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Last updated : 28 August 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Doncaster Rovers v Cardiff City fixture

Cardiff City face a trip to Doncaster Rovers at Keepmoat Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve on a record of draws against their opponents.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in August 2008, 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:
2008/2009Sat 07 MarCardiff City3 - 0Doncaster Rvs.CHMP
2008/2009Sat 16 AugDoncaster Rvs.1 - 1Cardiff CityCHMP
1997/1998Sat 14 MarCardiff City7 - 1Doncaster Rvs.LGE2
1997/1998Tue 04 NovDoncaster Rvs.1 - 1Cardiff CityLGE2
1996/1997Tue 08 AprDoncaster Rvs.3 - 3Cardiff CityLGE2
1996/1997Fri 14 MarCardiff City0 - 2Doncaster Rvs.LGE2
1995/1996Sat 03 FebCardiff City3 - 2Doncaster Rvs.LGE2

Recent respective form guides

Doncaster Rovers's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While Rovers have scored 5, 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. While the Bluebirds have hit 8 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Doncaster Rvs. find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 3 points from their 4 matches. Cardiff City are leading the way in the Coca-Cola Championship, with their 4 games giving them a return of 10 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Doncaster Rvs.6132496
Cardiff City651017416

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 Keepmoat Stadium with Cardiff City coasting to victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Doncaster Rvs. Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Cardiff City Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.