FootyMAD's Millwall match preview

Last updated : 22 October 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Millwall v Cardiff City fixture

Cardiff City face a trip to Millwall at The Den on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 25 games played, Bluebirds have recorded 6 wins, and Millwall have come away with 12 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in April 2004, when they played out a goalless draw in a League Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Wed 07 AprMillwall0 - 0Cardiff CityCHMP
2003/2004Sat 20 DecCardiff City1 - 3MillwallCHMP
2001/2002Tue 21 AugMillwall2 - 1Cardiff CityLC
1999/2000Sat 04 DecMillwall2 - 0Cardiff CityLGE1
1999/2000Sat 07 AugCardiff City1 - 1MillwallLGE1
1986/1987Mon 26 JanCardiff City1 - 0MillwallFAC
1986/1987Tue 20 JanCardiff City2 - 2MillwallFAC

Recent respective form guides

Millwall have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the The Lions in those games, with 5 conceded.

Cardiff City have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Bluebirds's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 9 goals for and 7 against.

Millwall lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola Championship, picking up 20 points from their 12 games so far. Cardiff City are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola Championship with a return of just 13 points from their 14 games thus far.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Millwall63128710
Cardiff City632110511

FootyMad's prediction ...

Cardiff City have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Millwall may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Millwall Won 3 successive home games.
5 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Cardiff City Not won in previous 2 away matches.
4 games since last defeat.