It was the result that nobody had predicted last weekend, as Cardiff City secured a 3-1 win in their first home Premier League game against 2011-12 league champions Manchester City.
The latest Cardiff v Everton odds with Paddy Power offering more than a hint in the betting value, with Malky Mackay’s side a very backable price for the home in of 9/4.
The Bluebirds will hope to emulate the performance they gave last weekend when Everton make the trip to the Welsh capital.
Malkay Mackay’s side came from a goal down to beat Manchester City 3-2 and they be looking for a second straight win against an Everton side that has yet to taste a league victory this season.
They were simply exceptional in their work on that occasion and, ultimately, were well deserving of their win. The tests come thick and fast in the Premier League, though, and this weekend marks the visit of Roberto Martinez's Everton side.
The Toffees have put in two strong-looking league performances thus far this campaign but have been forced to come away with a solitary point from both encounters. Martinez will certainly be hoping for more this weekend.
Change is already underway at Goodison Park, with Everton looking to retain possession much more this season than in previous years, while also creating plenty of chances. The cup victory over Stevenage in midweek perhaps offered a glimpse of the role Barcelona's on-loan attacker, Gerard Deulofeu, could play at Everton this year as well.
So far Cardiff City has won a home game, and lost an away game gaining 3 points in two games. That has them currently sitting at 11th in the table, or in the middle of the pack. It’s still very early in the season.
Date: August 31 Start Time: 10:00 a.m. ET
Venue: Cardiff City Stadium
