FootyMAD's Cardiff City match preview

Last updated : 22 October 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Millwall v Cardiff City fixture

Millwall prepare to entertain Cardiff City at The Den on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 25 games played, The Lions have recorded 12 wins, and Cardiff City have come away with 6 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at The Den was less than a year ago, in April 2004, when they played out a goalless draw in a League Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Wed 07 AprMillwall0-0Cardiff CityCHMP
2003/2004Sat 20 DecCardiff City1 - 3MillwallCHMP
2001/2002Tue 21 AugMillwall2 - 1Cardiff CityLC
1999/2000Sat 04 DecMillwall2 - 0Cardiff CityLGE1
1999/2000Sat 07 AugCardiff City1 - 1MillwallLGE1
1986/1987Mon 26 JanCardiff City1 - 0MillwallFAC
1986/1987Tue 20 JanCardiff City2 - 2MillwallFAC

Recent respective form guides

Millwall have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the The Lions in those games, with 5 conceded.

Cardiff City have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Bluebirds's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 9 goals for and 7 against.

Millwall lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola Championship, picking up 20 points from their 12 games so far. Cardiff City are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola Championship with a return of just 13 points from their 14 games thus far.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Millwall63128710
Cardiff City632110511

FootyMad's prediction ...

Millwall may be coming up against a decent side in Cardiff City, but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the The Lions. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Millwall Won 3 successive home games.
5 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Cardiff City Not won in previous 2 away matches.
4 games since last defeat.