FootyMAD's Barnsley match preview

Last updated : 02 March 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Cardiff City v Barnsley fixture

Cardiff City prepare to entertain Barnsley at Ninian Park on Tuesday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Bluebirds are clearly on top, having won 11 and lost only 4 of the 18 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Ninian Park was less than a year ago, in May 2008, with Cardiff City running out comfortable 3-0 winners in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Tue 16 SepBarnsley0 - 1Cardiff CityCHMP
2007/2008Sun 04 MayCardiff City3-0BarnsleyCHMP
2007/2008Sun 06 AprBarnsley0 - 1Cardiff CityFAC
2007/2008Sat 29 SepBarnsley1 - 1Cardiff CityCHMP
2006/2007Fri 02 FebCardiff City2 - 0BarnsleyCHMP
2006/2007Sat 05 AugBarnsley1 - 2Cardiff CityCHMP
2002/2003Sat 08 FebCardiff City1 - 1BarnsleyLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Cardiff City are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, The Bluebirds have scored 7 and conceded 0 during this period.

Barnsley have an average recent record on the road, winning 2 of the last six, but losing the other 4. Tykes have conceded 12 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Cardiff City lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola Championship, picking up 53 points from their 32 games so far. Barnsley find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 39 points from their 33 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Cardiff City6222678
Barnsley6213497

FootyMad's prediction ...

Cardiff City may be coming up against a decent side in Barnsley, but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Bluebirds. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Cardiff City Unbeaten in the last 9 home games.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Barnsley 7 games since last away draw.
4 games since last defeat.