FootyMAD's Blackpool match preview

Last updated : 29 February 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Norwich City v Blackpool fixture

Norwich City prepare to entertain Blackpool at on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 13 games played, Canaries have recorded 6 wins, and Blackpool have come away with 4 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at was just last season, in February 2007, as the Canaries squeezed past their rivals by a scoreline of 3-2 in an F.A. Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Tue 27 NovBlackpool1 - 3Norwich CityCHMP
2006/2007Tue 13 FebNorwich City3-2BlackpoolFAC
2006/2007Sat 27 JanBlackpool1 - 1Norwich CityFAC
2000/2001Mon 02 OctBlackpool0 - 5Norwich CityLGEC
2000/2001Tue 19 SepNorwich City3 - 3BlackpoolLGEC
1974/1975Sat 14 DecBlackpool2 - 1Norwich CityCHMP
1974/1975Sat 17 AugNorwich City2 - 1BlackpoolCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Norwich City haven't lost in their last six home matches, but have drawn four of them. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 5 to 3.

The away form of Blackpool is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Seasiders have hit 7 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Norwich City's 45 points from 34 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position. Blackpool see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola Championship, showing a record of 42 points from their 34 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Norwich City64116613
Blackpool62221098

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its a close one to call, but I think that Canaries's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past Blackpool. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Norwich City Unbeaten in the last 10 home games.
Blackpool Not won in previous 5 away matches.