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Last updated : 12 March 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Southampton v Cardiff City fixture

Cardiff City face a trip to Southampton at St. Marys on Tuesday evening, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Bluebirds will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 10 and win only 3 of the 19 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in April 2006, as the Saints edged out their past their rivals by a score of 3 - 2 in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Tue 17 OctCardiff City1 - 0SouthamptonCHMP
2005/2006Sat 01 AprSouthampton3 - 2Cardiff CityCHMP
2005/2006Sat 31 DecCardiff City2 - 1SouthamptonCHMP
1995/1996Wed 04 OctSouthampton2 - 1Cardiff CityLGEC
1995/1996Tue 19 SepCardiff City0 - 3SouthamptonLGEC
1977/1978Wed 29 MarCardiff City1 - 0SouthamptonCHMP
1977/1978Mon 26 DecSouthampton3 - 1Cardiff CityCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Southampton have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Saints in those games, with 4 conceded.

In complete contrast to Southampton, Cardiff City are having a torrid time on their travels, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Bluebirds have hit 4 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Southampton lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola Championship, picking up 59 points from their 37 games so far. Cardiff City's total of 62 points from their 37 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola Championship.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Southampton621310107
Cardiff City63128510

FootyMad's prediction ...

This promises to be an excellent test for the in-form Bluebirds, but one which I believe will end in stalemate. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Southampton 5 games since last home draw.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Cardiff City Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.