The two sides will go head to head next Sunday with Welsh bragging rights once again at stake. It will be the third derby meeting of the season – the Swans won the first in the Carling Cup and honours were shared in a 2-2 draw at the Liberty back in November.<\/p>\n
But this time it will be different as Cardiff take home advantage and therefore the greater supporter numbers for the game – a factor that Legg thinks will play a big part in the outcome of the game.<\/p>\n
Speaking to Wales on Sunday, Legg said “As it’s the last derby match at Ninian that really will add spice to the occasion<\/p>\n
“Both clubs are going really well, but I believe Cardiff will win it.<\/p>\n
“Swansea will find the atmosphere intimidating. They will be up against the fans – and they are a factor.<\/p>\n
“The Swans have had a tremendous season, but Cardiff are the side best equipped to go into the Premier League right now.<\/p>\n
“I’ll be there and it will be a massive occasion, I’m not far off with my start of season predictions. Both Swansea and Cardiff have had outstanding seasons. The two managers, Roberto Martinez and Dave Jones, deserve a lot of credit.<\/p>\n
“Neither have had real money to spend and yet they have built squads full of quality.<\/p>\n
“They (Cardiff) still aren’t completely out of the running for a top-two finish. There are some huge fixtures to come – including Cardiff v Swansea, Birmingham v Wolves and Bristol City v Preston North End next weekend.<\/p>\n
“Swansea, too, have done a great job. They also can still qualify for the play-offs if they can put a winning run together.<\/p>\n
“Swansea will still have done well if they finish in the top half of the Championship table, which looks certain.<\/p>\n
“Then they will have to prepare for a tough second season at Championship level. That won’t be easy because the second season is always difficult.<\/p>\n
“Championship football is a tough old division. It’s so difficult to get out of and Cardiff have discovered that since they were promoted.<\/p>\n
“But Swansea are building steadily towards strengthening their case.”<\/p>\n