To build an accurate prediction for the Cardiff - Sheffield hockey match, scheduled for 17 January 2016 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 36 matches this season, winning 19 of them in regulation, drawing 9 times and suffering 8 defeats. Sheffield have played 34 matches this season, in which they won 19 times in regulation, drew 7 times and lost 8 times. In the tournament, Cardiff score an average of 3.3 goals per game against their opponents and concede 2.5. Sheffield score 3.5 and concede 3.1. These sides last met 21 November 2015 at Cardiff's home arena, where the home side won that match.