FootyMAD's Burnley match preview

Last updated : 02 April 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Burnley v Norwich City fixture

Norwich City face a trip to Burnley at Turf Moor on Saturday afternoon, looking to break their duck against the hosts. The Canaries have lost on no less than 9 of the 13 visits.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in November 2002, with Burnley running out comfortable 2 - 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:
2003/2004Sat 13 SepNorwich City2 - 0BurnleyLD1
2002/2003Sat 12 AprNorwich City2 - 0BurnleyLD1
2002/2003Sat 23 NovBurnley2 - 0Norwich CityLD1
2001/2002Sat 02 MarBurnley1 - 1Norwich CityLD1
2001/2002Sat 22 SepNorwich City2 - 1BurnleyLD1
2000/2001Mon 16 AprNorwich City2 - 3BurnleyLD1
2000/2001Tue 21 NovBurnley2 - 0Norwich CityLD1

Recent respective form guides

Burnley are unbeaten in their last six home games, but have drawn three of them. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Clarets in those games, with 6 conceded.

Norwich City have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The Canaries's have scored 9 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

Burnley are currently lying in 19th place in Nationwide League Division One having mustered a points tally of 44 from their 38 matches played. Norwich City are leading the way in the Nationwide League Division One, with their 38 games giving them a return of 73 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Burnley61325106
Norwich City63128410

FootyMad's prediction ...

The away form of the Canaries has not been the best, though the Footymad panel sees them pulling off a narrow win on their visit to Burnley. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Burnley Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Norwich City Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.