FM Preview: Norwich City v Leeds United 20 Nov 2010

Last updated : 19 November 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Norwich City v Leeds United fixture

Norwich City prepare to entertain Leeds United at Carrow Road on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Canaries are clearly on top, having won 12 and lost only 5 of the 23 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Carrow Road was less than a year ago, in March 2010, the Canaries carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a League One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 27 MarNorwich City1-0Leeds Utd.LGE1
2009/2010Mon 19 OctLeeds Utd.2 - 1Norwich CityLGE1
2006/2007Sat 03 FebNorwich City2 - 1Leeds Utd.CHMP
2006/2007Sat 05 AugLeeds Utd.1 - 0Norwich CityCHMP
2005/2006Sat 11 MarLeeds Utd.2 - 2Norwich CityCHMP
2005/2006Sat 27 AugNorwich City0 - 1Leeds Utd.CHMP
1994/1995Sat 06 MayLeeds Utd.2 - 1Norwich CityPREM

Recent respective form guides

Norwich City have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A generous 10 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The Whites have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The Whites's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 12 goals for and 11 against.

Norwich City lie just outside the playoff positions in the Npower Championship, picking up 26 points from their 17 games so far. Leeds Utd.'s total of 27 points from their 17 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Npower Championship.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Norwich City61329116
Leeds Utd.6312131210

FootyMad's prediction ...

Norwich City are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Norwich City Drawn each of their last 3 games.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Leeds Utd. 3 successive away victories.
5 games since last away draw.
5 games since last defeat.