FootyMAD's Preston North End match preview

Last updated : 05 December 2008 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 on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 40 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 just last season, in September 2007, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 29 DecPreston N.E.1 - 2Cardiff CityCHMP
2007/2008Sat 22 SepCardiff City2-2Preston N.E.CHMP
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

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 6 conceded.

In complete contrast to Cardiff City, Preston N.E. are having a torrid time on their travels, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. The North End's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

Cardiff City lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola Championship, picking up 30 points from their 20 games so far. Preston N.E.'s total of 31 points from their 20 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola Championship.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Cardiff City61238105
Preston N.E.632113911

FootyMad's prediction ...

Cardiff City are starting to turn Ninian Park into a fortress, but the quality of opposition for this game makes your FootyMad panel believe the teams will share the spoils on this occasion. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Cardiff CityDrawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Preston N.E.Undefeated in last 3 away games.
6 games since last defeat.