FootyMAD's Luton Town match preview

Last updated : 15 September 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Cardiff City v Luton Town fixture

Cardiff City prepare to entertain Luton Town at Ninian Park on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 28 games played, Bluebirds have recorded 14 wins, and Luton Town have come away with 7 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Ninian Park was less than a year ago, in October 2005, with Luton Town inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Bluebirds in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Tue 14 FebLuton Town3 - 3Cardiff CityCHMP
2005/2006Sat 01 OctCardiff City1-2Luton TownCHMP
2002/2003Thu 26 DecLuton Town2 - 0Cardiff CityLGE1
2002/2003Mon 26 AugCardiff City0 - 0Luton TownLGE1
1999/2000Sun 30 JanCardiff City1 - 3Luton TownLGE1
1999/2000Sat 28 AugLuton Town1 - 0Cardiff CityLGE1
1993/1994Sun 20 FebCardiff City1 - 2Luton TownFAC

Recent respective form guides

Cardiff City have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 5 in the wrong end.

Luton Town have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Cardiff City are holding the final promotion place in the Coca-Cola Championship, and have accumulated 14 points from the 7 games they have played so far. Luton Town lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola Championship, picking up 11 from their 7 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Cardiff City63128710
Luton Town6132896

FootyMad's prediction ...

Cardiff City are not exactly setting the world alight at Ninian Park at the moment, but your FootyMad team are quietly confident that they can ease past Luton Town in this game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Cardiff City 4 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Luton Town Not won in previous 3 away matches.