FootyMAD's Leeds United match preview

Last updated : 08 August 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Cardiff City v Leeds United fixture

Cardiff City prepare to entertain Leeds United at Ninian Park on Tuesday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Bluebirds are clearly on top, having won 11 and lost only 3 of the 19 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Ninian Park was less than a year ago, in October 2004, when they played out a goalless draw in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 15 JanLeeds Utd.1 - 1Cardiff CityCHMP
2004/2005Sat 02 OctCardiff City0-0Leeds Utd.CHMP
2001/2002Sun 06 JanCardiff City2 - 1Leeds Utd.FAC
1984/1985Sat 29 DecLeeds Utd.1 - 1Cardiff CityCHMP
1984/1985Wed 12 SepCardiff City2 - 1Leeds Utd.CHMP
1983/1984Sat 11 FebCardiff City0 - 1Leeds Utd.CHMP
1983/1984Sat 10 SepLeeds Utd.1 - 0Cardiff CityCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Cardiff City have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 5 to 4.

Leeds Utd. have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. While the Whites have hit 4 goals, 8 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Cardiff City are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca Cola Championship with a return of just 0 points from their 1 games thus far. Leeds Utd. are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 3 points from 1 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Cardiff City6222568
Leeds Utd.6231669

FootyMad's prediction ...

Cardiff City are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Cardiff City 4 games since last home draw.
Leeds Utd. Not won in previous 2 away matches.