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Barnsley prepare to entertain Cardiff City at Oakwell on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 20 games played, Tykes have recorded 8 wins, and Cardiff City have come away with 6 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Oakwell was less than a year ago, in November 2009, the Tykes 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: | |||||
| 2009/2010 | Sat 20 Feb | Cardiff City | 0 - 2 | Barnsley | CHMP |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 21 Nov | Barnsley | 1-0 | Cardiff City | CHMP |
| 2008/2009 | Tue 03 Mar | Cardiff City | 3 - 1 | Barnsley | CHMP |
| 2008/2009 | Tue 16 Sep | Barnsley | 0 - 1 | Cardiff City | CHMP |
| 2007/2008 | Sun 04 May | Cardiff City | 3 - 0 | Barnsley | CHMP |
| 2007/2008 | Sun 06 Apr | Barnsley | 0 - 1 | Cardiff City | FAC |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 29 Sep | Barnsley | 1 - 1 | Cardiff City | CHMP |
Recent respective form guides
Barnsley have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Tykes in those games, with 5 conceded.
Cardiff City have an average recent record on the road, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.
Barnsley see themselves just below half way in the Npower Championship, showing a record of 12 points from their 9 games played so far, Cardiff City are holding the final promotion place in the Npower Championship, and have accumulated 17 points from the 9 games they have played so far.
For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here
| Current form guides: | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
| Barnsley | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
| Cardiff City | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 10 |
FootyMad's prediction ...
Barnsley are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win
| Sequence statistics: | |
| Barnsley | Unbeaten in the last 4 home games. Not won in the 3 most recent games. |
| Cardiff City | Lost each of the previous 2 away matches. Not won in previous 2 away matches. |