM - Joe Ralls
RDM - Manolis Siopis
CAM - Rubin Colwill
LW - Karlan Grant
RW - Josh Bowler
ST - Kion Etete
Prediction:
Cardiff City 1-0 Norwich City
I don't see it being as easy as some expect, but I do expect The Bluebirds to make the most of Norwich's current lack of confidence.
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