History of the Cardiff City v Blackpool fixture
Cardiff City prepare to entertain Blackpool at Cardiff City Stadium on Saturday afternoon,
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Cardiff City Stadium was less than a year ago, in February 2012, as the visitors ran out cosy 1-3 winners in a Championship match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Sat 04 Feb | Cardiff City | 1-3 | Blackpool | Championship |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 17 Sep | Blackpool | 1 - 1 | Cardiff City | Championship |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 22 May | Blackpool | 3 - 2 | Cardiff City | Football League Play-Offs (Lvl 2) |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 09 Jan | Cardiff City | 1 - 1 | Blackpool | Championship |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 15 Aug | Blackpool | 1 - 1 | Cardiff City | Championship |
| 2008/2009 | Tue 28 Oct | Cardiff City | 2 - 0 | Blackpool | Championship |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 04 Oct | Blackpool | 1 - 1 | Cardiff City | Championship |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Cardiff City have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Bluebirds in those games, with 5 conceded.
Blackpool have an average recent record on the road, losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. The Seasiders's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 7 goals for and 6 against.
Cardiff City lie just outside the playoff positions in the npower Championship, picking up 13 points from their 7 games so far.
Blackpool are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 13 points from 7 games.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff City | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 10 |
| Blackpool | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 7 | 10 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Cardiff City are starting to turn Cardiff City Stadium into a fortress, but the quality of opposition for this game makes your FootyMad panel believe the teams will share the spoils on this occasion. No-score draw
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Cardiff City | Won 3 successive home games. 5 games since last home draw. Not drawn a match in their last 5 . |
| Blackpool | Not won in previous 2 away matches. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here