FootyMAD's Watford match preview

Last updated : 20 March 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Cardiff City v Watford fixture

Cardiff City prepare to entertain Watford at Ninian Park on Sunday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Bluebirds are clearly on top, having won 14 and lost only 5 of the 23 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Ninian Park was just last season, in March 2009, the Bluebirds carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 03 OctWatford0 - 4Cardiff CityCHMP
2008/2009Wed 18 MarCardiff City2-1WatfordCHMP
2008/2009Tue 21 OctWatford2 - 2Cardiff CityCHMP
2007/2008Wed 26 DecWatford2 - 2Cardiff CityCHMP
2007/2008Wed 19 SepCardiff City1 - 2WatfordCHMP
2005/2006Sat 25 FebWatford2 - 1Cardiff CityCHMP
2005/2006Fri 12 AugCardiff City1 - 3WatfordCHMP

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 10 goals have been scored by the Bluebirds in those games, with 6 conceded.

In complete contrast to Cardiff City, Watford are having a torrid time on their travels, collecting just 1 solitary point from the last six. While the Hornets have hit 5 goals, 15 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Cardiff City's total of 55 points from their 36 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola Championship. Watford are currently lying in 19th place in Coca-Cola Championship having mustered a points tally of 42 from their 35 matches played.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Cardiff City6204396
Watford6114594

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 Not drawn a match in their last 6 .
Watford Not won in previous 12 away matches.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.