FootyMAD's Cardiff City match preview

Last updated : 29 September 2006 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 20 previous games, with the hosts winning just 4.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in August 2005, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2 - 2 draw in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 11 MarWolves2 - 0Cardiff CityCHMP
2005/2006Sat 27 AugCardiff City2 - 2WolvesCHMP
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

Recent respective form guides

Cardiff City have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the Bluebirds in those games, with 5 conceded.

The Wolves have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The Wolves's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 5 goals for and 3 against.

Cardiff City are leading the way in the Coca-Cola Championship, with their 9 games giving them a return of 20 points. Wolves's total of 16 points from their 9 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola Championship.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Cardiff City631213810
Wolves63124210

FootyMad's prediction ...

This is a game which sees both teams in reasonable shape, and one which the Madmen are pretty confident will end up as a draw. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Cardiff City 5 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Wolves Last drawn game 6 outings ago.