FootyMAD's Birmingham City match preview

Last updated : 25 August 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Cardiff City v Birmingham City fixture

Cardiff City are ready to welcome Birmingham City to Ninian Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Bluebirds are clearly on top, winning 60.71% of the games played between the two.

The previous match played between the two at Ninian Park was within the last three years, in May 2004, the Bluebirds carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a Friendly Match match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Mon 17 MayCardiff City1-0Birmingham C.FRND
1994/1995Sat 15 AprBirmingham C.2 - 1Cardiff CityLGE1
1994/1995Wed 28 DecCardiff City0 - 1Birmingham C.LGE1
1989/1990Tue 10 AprCardiff City0 - 1Birmingham C.LGE1
1989/1990Tue 31 OctBirmingham C.1 - 1Cardiff CityLGE1
1984/1985Sat 04 MayBirmingham C.2 - 0Cardiff CityCHMP
1984/1985Sat 01 DecCardiff City1 - 2Birmingham C.CHMP

Recent respective form guides

Cardiff City's dreadful home form has resulted in just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While Bluebirds have scored 4, a worringly large 10 have been leaked at the other end.

Birmingham C.'s away form is none too clever either, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. Only 3 goals have been registered in this time, with 5 leaked at the wrong end.

Cardiff City are holding the final promotion place in the Coca-Cola Championship, and have accumulated 10 points from the 4 games they have played so far. Birmingham C. are leading the way in the Coca-Cola Championship, with their 4 games giving them a return of 10 points.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Cardiff City63126710
Birmingham C.64116313

FootyMad's prediction ...

These are testing times at Ninian Park for the Bluebirds and the Madmen are unable to see past Birmingham C. claiming victory in a close match.

Sequence statistics:
Cardiff City Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Birmingham C. 6 games since last defeat.