FootyMAD's Crewe Alexandra match preview

Last updated : 18 March 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Cardiff City v Crewe Alexandra fixture

Cardiff City prepare to entertain Crewe Alexandra at Ninian Park at lunchtime on Saturday, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 1 of the 11 previous games, with the Bluebirds winning just 5.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Ninian Park was just last season, in September 2003, with Cardiff City running out comfortable 3-0 winners in a League Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 07 AugCrewe Alex.2 - 2Cardiff CityCHMP
2003/2004Sat 20 MarCrewe Alex.0 - 1Cardiff CityCHMP
2003/2004Sat 27 SepCardiff City3-0Crewe Alex.CHMP
2002/2003Sat 03 MayCrewe Alex.1 - 1Cardiff CityLGE1
2002/2003Sat 28 SepCardiff City2 - 1Crewe Alex.LGE1
2000/2001Tue 16 JanCrewe Alex.2 - 1Cardiff CityFAC
2000/2001Sat 06 JanCardiff City1 - 1Crewe Alex.FAC

Recent respective form guides

Cardiff City have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. These games have seen the Bluebirds score just 6 goals, though they have conceded 3.

The away form of Crewe Alex. is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. The Railwaymen have conceded 15 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Cardiff City are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 41 points from 37 matches. Crewe Alex. find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 44 points from their 38 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Cardiff City6213557
Crewe Alex.60243142

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its a close one to call, but I think that Bluebirds's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past Crewe Alex.. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Cardiff City 6 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Crewe Alex. Not won in previous 6 away matches.
No win in the 13 most recent games.