To build an accurate prediction for the Cardiff - Sheffield hockey match, scheduled for 22 January 2017 in the United Kingdom. Elite League tournament, it is important to consider the teams' form and other key factors that could influence the outcome. Cardiff have played 50 matches this season, winning 23 of them in regulation, drawing 9 times and suffering 18 defeats. Sheffield have played 50 matches this season, in which they won 24 times in regulation, drew 11 times and lost 15 times. In the tournament, Cardiff score an average of 3.4 goals per game against their opponents and concede 2.7. Sheffield score 3.5 and concede 2.5. These sides last met 17 December 2016 at Cardiff's home arena, where the home side won that match.