Burnley vs Cardiff City Live Stream: Carabao Cup Match Preview

The Carabao Cup continues with a compelling third-round clash as Burnley hosts Cardiff City at Turf Moor. This match pits a Premier League team against an in-form League One side, setting the stage for an exciting cup tie.

Match Details:

Competition	Date	Kick-off (GMT)	Venue
Carabao Cup	Tuesday, September 23, 2025	7:45 PM	Turf Moor, Burnley, England

Team Form and Analysis:

Burnley has had a difficult start to their Premier League campaign, currently sitting in the bottom half of the table. The hosts are coming off a 1-1 home draw against Nottingham Forest. Under new manager Scott Parker, Burnley has struggled for consistency, and they will be looking to the Carabao Cup to turn their fortunes around. They are dealing with a number of key injuries, with Zeki Amdouni, Jordan Beyer, and Connor Roberts all ruled out. It is expected that Parker will rotate his squad for this cup tie, giving a chance to some of the club’s younger players.

Cardiff City, meanwhile, has had a strong start to their League One season, currently sitting in the top half of the table. The visitors are coming off a 3-1 home defeat to Bradford City, which was their first league loss of the season. Their journey in the Carabao Cup has been impressive, with back-to-back victories over Cheltenham Town and an away victory over Exeter City. They will be looking to continue their impressive run and cause an upset against their Premier League opponents.

Head-to-Head:

The historical head-to-head record between these two clubs is closely contested. The two teams have faced each other 27 times, with both sides having 8 victories. However, Burnley has a slight edge in recent encounters, being unbeaten in their last nine meetings with Cardiff. This historical dominance will be a psychological boost for the hosts as they look to secure a much-needed victory.

Player to Watch:

Burnley: All eyes will be on their key attacking players, particularly Jaidon Anthony, who has been in sensational form, scoring three goals this season.
Cardiff City: The focus for Cardiff will be on their key attacking players, who will be looked upon to exploit any defensive vulnerabilities in the Burnley side.

Prediction:

Given Burnley’s superior squad quality, their strong home record against Cardiff, and the visitors’ recent loss, the hosts are the clear favorites to win this match. However, Cardiff’s impressive form in their league and their desire to cause an upset suggest that this will be a much tighter contest than in previous seasons. A narrow home victory for Burnley or a hard-fought draw seems like a very plausible outcome, as they look to continue their cup run.

Live Stream and TV Broadcast:

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