Crystal Palace failed to build on their win over Manchester City as Cardiff held them to a frustrating goalless draw at Selhurst Park.
Palace made a fast start and could have taken the lead within the opening couple of minutes, but Andros Townsend struck the woodwork from close range after good work by Wilfried Zaha.
The Eagles continued to dictate the tempo of the match for most of the first half but couldn't test Neil Etheridge. Luka Milivojevic sent a tame effort into the Filipino's hands and Townsend skied another effort over the crossbar.
Cardiff's best chance came from a pinpoint Kadeem Harris cross, but it arrived on the head of Bobby Reid too quickly and he couldn't adjust his body to divert the ball goalwards.