FootyMAD's Coventry City match preview

Last updated : 09 February 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Coventry City v Cardiff City fixture

Cardiff City face a trip to Coventry City at Coventry Arena on Saturday afternoon, and have come away with little in previous meetings, having been beaten a depressing 13 out of 18 times.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in April 2006, with Coventry City running out comfortable 3 - 1 winners in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 12 AugCardiff City1 - 0Coventry CityCHMP
2005/2006Sun 30 AprCoventry City3 - 1Cardiff CityCHMP
2005/2006Sun 06 NovCardiff City0 - 0Coventry CityCHMP
2004/2005Sat 12 MarCoventry City1 - 1Cardiff CityCHMP
2004/2005Tue 10 AugCardiff City2 - 1Coventry CityCHMP
2003/2004Tue 02 MarCardiff City0 - 1Coventry CityCHMP
2003/2004Sat 18 OctCoventry City1 - 3Cardiff CityCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Coventry City have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, While Sky Blues have scored 6, a worringly large 9 have been leaked at the other end.

Cardiff City have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. Bluebirds have conceded 12 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Coventry City find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 37 points from their 31 matches. Cardiff City's total of 52 points from their 31 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola Championship.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Coventry City61148144
Cardiff City63127810

FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the Bluebirds out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Coventry City. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Coventry City 4 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Cardiff City Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.