FootyMAD's Carlisle United match preview

Last updated : 09 October 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Carlisle United v Norwich City fixture

Norwich City travel to take on Carlisle United at Brunton Park Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 10 games played, Canaries have recorded 2 wins, and Carlisle Utd. have come away with 5 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Carlisle Utd. was well over fifteen years ago, back in September 1992, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2 - 2 draw in a League Cup match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
1992/1993Wed 07 OctNorwich City2 - 0Carlisle Utd.LGEC
1992/1993Tue 22 SepCarlisle Utd.2 - 2Norwich CityLGEC
1985/1986Sat 15 MarNorwich City2 - 1Carlisle Utd.CHMP
1985/1986Sat 12 OctCarlisle Utd.0 - 4Norwich CityCHMP
1971/1972Sat 18 DecCarlisle Utd.3 - 0Norwich CityCHMP
1971/1972Wed 06 OctNorwich City4 - 1Carlisle Utd.LGEC
1971/1972Sat 04 SepNorwich City1 - 0Carlisle Utd.CHMP

Recent respective form guides

Carlisle United have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, A generous 9 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Norwich City have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Canaries's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 7 goals for and 6 against.

Carlisle Utd. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 11 points from 11 matches. Norwich City lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola League One, picking up 16 from their 11 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Carlisle Utd.61329116
Norwich City632114611

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Canaries of late away from home, but your FootyMad panel sees things improving, starting here at Brunton Park Stadium with Norwich City coasting to victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Carlisle Utd. Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Norwich City Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.