FootyMAD's Blackpool match preview

Last updated : 15 August 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 14 games played, Canaries have recorded 6 wins, and Blackpool have come away with 5 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at was less than a year ago, in March 2008, with Blackpool inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Canaries in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 01 MarNorwich City1-2BlackpoolCHMP
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

Recent respective form guides

Norwich City have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the Canaries in those games, with 6 conceded.

The away form of Blackpool is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the Seasiders have hit 4 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Norwich City are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola Championship with a return of just 0 points from their 1 games thus far. Blackpool are currently lying in 19th place in Coca-Cola Championship having mustered a points tally of 0 from their 1 matches played.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Norwich City61056113
Blackpool61144114

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 8 games since last home draw.
Latest 3 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Blackpool Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 6 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 4 most recent games.