FootyMAD's Cardiff City match preview

Last updated : 26 August 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Cardiff City v Wolverhampton Wanderers fixture

Wolves face a trip to Cardiff City at Ninian Park on Saturday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 7 of the 19 previous games, with the hosts winning just 4.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in December 2004, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sun 26 DecCardiff City1 - 1WolvesCHMP
2004/2005Sat 25 SepWolves2 - 3Cardiff CityCHMP
1988/1989Tue 04 AprCardiff City1 - 1WolvesLGE1
1988/1989Tue 10 JanWolves2 - 0Cardiff CityLGE1
1987/1988Sat 06 FebWolves1 - 4Cardiff CityLGE2
1987/1988Sat 05 SepCardiff City3 - 2WolvesLGE2
1986/1987Sat 24 JanCardiff City0 - 2WolvesLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Cardiff City have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Wolves have an average recent record on the road, losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. The Wolves's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 7.

Cardiff City are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 3 points from 4 matches. Wolves's 7 points from 4 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Cardiff City6303779
Wolves641112613

FootyMad's prediction ...

The away form of the Wolves has not been the best, though the Footymad panel sees them pulling off a narrow win on their visit to Cardiff City. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Cardiff City 6 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 6 .
Wolves Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.