FootyMAD's Southampton match preview

Last updated : 19 February 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Norwich City v Southampton fixture

Norwich City prepare to entertain Southampton at Carrow Road on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Canaries are clearly on top, having won 26 and lost only 10 of the 46 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Carrow Road was just last season, in January 2009, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Tue 15 DecSouthampton2 - 2Norwich CityASSM
2009/2010Sat 21 NovSouthampton2 - 2Norwich CityLGE1
2008/2009Tue 27 JanNorwich City2-2SouthamptonCHMP
2008/2009Tue 30 SepSouthampton2 - 0Norwich CityCHMP
2007/2008Tue 29 JanSouthampton0 - 1Norwich CityCHMP
2007/2008Sat 18 AugNorwich City2 - 1SouthamptonCHMP
2006/2007Sat 28 AprNorwich City0 - 1SouthamptonCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Norwich City could not have a more impressive recent home form, having won each of the last six games. During these games, Canaries have smashed 13 goals past the opposition and conceded a paltry 2.

Southampton have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 leaked at the wrong end.

Norwich City are leading the way in the Coca-Cola League One, with their 31 games giving them a return of 66 points. Southampton see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League One, showing a record of 34 points from their 28 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Norwich City650113515
Southampton632110811

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 Won 11 successive home games.
12 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 10 .
Southampton Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.