FootyMAD's Newcastle United match preview

Last updated : 04 February 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Newcastle United v Cardiff City fixture

Cardiff City travel to take on Newcastle United at St. James' Park on Friday evening, and have come away with little in previous meetings, having been beaten a depressing 18 out of 24 times.

The last time the two teams met at Newcastle Utd. was amazingly over twenty years ago, in February 1984, with Newcastle Utd. running out comfortable 3 - 1 winners in a Second Division match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sun 13 SepCardiff City0 - 1Newcastle Utd.CHMP
1983/1984Sat 25 FebNewcastle Utd.3 - 1Cardiff CityCHMP
1983/1984Wed 19 OctCardiff City0 - 2Newcastle Utd.CHMP
1981/1982Sat 13 FebNewcastle Utd.2 - 1Cardiff CityCHMP
1981/1982Sat 03 OctCardiff City0 - 4Newcastle Utd.CHMP
1980/1981Wed 25 FebCardiff City1 - 0Newcastle Utd.CHMP
1980/1981Sat 06 SepNewcastle Utd.2 - 1Cardiff CityCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Newcastle United are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 11 goals for the Magpies, with 2 goals against.

Cardiff City's away form is equally impressive, unbeaten in their last six, consisting of three wins and three draws. Those games have seen the Bluebirds pummel 15 goals, and let in 6.

Newcastle Utd. are leading the way in the Coca-Cola Championship, with their 27 games giving them a return of 56 points. Cardiff City are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 45 points from 27 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Newcastle Utd.6231969
Cardiff City642015514

FootyMad's prediction ...

An interesting game for the Bluebirds to play at the moment, and one from which I believe will see Cardiff City take away one point. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Newcastle Utd. Unbeaten in the last 16 home games.
Cardiff City Undefeated in last 6 away games.
Won each of the previous 4 matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.