FootyMAD's West Bromwich Albion match preview

Last updated : 15 February 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Cardiff City v West Bromwich Albion fixture

Cardiff City prepare to entertain West Bromwich Albion at Ninian Park on Tuesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 24 games played, Bluebirds have recorded 8 wins, and West Brom. have come away with 7 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Ninian Park was two seasons ago, in April 2008, when they played out a goalless draw in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Tue 08 DecWest Brom.0 - 2Cardiff CityCHMP
2007/2008Tue 01 AprCardiff City0-0West Brom.CHMP
2007/2008Sat 19 JanWest Brom.3 - 3Cardiff CityCHMP
2007/2008Tue 25 SepWest Brom.2 - 4Cardiff CityLGEC
2006/2007Tue 20 FebWest Brom.1 - 0Cardiff CityCHMP
2006/2007Tue 08 AugCardiff City1 - 1West Brom.CHMP
2003/2004Sat 14 FebWest Brom.2 - 1Cardiff 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 10 goals have been scored by the Bluebirds in those games, with 5 conceded.

West Brom.'s away form is equally impressive, unbeaten in their last six, consisting of three wins and three draws. The games have constituted a decent return of 11 goals for the The Baggies, and 8 goals against.

Cardiff City's total of 48 points from their 29 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola Championship. West Brom. are holding the final promotion place in the Coca-Cola Championship, and have accumulated 59 points from the 30 games they have played so far.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Cardiff City6402161212
West Brom.642012614

FootyMad's prediction ...

Cardiff City are performing very well at home, but your FootyMad panel reckons that the overall quality of West Brom. will prove too much for the homesters. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Cardiff City Won 4 successive home games.
5 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 7 .
West Brom. Undefeated in last 12 away games.
9 games since last defeat.