FootyMAD's Southampton match preview

Last updated : 15 December 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Southampton v Norwich City fixture

Norwich City face a trip to Southampton at St. Marys on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Canaries will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 24 and win only 5 of the 44 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in August 2005, the Saints carving out a narrow 1 - 0 victory in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 17 DecNorwich City3 - 1SouthamptonCHMP
2005/2006Sat 20 AugSouthampton1 - 0Norwich CityCHMP
2004/2005Sat 30 AprSouthampton4 - 3Norwich CityPREM
2004/2005Sat 20 NovNorwich City2 - 1SouthamptonPREM
2002/2003Sat 15 FebSouthampton2 - 0Norwich CityFAC
1994/1995Sat 11 FebNorwich City2 - 2SouthamptonPREM
1994/1995Wed 02 NovSouthampton1 - 1Norwich CityPREM

Recent respective form guides

Southampton have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Saints in those games, with 6 conceded.

Norwich City have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. Canaries have conceded 9 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Southampton's total of 36 points from their 22 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola Championship. Norwich City see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola Championship, showing a record of 29 points from their 22 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Southampton641115913
Norwich City6213787

FootyMad's prediction ...

Norwich City have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Southampton may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Southampton Unbeaten in the last 5 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Norwich City Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.