FootyMAD's Nottingham Forest match preview

Last updated : 25 December 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Norwich City v Nottingham Forest fixture

Norwich City prepare to entertain Nottingham Forest at on Friday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 29 games played, Canaries have recorded 13 wins, and Nottm. Forest have come away with 7 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at was just last season, in October 2002, when they played out a goalless draw in a League Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 30 AugNottm. Forest2 - 0Norwich CityLD1
2002/2003Sat 22 MarNottm. Forest4 - 0Norwich CityLD1
2002/2003Tue 29 OctNorwich City0-0Nottm. ForestLD1
2001/2002Wed 26 DecNottm. Forest2 - 0Norwich CityLD1
2001/2002Sat 08 SepNorwich City1 - 0Nottm. ForestLD1
2000/2001Sat 30 DecNottm. Forest0 - 0Norwich CityLD1
2000/2001Sat 19 AugNorwich City0 - 0Nottm. ForestLD1

Recent respective form guides

Norwich City have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Canaries in those games, with 5 conceded.

In complete contrast to Norwich City, Nottm. Forest are having a torrid time on their travels, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Forest have hit 6 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Norwich City are leading the way in the Nationwide League Division One, with their 24 games giving them a return of 46 points. Nottm. Forest find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 28 points from their 23 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Norwich City63308212
Nottm. Forest6042594

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Norwich City fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Canaries. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Norwich City Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Unbeaten run of 6 matches.
Nottm. Forest Not won in previous 5 away matches.
No win in the 9 most recent games.