FootyMAD's Burnley match preview

Last updated : 27 September 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Burnley v Cardiff City fixture

Cardiff City face a trip to Burnley at Turf Moor on Tuesday evening, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Bluebirds will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them ending up on the losing side in more than half of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in November 2003, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a League Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 17 AprCardiff City2 - 0BurnleyCHMP
2003/2004Sat 01 NovBurnley1 - 1Cardiff CityCHMP
1999/2000Sat 01 AprCardiff City1 - 2BurnleyLGE1
1999/2000Sat 18 DecBurnley2 - 1Cardiff CityLGE1
1993/1994Tue 01 MarCardiff City2 - 1BurnleyLGE1
1993/1994Sat 12 FebBurnley2 - 0Cardiff CityLGE1
1991/1992Wed 22 AprBurnley3 - 1Cardiff CityLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Burnley losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 9 to 7.

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 10 goals for and 9 against.

Burnley see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola Championship, showing a record of 12 points from their 10 games played so far, Cardiff City are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola Championship with a return of just 8 points from their 10 games thus far.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Burnley6141757
Cardiff City62138107

FootyMad's prediction ...

Cardiff City have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Burnley may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Burnley Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Drawn each of their last 4 games.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Cardiff City Undefeated in last 3 away games.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.