FootyMAD's Plymouth Argyle match preview

Last updated : 31 December 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Cardiff City v Plymouth Argyle fixture

Cardiff City prepare to entertain Plymouth Argyle at Ninian Park at lunchtime on Tuesday, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 26 games played, Bluebirds have recorded 13 wins, and Plymouth Arg. have come away with 9 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Ninian Park was just last season, in December 2006, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 15 SepPlymouth Arg.2 - 2Cardiff CityCHMP
2006/2007Tue 26 DecCardiff City2-2Plymouth Arg.CHMP
2006/2007Tue 12 SepPlymouth Arg.3 - 3Cardiff CityCHMP
2005/2006Sat 18 MarPlymouth Arg.0 - 1Cardiff CityCHMP
2005/2006Mon 26 DecCardiff City0 - 2Plymouth Arg.CHMP
2004/2005Sat 02 AprPlymouth Arg.1 - 1Cardiff CityCHMP
2004/2005Fri 13 AugCardiff City0 - 1Plymouth Arg.CHMP

Recent respective form guides

Cardiff City have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the Bluebirds in those games, with 5 conceded.

Plymouth Arg. have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 7 leaked at the wrong end.

Cardiff City's 33 points from 25 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position. Plymouth Arg.'s total of 38 points from their 25 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola Championship.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Cardiff City641110513
Plymouth Arg.6222888

FootyMad's prediction ...

Both teams are displaying reasonable form at the moment, and for that reason, the Madmen predict the game will end in stalemate. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Cardiff City 5 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Plymouth Arg. 5 games since last away draw.