FootyMAD's Southampton match preview

Last updated : 28 March 2008 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 Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Bluebirds are clearly on top, having won 11 and lost only 4 of the 19 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Ninian Park was just last season, in October 2006, the Bluebirds carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sun 21 OctSouthampton1 - 0Cardiff CityCHMP
2006/2007Tue 13 MarSouthampton2 - 2Cardiff CityCHMP
2006/2007Tue 17 OctCardiff City1-0SouthamptonCHMP
2005/2006Sat 01 AprSouthampton3 - 2Cardiff CityCHMP
2005/2006Sat 31 DecCardiff City2 - 1SouthamptonCHMP
1995/1996Wed 04 OctSouthampton2 - 1Cardiff CityLGEC
1995/1996Tue 19 SepCardiff City0 - 3SouthamptonLGEC

Recent respective form guides

Cardiff City are showing reasonable home form, having won four and lost two from the last six played. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Bluebirds in those games, with 5 conceded.

The away form of Southampton is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. While the Saints have hit 7 goals, 14 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 52 points from their 38 games played so far, Southampton are currently lying in 19th place in Coca-Cola Championship having mustered a points tally of 46 from their 40 matches played.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Cardiff City63216311
Southampton61416107

FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Southampton is certainly an interesting one with me deciding its going to end up with a victory for the Bluebirds in a close run game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Cardiff City 13 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 5 matches.
Southampton Not won in previous 11 away matches.
No win in the 2 most recent games.