FootyMAD's Rotherham United match preview

Last updated : 15 October 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Cardiff City v Rotherham United fixture

Cardiff City prepare to entertain Rotherham United at Ninian Park on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 20 games played, Bluebirds have recorded 8 wins, and Rotherham U. have come away with 5 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Ninian Park was less than a year ago, in January 2004, as the Bluebirds squeezed past their rivals by a scoreline of 3-2 in a League Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 10 JanCardiff City3-2Rotherham U.CHMP
2003/2004Sat 09 AugRotherham U.0 - 0Cardiff CityCHMP
1998/1999Tue 16 MarRotherham U.1 - 0Cardiff CityLGE2
1998/1999Sat 29 AugCardiff City0 - 1Rotherham U.LGE2
1997/1998Tue 24 FebCardiff City2 - 2Rotherham U.LGE2
1997/1998Sat 18 OctRotherham U.1 - 1Cardiff CityLGE2
1994/1995Sat 08 AprCardiff City1 - 1Rotherham U.LGE1

Recent respective form guides

Cardiff City's dreadful home form has resulted in just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. Bluebirds have conceded a disappointing 8 goals in this period, and managed to convert only 2 of their own chances.

The away form of Rotherham U. is pretty dire, collecting just 1 solitary point from the last six. The Millers have conceded 8 goals in these games, and only hit 1 in reply.

Cardiff City are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola Championship with a return of just 9 points from their 12 games thus far. Rotherham U. find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 12 games have yielded only 5 points.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Cardiff City6213797
Rotherham U.6024492

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 Failed to win in previous 5 home matches.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Rotherham U. Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 9 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 9 most recent games.