FM Preview: Cardiff City v Huddersfield Town 17 Aug 2012

Last updated : 16 August 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Cardiff City v Huddersfield Town fixture

Huddersfield Town face a trip to Cardiff City at Cardiff City Stadium on Friday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 33 games played, Terriers have recorded 8 wins, and Cardiff City have come away with 14 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Cardiff City Stadium was less than a year ago, in August 2011, when they eased past their opponents in a high-scoring 5-3 thriller, in an League Cup match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Tue 23 Aug Cardiff City 5-3 Huddersfield League Cup
2002/2003 Sat 25 Jan Huddersfield 1 - 0 Cardiff City League Division Two
2002/2003 Sun 29 Dec Cardiff City 4 - 0 Huddersfield League Division Two
2001/2002 Tue 09 Apr Huddersfield 2 - 2 Cardiff City League Division Two
2001/2002 Sat 22 Sep Cardiff City 1 - 2 Huddersfield League Division Two
1994/1995 Sat 18 Feb Huddersfield 5 - 1 Cardiff City League Division Two
1994/1995 Sat 14 Jan Cardiff City 0 - 0 Huddersfield League Division Two

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

Recent respective form guides

Cardiff City have lost only 1 of the last six at home, but 4 of these games have been drawn. A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Huddersfield Town have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The Terriers's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 7.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Cardiff City 6 2 1 3 6 9 7
Huddersfield Town 6 2 2 2 6 5 8

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FootyMad's prediction ...

With Huddersfield Town only showing average form on the road, Footymad are of the opinion a draw at Cardiff City Stadium will be a good result. No-score draw

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Cardiff City Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Latest 3 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Huddersfield Town No win in the 3 most recent games.

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