FootyMAD's Preston North End match preview

Last updated : 07 April 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Preston North End v Norwich City fixture

Norwich City pack their bags to visit Preston North End at Deepdale on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 18 games played, Canaries have recorded 5 wins, and Preston N.E. have come away with 7 victories.

The previous match played between the two at Deepdale was within the last three years, in November 2003, when they played out a goalless draw in a League Division One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Mon 02 JanNorwich City0 - 3Preston N.E.CHMP
2003/2004Sat 01 MayNorwich City3 - 2Preston N.E.CHMP
2003/2004Sat 22 NovPreston N.E.0 - 0Norwich CityCHMP
2002/2003Sun 04 MayNorwich City2 - 0Preston N.E.CHMP
2002/2003Sat 28 SepPreston N.E.1 - 2Norwich CityCHMP
2001/2002Fri 22 FebNorwich City3 - 0Preston N.E.CHMP
2001/2002Wed 26 SepPreston N.E.4 - 0Norwich CityCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Preston North End have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 11 goals for the North End, with 4 goals against.

In complete contrast to Preston N.E., Norwich City are having a torrid time on their travels, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. While the Canaries have hit 5 goals, 14 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Preston N.E.'s total of 67 points from their 41 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca Cola Championship. Norwich City's 56 points from 41 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Preston N.E.63215311
Norwich City631291110

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the North End, as the Canaries have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Preston N.E. Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Norwich City Not won in previous 6 away matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.