FootyMAD's Cardiff City match preview

Last updated : 31 December 2004 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Derby County v Cardiff City fixture

Derby County prepare to entertain Cardiff City at Pride Park on Saturday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 20 games played, Rams have recorded 8 wins, and Cardiff City have come away with 7 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Pride Park was less than a year ago, in February 2004, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a League Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 18 SepCardiff City0 - 2Derby CountyCHMP
2003/2004Sat 07 FebDerby County2-2Cardiff CityCHMP
2003/2004Mon 25 AugCardiff City4 - 1Derby CountyCHMP
1985/1986Sat 01 MarDerby County2 - 1Cardiff CityLGE1
1985/1986Sat 28 SepCardiff City0 - 2Derby CountyLGE1
1983/1984Mon 23 AprCardiff City1 - 0Derby CountyCHMP
1983/1984Tue 27 DecDerby County2 - 3Cardiff CityCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Derby County have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Rams in those games, with 8 conceded.

The away form of Cardiff City is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. While the Bluebirds have hit 7 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Derby County lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola Championship, picking up 39 points from their 26 games so far. Cardiff City are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 24 points from 26 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Derby County63129910
Cardiff City6123575

FootyMad's prediction ...

Though Derby County are not exactly setting the world alight at Pride Park in recent games, I can confidently predict that they will easily sweep aside the opposition put before them. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Derby County Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Cardiff City Not won in previous 9 away matches.
Drawn each of the last 2 games.
No win in the 4 most recent games.