FootyMAD's Barnsley match preview

Last updated : 19 February 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Cardiff City v Barnsley fixture

Cardiff City prepare to entertain Barnsley at Ninian Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Bluebirds are clearly on top, having won 12 and lost only 4 of the 19 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Ninian Park was less than a year ago, in March 2009, with Cardiff City running out comfortable 3-1 winners in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 21 NovBarnsley1 - 0Cardiff CityCHMP
2008/2009Tue 03 MarCardiff City3-1BarnsleyCHMP
2008/2009Tue 16 SepBarnsley0 - 1Cardiff CityCHMP
2007/2008Sun 04 MayCardiff City3 - 0BarnsleyCHMP
2007/2008Sun 06 AprBarnsley0 - 1Cardiff CityFAC
2007/2008Sat 29 SepBarnsley1 - 1Cardiff CityCHMP
2006/2007Fri 02 FebCardiff City2 - 0BarnsleyCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Cardiff City are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Bluebirds in those games, with 5 conceded.

In complete contrast to Cardiff City, Barnsley are having a torrid time on their travels, chalking up just 1 victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. While the Tykes have hit 7 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Cardiff City's total of 49 points from their 30 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola Championship. Barnsley see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola Championship, showing a record of 39 points from their 31 games played so far,

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Cardiff City6312131110
Barnsley6204896

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Cardiff City fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Bluebirds. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Cardiff City Unbeaten in the last 6 home games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Barnsley Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
An overall losing run of 3 games.
No win in the 3 most recent games.