FootyMAD's Preston North End match preview

Last updated : 21 September 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Cardiff City v Preston North End fixture

Cardiff City prepare to entertain Preston North End at Ninian Park at lunchtime on Saturday, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 39 games played, Bluebirds have recorded 18 wins, and Preston N.E. have come away with 11 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Ninian Park was less than a year ago, in February 2007, when they eased past their opponents in a high-scoring 4-1 thriller, in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Fri 23 FebCardiff City4-1Preston N.E.CHMP
2006/2007Sat 09 SepPreston N.E.2 - 1Cardiff CityCHMP
2005/2006Sat 19 NovPreston N.E.2 - 1Cardiff CityCHMP
2005/2006Tue 18 OctCardiff City2 - 2Preston N.E.CHMP
2004/2005Sat 16 AprPreston N.E.3 - 0Cardiff CityCHMP
2004/2005Fri 19 NovCardiff City0 - 1Preston N.E.CHMP
2003/2004Sat 24 AprPreston N.E.2 - 2Cardiff CityCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Cardiff City's home form is poor, winning just 2 of the last six, and losing the other 4. Only 3 goals have been registered in this time, with 5 in the wrong end.

The away form of Preston N.E. is pretty dire, chalking up just 1 victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. While the North End have hit 6 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Cardiff City see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola Championship, showing a record of 7 points from their 6 games played so far, Preston N.E. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola Championship with a return of just 4 points from their 6 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Cardiff City63128610
Preston N.E.61054113

FootyMad's prediction ...

Attention punters! I see this as an opportunity for the Bluebirds to get the show back on the road by taking all the three points available. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Cardiff City 7 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Preston N.E. Lost each of the previous 4 away matches.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.