FM Preview: Norwich City v Gillingham 24 Apr 2010

Last updated : 23 April 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Norwich City v Gillingham fixture

Norwich City play host to Gillingham at Carrow Road on Saturday afternoon, with high hopes of improving on their excellent record against the opposition, having chalked up an impressive 18 wins out of 27 previous matches.

The last time the two teams met at Norwich City was back in March 2004, over five years ago, with Norwich City running out comfortable 3-0 winners in a League Division One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Tue 06 OctGillingham0 - 1Norwich CityASSM
2009/2010Sat 26 SepGillingham1 - 1Norwich CityLGE1
2003/2004Tue 16 MarNorwich City3-0GillinghamCHMP
2003/2004Tue 16 SepGillingham1 - 2Norwich CityCHMP
2002/2003Tue 25 FebGillingham1 - 0Norwich CityCHMP
2002/2003Sat 24 AugNorwich City1 - 0GillinghamCHMP
2001/2002Tue 19 MarNorwich City2 - 1GillinghamCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Norwich City have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Canaries in those games, with 5 conceded.

In complete contrast to Norwich City, Gillingham are having a torrid time on their travels, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. The Gills have conceded 9 goals in these games, and only hit 2 in reply.

Norwich City are leading the way in the Coca-Cola League One, with their 43 games giving them a return of 89 points. Gillingham are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 47 points from 43 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Norwich City63127710
Gillingham62229108

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Norwich 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 Canaries. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Norwich City Unbeaten in the last 5 home games.
Gillingham Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 23 away matches.