FootyMAD's Derby County match preview

Last updated : 07 April 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Cardiff City v Derby County fixture

Cardiff City are ready to welcome Derby County to Ninian Park on Wednesday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Bluebirds are clearly on top, having won 12 and lost only 3 of the 22 games.

The previous match played between the two at Ninian Park was within the last three years, in October 2006, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 20 SepDerby County1 - 1Cardiff CityCHMP
2006/2007Sat 17 MarDerby County3 - 1Cardiff CityCHMP
2006/2007Sat 28 OctCardiff City2-2Derby CountyCHMP
2005/2006Sat 17 DecCardiff City0 - 0Derby CountyCHMP
2005/2006Sat 20 AugDerby County2 - 1Cardiff CityCHMP
2004/2005Sat 01 JanDerby County0 - 1Cardiff CityCHMP
2004/2005Sat 18 SepCardiff City0 - 2Derby CountyCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Cardiff City have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Bluebirds in those games, with 7 conceded.

The Rams have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The games have constituted a decent return of 13 goals for the Rams, and 9 goals against.

Cardiff City's total of 64 points from their 39 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola Championship. Derby County find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 48 points from their 39 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Cardiff City6222898
Derby County6141897

FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Derby County is certainly an interesting one with me deciding its going to end up with a victory for the Bluebirds in a close run game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Cardiff City Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Derby County Not won in previous 3 away matches.
Drawn each of the last 2 games.
No win in the 4 most recent games.