FootyMAD's Millwall match preview

Last updated : 23 September 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Millwall v Cardiff City fixture

Cardiff City face a trip to Millwall at The Den on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 26 games played, Bluebirds have recorded 6 wins, and Millwall have come away with 12 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in October 2004, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2 - 2 draw in a Championship match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Tue 22 FebCardiff City0 - 1MillwallCHMP
2004/2005Sat 23 OctMillwall2 - 2Cardiff CityCHMP
2003/2004Wed 07 AprMillwall0 - 0Cardiff CityCHMP
2003/2004Sat 20 DecCardiff City1 - 3MillwallCHMP
2001/2002Tue 21 AugMillwall2 - 1Cardiff CityLGEC
1999/2000Sat 04 DecMillwall2 - 0Cardiff CityLGE1
1999/2000Sat 07 AugCardiff City1 - 1MillwallLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Millwall's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 5 in the wrong end.

Cardiff City's away form is none too clever either, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Millwall are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca Cola Championship with a return of just 7 points from their 9 games thus far. Cardiff City's 11 points from 8 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Millwall6303999
Cardiff City642011614

FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the Bluebirds out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Millwall. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Millwall Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Won their latest 3 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 9 .
Cardiff City Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.