FootyMAD's Brighton & Hove Albion match preview

Last updated : 14 October 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Brighton & Hove Albion v Cardiff City fixture

Cardiff City face a trip to Brighton & Hove Albion at Withdean Stadium on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Bluebirds will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 14 and win only 6 of the 27 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in October 2004, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 12 FebCardiff City2 - 0Brighton & HACHMP
2004/2005Tue 19 OctBrighton & HA1 - 1Cardiff CityCHMP
2001/2002Thu 31 JanBrighton & HA1 - 0Cardiff CityLGE1
2001/2002Sat 29 SepCardiff City1 - 1Brighton & HALGE1
2000/2001Sat 10 FebBrighton & HA1 - 0Cardiff CityLGE2
2000/2001Tue 05 DecBrighton & HA2 - 0Cardiff CityASSM
2000/2001Sat 09 SepCardiff City1 - 1Brighton & HALGE2

Recent respective form guides

Brighton & Hove Albion's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While Seagulls have scored 7, a worringly large 10 have been leaked at the other end.

Cardiff City's away form is none too clever either, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The games have constituted a decent return of 9 goals for the Bluebirds, and 8 goals against.

Brighton & HA are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 10 points from 12 matches. Cardiff City's 15 points from 11 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Brighton & HA60427104
Cardiff City64118313

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 Withdean Stadium with Cardiff City coasting to victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Brighton & HA Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not won in the 6 most recent games.
Cardiff City Undefeated in last 4 away games.