FootyMAD's Cardiff City match preview

Last updated : 03 May 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Cardiff City v Barnsley fixture

Barnsley face a trip to Cardiff City at Ninian Park on Sunday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Tykes will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 10 and win only 4 of the 17 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in February 2007, with Cardiff City running out comfortable 2 - 0 winners in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sun 06 AprBarnsley0 - 1Cardiff CityFAC
2007/2008Sat 29 SepBarnsley1 - 1Cardiff CityCHMP
2006/2007Fri 02 FebCardiff City2 - 0BarnsleyCHMP
2006/2007Sat 05 AugBarnsley1 - 2Cardiff CityCHMP
2002/2003Sat 08 FebCardiff City1 - 1BarnsleyLGE1
2002/2003Sat 09 NovBarnsley3 - 2Cardiff CityLGE1
1984/1985Tue 23 AprCardiff City3 - 0BarnsleyCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Cardiff City have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. These games have seen the Bluebirds score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 3.

Barnsley have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Cardiff City see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola Championship, showing a record of 61 points from their 45 games played so far, Barnsley find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 55 points from their 45 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Cardiff City622210118
Barnsley6303969

FootyMad's prediction ...

This promises to be an excellent test for the in-form Tykes, but one which I believe will end in stalemate. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Cardiff City Unbeaten in the last 5 home games.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Barnsley 5 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 12 outings ago.