FootyMAD's Peterborough United match preview

Last updated : 27 December 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Peterborough United v Cardiff City fixture

Cardiff City travel to take on Peterborough United at London Road Ground on Monday afternoon, and have come away with little in previous meetings, having been beaten a depressing 7 out of 10 times.

The last time the two teams met at Peterborough was back in April 2003, over five years ago, with Peterborough running out comfortable 2 - 0 winners in a League Division Two match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2002/2003Wed 16 AprPeterborough2 - 0Cardiff CityLGE1
2002/2003Sat 02 NovCardiff City3 - 0PeterboroughLGE1
2001/2002Sat 12 JanCardiff City0 - 2PeterboroughLGE1
2001/2002Tue 30 OctCardiff City1 - 3PeterboroughASSM
2001/2002Sat 18 AugPeterborough1 - 1Cardiff CityLGE1
1998/1999Sat 16 JanPeterborough2 - 1Cardiff CityLGE2
1998/1999Sat 15 AugCardiff City1 - 3PeterboroughLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Peterborough United are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 11 to 9.

The away form of Cardiff City however, is much more impressive, picking up four victories from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 13 goals for the Bluebirds, and 5 goals against.

Peterborough find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 23 games have yielded only 17 points. Cardiff City's total of 36 points from their 22 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola Championship.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Peterborough61328106
Cardiff City6303549

FootyMad's prediction ...

Bluebirds have been performing with great credit on their travels, and the Madmen see no reason why they should not return from London Road Ground with an easy victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Peterborough Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Cardiff City 12 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 8 outings ago.