FootyMAD's Chelsea match preview

Last updated : 04 March 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Norwich City v Chelsea fixture

Norwich City are ready to welcome Chelsea to Carrow Road at tea-time on Saturday, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 19 games played, Canaries have recorded 9 wins, and Chelsea have come away with 3 victories.

The previous match played between the two at was more than three years back, in January 2002, when they played out a goalless draw in a F.A. Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 18 DecChelsea4 - 0Norwich CityPREM
2001/2002Wed 16 JanChelsea4 - 0Norwich CityFAC
2001/2002Sat 05 JanNorwich City0-0ChelseaFAC
1994/1995Sat 10 DecNorwich City3 - 0ChelseaPREM
1994/1995Sat 20 AugChelsea2 - 0Norwich CityPREM
1993/1994Sat 15 JanNorwich City1 - 1ChelseaPREM
1993/1994Sat 16 OctChelsea1 - 2Norwich CityPREM

Recent respective form guides

Norwich City have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The Canaries's have scored 13 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 15.

The away form of Chelsea however, is much more impressive, picking up four victories from the last six. Just 7 goals have scored in these games, though to be fair only a measly 4 have been let in at the wrong end.

Norwich City are stuck down in the relegation zone of Barclays Premiership with a return of just 20 points from their 28 games thus far. Chelsea are currently sitting proudly at the top of the entire league, having collected 68 points from the 27 games played.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Norwich City61149164
Chelsea63126510

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Canaries of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Chelsea, who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Norwich CityLatest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
ChelseaLost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.