FM Preview: Stoke City v Cardiff City 04 Dec 2013

Last updated : 03 December 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Stoke City v Cardiff City fixture

Stoke City are ready to welcome Cardiff City to Britannia Stadium on Wednesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 22 games played, Potters have recorded 11 wins, and Cardiff City have come away with 6 victories.

The previous match played between the two at Britannia Stadium was within the last three years, in January 2011, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a F.A. Cup match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Tue 18 Jan Cardiff City 0 - 2 Stoke City F.A. Cup
2010/2011 Sat 08 Jan Stoke City 1-1 Cardiff City F.A. Cup
2007/2008 Sat 02 Feb Stoke City 2 - 1 Cardiff City Championship
2007/2008 Sat 11 Aug Cardiff City 0 - 1 Stoke City Championship
2006/2007 Sat 14 Apr Cardiff City 1 - 1 Stoke City Championship
2006/2007 Tue 28 Nov Stoke City 3 - 0 Cardiff City Championship
2005/2006 Sat 11 Feb Cardiff City 3 - 0 Stoke City Championship

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

Recent respective form guides

Stoke City remain unbeaten in their last six home games, though five of those have been draws. These games have seen the Potters score just 6 goals, though they have conceded 3.

The away form of Cardiff City is pretty dire, collecting just 4 draws from the last six contests. While the Bluebirds have hit 6 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Stoke City find themselves struggling down in 14th position in the league having picked up 44 points from their 37 matches.

Cardiff City are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 13 points from 13 matches.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Stoke City 6 0 4 2 12 15 4
Cardiff City 6 1 1 4 3 11 4

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Stoke City are not exactly setting the world alight at Britannia Stadium at the moment, but your FootyMad team are quietly confident that they can ease past Cardiff City in this game. Home Win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Stoke City Drawn last 5 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 5 home matches.
Not won in the 12 most recent games.
Cardiff City Not won in previous 6 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.

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