FootyMAD's Southampton match preview

Last updated : 16 October 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Cardiff City v Southampton fixture

Cardiff City prepare to entertain Southampton at Ninian Park on Tuesday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Bluebirds are clearly on top, having won 10 and lost only 4 of the 18 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Ninian Park was less than a year ago, in December 2005, the Bluebirds carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 01 AprSouthampton3 - 2Cardiff CityCHMP
2005/2006Sat 31 DecCardiff City2-1SouthamptonCHMP
1995/1996Wed 04 OctSouthampton2 - 1Cardiff CityLGEC
1995/1996Tue 19 SepCardiff City0 - 3SouthamptonLGEC
1977/1978Wed 29 MarCardiff City1 - 0SouthamptonCHMP
1977/1978Mon 26 DecSouthampton3 - 1Cardiff CityCHMP
1976/1977Mon 11 AprSouthampton3 - 2Cardiff CityCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Cardiff City have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 12 goals for the Bluebirds, with 4 goals against.

The Saints have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occassions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The games have constituted a decent return of 14 goals for the Saints, and 5 goals against.

Cardiff City are leading the way in the Coca-Cola Championship, with their 11 games giving them a return of 26 points. Southampton's 16 points from 11 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Cardiff City641117713
Southampton640213712

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Cardiff City Won 3 successive home games.
6 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 4 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Southampton 6 games since last away draw.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.