History of the Cardiff City v Barnsley fixture
Barnsley face a trip to Cardiff City at Cardiff City Stadium on Tuesday evening, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Tykes will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 12 and win only 4 of the 20 games.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Cardiff City Stadium was just last season, in October 2011, when they eased past their opponents in a high-scoring 5-3 thriller, in a Championship match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Sat 24 Nov | Barnsley | 1 - 2 | Cardiff City | Championship |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 14 Apr | Barnsley | 0 - 1 | Cardiff City | Championship |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 22 Oct | Cardiff City | 5-3 | Barnsley | Championship |
| 2010/2011 | Sun 13 Mar | Cardiff City | 2 - 2 | Barnsley | Championship |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 02 Oct | Barnsley | 1 - 2 | Cardiff City | Championship |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 20 Feb | Cardiff City | 0 - 2 | Barnsley | Championship |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 21 Nov | Barnsley | 1 - 0 | Cardiff City | Championship |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Cardiff City have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 7 to 5.
Barnsley have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. A generous 11 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.
Cardiff City are leading the way in the npower Championship, with their 40 games giving them a return of 79 points.
Barnsley are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 48 points from 40 matches.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff City | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 9 |
| Barnsley | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 11 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Barnsley have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Cardiff City may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Cardiff City | Unbeaten in the last 3 home games. |
| Barnsley | Not won in previous 4 away matches. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here