FootyMAD's Scunthorpe United match preview

Last updated : 26 October 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Cardiff City v Scunthorpe United fixture

Cardiff City play host to Scunthorpe United at Ninian Park on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 15 games played, Bluebirds have recorded 6 wins, and Scunthorpe U. have come away with 3 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Cardiff City was back in February 2001, over five years ago, with Cardiff City running out comfortable 3-0 winners in a League Division Three match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2000/2001Sat 17 FebCardiff City3-0Scunthorpe U.LGE2
2000/2001Sat 16 SepScunthorpe U.0 - 2Cardiff CityLGE2
1999/2000Sat 05 FebScunthorpe U.0 - 0Cardiff CityLGE1
1999/2000Mon 30 AugCardiff City1 - 1Scunthorpe U.LGE1
1998/1999Sat 01 MayCardiff City0 - 0Scunthorpe U.LGE2
1998/1999Sat 12 DecScunthorpe U.0 - 2Cardiff CityLGE2
1997/1998Sat 28 FebScunthorpe U.3 - 3Cardiff CityLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Cardiff City have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The Bluebirds's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

Scunthorpe U. have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 leaked at the wrong end.

Cardiff City find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 13 points from their 12 matches. Scunthorpe U.'s 18 points from 12 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Cardiff City622212118
Scunthorpe U.6222678

FootyMad's prediction ...

Your FootyMad panel thinks that Cardiff City's indifferent home form is due to continue with a narrow home defeat against Scunthorpe U.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Cardiff City Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Scunthorpe U. Undefeated in last 3 away games.