FM Preview: Norwich City v Milton Keynes Dons 10 Apr 2010

Last updated : 09 April 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Norwich City v Milton Keynes Dons fixture

Norwich City play host to Milton Keynes Dons at Carrow Road on Saturday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 7 of the 14 previous games, with the Canaries winning just 5.

The last time the two teams met at Norwich City was back in August 2003, over five years ago, as the Canaries squeezed past their rivals by a scoreline of 3-2 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:
2009/2010Mon 14 SepMilton Keynes2 - 1Norwich CityLGE1
2008/2009Tue 12 AugMilton Keynes1 - 0Norwich CityLGEC
2005/2006Tue 23 AugMilton Keynes0 - 1Norwich CityLGEC
2003/2004Sat 07 FebWimbledon0 - 1Norwich CityCHMP
2003/2004Tue 26 AugNorwich City3-2WimbledonCHMP
2002/2003Tue 25 MarNorwich City1 - 0WimbledonCHMP
2002/2003Sat 02 NovWimbledon4 - 2Norwich CityCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Norwich City have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Canaries in those games, with 5 conceded.

In complete contrast to Norwich City, Milton Keynes are having a torrid time on their travels, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the The Dons have hit 6 goals, 15 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Norwich City are leading the way in the Coca-Cola League One, with their 40 games giving them a return of 85 points. Milton Keynes's 57 points from 40 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Norwich City641111613
Milton Keynes61237115

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 Won 4 successive home games.
17 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Milton Keynes Not won in previous 6 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 5 most recent games.