FootyMAD's Cardiff City match preview

Last updated : 15 September 2006 By Footymad Previewer
Footymad preview
History of the Cardiff City v Luton Town fixture

Luton Town face a trip to Cardiff City at Ninian Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 28 games played, The Hatters have recorded 7 wins, and Cardiff City have come away with 14 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in October 2005, with Luton Town inflicting a narrow 1 - 2 defeat upon the Bluebirds in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Tue 14 FebLuton Town3 - 3Cardiff CityCHMP
2005/2006Sat 01 OctCardiff City1 - 2Luton TownCHMP
2002/2003Thu 26 DecLuton Town2 - 0Cardiff CityLGE1
2002/2003Mon 26 AugCardiff City0 - 0Luton TownLGE1
1999/2000Sun 30 JanCardiff City1 - 3Luton TownLGE1
1999/2000Sat 28 AugLuton Town1 - 0Cardiff CityLGE1
1993/1994Sun 20 FebCardiff City1 - 2Luton TownFAC

Recent respective form guides

Cardiff City have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 5 in the wrong end.

Luton Town have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Cardiff City are holding the final promotion place in the Coca-Cola Championship, and have accumulated 14 points from the 7 games they have played so far. Luton Town lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola Championship, picking up 11 from their 7 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Cardiff City63128710
Luton Town6132896

FootyMad's prediction ...

Luton Town have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Cardiff City may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Cardiff City 4 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Luton Town Not won in previous 3 away matches.