FootyMAD's Cardiff City match preview

Last updated : 22 August 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Cardiff City v Bristol City fixture

Bristol City face a trip to Cardiff City at Ninian Park on Sunday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 37 games played, Robins have recorded 13 wins, and Cardiff City have come away with 15 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in September 2008, when they played out a goalless draw in a Championship match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sun 15 MarBristol City1 - 1Cardiff CityCHMP
2008/2009Sat 13 SepCardiff City0 - 0Bristol CityCHMP
2007/2008Sat 22 MarCardiff City2 - 1Bristol CityCHMP
2007/2008Sat 15 DecBristol City1 - 0Cardiff CityCHMP
2002/2003Tue 13 MayBristol City0 - 0Cardiff CityD2PO
2002/2003Sat 10 MayCardiff City1 - 0Bristol CityD2PO
2002/2003Tue 22 AprBristol City2 - 0Cardiff CityLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Cardiff City have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 16 goals for the Bluebirds, with 8 goals against.

In complete contrast to Cardiff City, Bristol City are having a torrid time on their travels, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Robins have hit 6 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Cardiff City are leading the way in the Coca-Cola Championship, with their 3 games giving them a return of 7 points. Bristol City's total of 7 points from their 3 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola Championship.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Cardiff City631211710
Bristol City63216711

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Bluebirds, as the Robins have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Cardiff City 6 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Bristol City Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.