Joe Ralls spoke to the press to preview Saturday's Severnside derby against Bristol City at Cardiff City Stadium.
The Bluebirds claimed a 1-1 draw in the reverse fixture, with Ollie Tanner on the scoresheet at Ashton Gate.
"It’s a massive game," Joe began. "We’ve been on a good run at home, had some good wins here in the last couple of games.
"It’s one that we’re looking forward to. It’s a derby, a big game and I'm expecting a good atmosphere."
"It’s an important game for us, one we’re really looking forward to and it’s crucial that we go out there and get a win."
City head into Saturday's fixture looking for an immediate reaction to a narrow defeat to Portsmouth at Fratton Park.
The Bluebirds skipper continued: “It was disappointing in midweek. We’re giving ourselves a lot to do away from home at the minute, especially with the starts we’re having, it’s making games difficult for us. It slipped away from us on Tuesday in a big game, but we have to put that to bed.
"Luckily, we have a big game that we can focus on. Bristol City at home on Saturday, full focus turns to that and we want to respond.
“We went on a decent run, but you still have to keep progressing. We’ve got to win more games and we know that. We’ve made a lot of big steps over the course of the season and we’re in a better place than we were a few months ago.
"I know we’ve had a few losses in the league against Leeds, which was always going to be difficult, and in midweek, but I think we’re in a good place to be able to play at home on Saturday and produce a good performance."
Rallsy's appearance in midweek saw him break into the top ten of Cardiff City's all-time appearance-makers.
"It gives me massive pride, Joe added. "There are some unbelievable names in there, some that I know very well and some not so well, a little bit before my time.
"It’s just fantastic to be alongside some of those greats that have played for the Club. I’m in illustrious company and really proud to be in there."