FootyMAD's Plymouth Argyle match preview

Last updated : 27 December 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Cardiff City v Plymouth Argyle fixture

Cardiff City prepare to entertain Plymouth Argyle at Ninian Park on Sunday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Bluebirds are clearly on top, winning 51.85% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Ninian Park was less than a year ago, in January 2008, the Bluebirds carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 22 NovPlymouth Arg.2 - 1Cardiff CityCHMP
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

Recent respective form guides

Cardiff City have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Bluebirds in those games, with 5 conceded.

Plymouth Arg. have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. Pilgrims have conceded 5 goals in these games, and only hit 2 in reply.

Cardiff City's total of 41 points from their 25 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola Championship. Plymouth Arg.'s 33 points from 25 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Cardiff City633011612
Plymouth Arg.6114474

FootyMad's prediction ...

Cardiff City may be coming up against a decent side in Plymouth Arg., but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Bluebirds. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Cardiff City Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Unbeaten run of 7 matches.
Plymouth Arg. Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.