FootyMAD's Plymouth Argyle match preview

Last updated : 21 November 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Plymouth Argyle v Cardiff City fixture

Cardiff City face a trip to Plymouth Argyle at Home Park at lunchtime on Saturday, hoping to improve on a record of draws against their opponents.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in September 2007, 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:
2007/2008Tue 01 JanCardiff City1 - 0Plymouth Arg.CHMP
2007/2008Sat 15 SepPlymouth Arg.2 - 2Cardiff CityCHMP
2006/2007Tue 26 DecCardiff City2 - 2Plymouth Arg.CHMP
2006/2007Tue 12 SepPlymouth Arg.3 - 3Cardiff CityCHMP
2005/2006Sat 18 MarPlymouth Arg.0 - 1Cardiff CityCHMP
2005/2006Mon 26 DecCardiff City0 - 2Plymouth Arg.CHMP
2004/2005Sat 02 AprPlymouth Arg.1 - 1Cardiff CityCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Plymouth Argyle have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Pilgrims in those games, with 7 conceded.

Cardiff City have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 leaked at the wrong end.

Plymouth Arg.'s 25 points from 17 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position. Cardiff City's total of 28 points from their 17 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola Championship.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Plymouth Arg.63126710
Cardiff City63128610

FootyMad's prediction ...

Not a lot has been going right generally for Cardiff City on their travels as of late, but I can certainly see them gleaning a point from their game against Plymouth Arg.. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Plymouth Arg. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Cardiff City Last drawn game 6 outings ago.