FootyMAD's Crystal Palace match preview

Last updated : 14 September 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Norwich City v Crystal Palace fixture

Norwich City prepare to entertain Crystal Palace at on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Canaries are clearly on top, having won 31 and lost only 10 of the 50 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at was less than a year ago, in September 2006, with Crystal Palace inflicting a narrow 0-1 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:
2006/2007Mon 01 JanCrystal Palace3 - 1Norwich CityCHMP
2006/2007Sat 16 SepNorwich City0-1Crystal PalaceCHMP
2005/2006Sat 25 FebCrystal Palace4 - 1Norwich CityCHMP
2005/2006Sat 13 AugNorwich City1 - 1Crystal PalaceCHMP
2004/2005Sat 16 AprCrystal Palace3 - 3Norwich CityPREM
2004/2005Sat 14 AugNorwich City1 - 1Crystal PalacePREM
2003/2004Sat 20 MarCrystal Palace1 - 0Norwich CityCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Norwich City have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 10 to 9.

Crystal Palace have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The Eagles's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 8 goals for and 7 against.

Norwich City are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 4 points from 4 matches. Crystal Palace find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 4 points from their 4 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Norwich City62221088
Crystal Palace6222968

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Norwich City only showing average form at home, the Madmen are expecting them to play out a draw. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Norwich City 5 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Crystal Palace Not won in previous 2 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 4 most recent games.