FootyMAD's Watford match preview

Last updated : 18 September 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Cardiff City v Watford fixture

Cardiff City are ready to welcome Watford to Ninian Park on Wednesday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Bluebirds are clearly on top, having won 13 and lost only 4 of the 21 games.

The previous match played between the two at Ninian Park was within the last three years, in August 2005, as the visitors ran out cosy 1-3 winners in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 25 FebWatford2 - 1Cardiff CityCHMP
2005/2006Fri 12 AugCardiff City1-3WatfordCHMP
2004/2005Tue 28 DecWatford0 - 0Cardiff CityCHMP
2004/2005Tue 14 SepCardiff City0 - 3WatfordCHMP
2003/2004Sun 28 DecWatford2 - 1Cardiff CityCHMP
2003/2004Tue 28 OctCardiff City3 - 0WatfordCHMP
1984/1985Tue 09 OctCardiff City1 - 0WatfordLGEC

Recent respective form guides

Cardiff City have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, Only 3 goals have been registered in this time, with 4 in the wrong end.

Watford have an average recent record on the road, winning 2 of the last six, but losing the other 4. While the Hornets have hit 6 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Cardiff City's 7 points from 5 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position. Watford are leading the way in the Coca-Cola Championship, with their 5 games giving them a return of 12 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Cardiff City64118413
Watford640210812

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Cardiff City only showing average form at home, the Madmen are expecting them to play out a draw. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Cardiff City 6 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Watford Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 8 outings ago.