FootyMAD's Sheffield United match preview

Last updated : 23 March 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Cardiff City v Sheffield United fixture

Cardiff City prepare to entertain Sheffield United at Ninian Park on Wednesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 33 games played, Bluebirds have recorded 15 wins, and Sheff. Utd. have come away with 8 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Ninian Park was just last season, in March 2009, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-3 winners in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 24 OctSheff. Utd.3 - 4Cardiff CityCHMP
2008/2009Sun 22 MarCardiff City0-3Sheff. Utd.CHMP
2008/2009Sat 30 AugSheff. Utd.0 - 0Cardiff CityCHMP
2007/2008Sat 22 DecCardiff City1 - 0Sheff. Utd.CHMP
2007/2008Tue 02 OctSheff. Utd.3 - 3Cardiff CityCHMP
2005/2006Fri 14 AprCardiff City0 - 1Sheff. Utd.CHMP
2005/2006Sat 29 OctSheff. Utd.0 - 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 9 goals have been scored by the Bluebirds in those games, with 5 conceded.

In complete contrast to Cardiff City, Sheff. Utd. are having a torrid time on their travels, collecting just 1 solitary point from the last six. The Blades have conceded 9 goals in these games, and only hit 2 in reply.

Cardiff City's total of 58 points from their 37 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola Championship. Sheff. Utd. lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola Championship, picking up 53 from their 38 games so far.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Cardiff City6303689
Sheff. Utd.6222978

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Cardiff City 4 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 7 .
Sheff. Utd. Not won in previous 8 away matches.
4 games since last defeat.