FootyMAD's Peterborough United match preview

Last updated : 08 February 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Cardiff City v Peterborough United fixture

Cardiff City play host to Peterborough United at Ninian Park on Tuesday evening, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 5 of the 11 previous games, with the Bluebirds winning just 3.

The last time the two teams met at Cardiff City was back in November 2002, over five years ago, with Cardiff City running out comfortable 3-0 winners in a League Division Two match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Mon 28 DecPeterborough4 - 4Cardiff CityCHMP
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

Recent respective form guides

Cardiff City have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Bluebirds in those games, with 5 conceded.

In complete contrast to Cardiff City, Peterborough are having a torrid time on their travels, collecting just 1 solitary point from the last six. Posh have conceded 13 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Cardiff City are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 45 points from 28 games. Peterborough find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 29 games have yielded only 21 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Cardiff City641115913
Peterborough61052123

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 Won 3 successive home games.
4 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Peterborough Lost each of the previous 5 away matches.
Not won in previous 15 away matches.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.