  The purpose of this column is to see if betting on matches that Cardiff City are involved in can be a profitable, rather than a frustrating experience. Before each game a betting preview on City’s latest match will appear here along with a recommended stake.
After approximately 50 matches an accurate reflection of whether your hard earned should be spent paying off your bookie’s holiday home in the Bahamas or on tea for the kids. And so for Saturday…. Crewe Alexandra vs Cardiff City City have a good record at Gresty Road in recent seasons, winning 1-0 last term and earning a goalless draw on the final game of the promotion winning campaign. Plus, the Bluebirds have an excellent record for opening games of the season, winning four and drawing five in the last nine years. They are capable of taking something from the game they are expected to win in what promises to be a tough season. The only injury concern of note Danny Gabbidon, who is trying to shake off a heel injury, but the impressive Robert Page should start in defence.
Alan Lee is likely to partner Robert Earnshaw up front, while Willie Boland and Peter Thorne may also feature in the squad. Mark Rivers has returned to Crewe following a spell at Norwich, but manager Dario Gradi has lost midfield lynchpin Dave Brammer to Stoke, while David Wright has departed for Wigan. The odds on a Cardiff win are appealing, but since it’s the first game, it is advisable to keep the stakes small.
Betting Verdict: Cardiff City to win @ 17/10 ( urlLink SportingOdds ) Stake: 2pts You can receive this weekend’s other top football bets directly to your mobile phone. Text CITY to 80508 . Each tip received costs £1.50. Text STOP to cancel the service. All this weekend’s selections have odds greater than even money. *Please be aware that all betting advice is for informational purposes only and Bluebirds.tv will accept no responsibility for any losses incurred as a result of acting on published advice. Bluebirds.tv advises you to only bet what you can effectively afford to lose. 
