FootyMAD's Colchester United match preview

Last updated : 07 August 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Norwich City v Colchester United fixture

Norwich City prepare to entertain Colchester United at Carrow Road on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 12 games played, Canaries have recorded 5 wins, and Colchester U. have come away with 3 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Carrow Road was just last season, in March 2008, with Norwich City annihilating their visitors 5-1 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 22 MarNorwich City5-1Colchester U.CHMP
2007/2008Sat 15 DecColchester U.1 - 1Norwich CityCHMP
2006/2007Sat 31 MarColchester U.3 - 0Norwich CityCHMP
2006/2007Tue 31 OctNorwich City1 - 1Colchester U.CHMP
1959/1960Sat 20 FebColchester U.3 - 0Norwich CityLGE1
1959/1960Sat 03 OctNorwich City3 - 2Colchester U.LGE1
1958/1959Wed 03 SepNorwich City1 - 2Colchester U.LGE1

Recent respective form guides

Norwich City have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 6 to 5.

The U's have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The U's's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 7 goals for and 6 against.



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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Norwich City61057123
Colchester U.6204556

FootyMad's prediction ...

Norwich City are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Norwich City 7 games since last home draw.
Latest 3 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Colchester U. 6 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 9 outings ago.