FootyMAD's Cardiff City match preview

Last updated : 23 November 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Cardiff City v Ipswich Town fixture

Ipswich Town face a trip to Cardiff City at Ninian Park at lunchtime on Saturday, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 7 of the 17 previous games, with the hosts winning just 6.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in December 2006, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2 - 2 draw in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sun 06 MayIpswich Town3 - 1Cardiff CityCHMP
2006/2007Sat 09 DecCardiff City2 - 2Ipswich TownCHMP
2005/2006Mon 28 NovCardiff City2 - 1Ipswich TownCHMP
2005/2006Sat 06 AugIpswich Town1 - 0Cardiff CityCHMP
2004/2005Tue 15 MarCardiff City0 - 1Ipswich TownCHMP
2004/2005Sat 21 AugIpswich Town3 - 1Cardiff CityCHMP
2003/2004Sun 09 MayIpswich Town1 - 1Cardiff CityCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Cardiff City have only collected 1 win and 3 draws from the last six home games played. The Bluebirds's have scored 9 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

The away form of Ipswich Town is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. While the Tractor Boys have hit 7 goals, 15 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Cardiff City are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 15 points from 15 matches. Ipswich Town's total of 25 points from their 15 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola Championship.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Cardiff City60245112
Ipswich Town632116711

FootyMad's prediction ...

Although Ipswich Town have been far from successful in recent away games, I can see nothing other than an easy victory for them against Cardiff City. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Cardiff CityDrawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not won in the 6 most recent games.
Ipswich TownNot won in previous 12 away matches.