FM Preview: Millwall v Cardiff City 10 Dec 2011

Last updated : 09 December 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Millwall v Cardiff City fixture

Cardiff City face a trip to Millwall at The Den on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 29 games played, Bluebirds have recorded 6 wins, and Millwall have come away with 13 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in March 2011, when they fought out a thrilling high-scoring 3 - 3 draw in a Championship match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Sat 19 Mar Millwall 3 - 3 Cardiff City Championship
2010/2011 Sat 25 Sep Cardiff City 2 - 1 Millwall Championship
2005/2006 Tue 31 Jan Cardiff City 1 - 1 Millwall Championship
2005/2006 Sat 24 Sep Millwall 0 - 0 Cardiff City Championship
2004/2005 Tue 22 Feb Cardiff City 0 - 1 Millwall Championship
2004/2005 Sat 23 Oct Millwall 2 - 2 Cardiff City Championship
2003/2004 Wed 07 Apr Millwall 0 - 0 Cardiff City League Division One

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

Recent respective form guides

Millwall have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the Lions in those games, with 7 conceded.

Cardiff City have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Bluebirds's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 11 goals for and 9 against.

Millwall are currently lying in 19th place in npower Championship having mustered a points tally of 22 from their 20 matches played.

Cardiff City are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 37 points from 20 games.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Millwall 6 2 1 3 7 7 7
Cardiff City 6 5 1 0 9 2 16

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Bluebirds of late away from home, but your FootyMad panel sees things improving, starting here at The Den with Cardiff City coasting to victory. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Millwall 5 games since last home draw.
Cardiff City Undefeated in last 4 away games.
Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.

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