FootyMAD's Tranmere Rovers match preview

Last updated : 13 November 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Norwich City v Tranmere Rovers fixture

Norwich City play host to Tranmere Rovers at Carrow Road on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 10 games played, Canaries have recorded 4 wins, and Tranmere Rvs. have come away with 1 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Norwich City was back in November 2000, over five years ago, the Canaries carving out a narrow 1-0 victory 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:
2000/2001Sat 14 AprTranmere Rvs.0 - 1Norwich CityCHMP
2000/2001Sat 04 NovNorwich City1-0Tranmere Rvs.CHMP
1999/2000Sat 01 AprNorwich City1 - 1Tranmere Rvs.CHMP
1999/2000Fri 17 DecTranmere Rvs.1 - 2Norwich CityCHMP
1998/1999Sat 17 AprNorwich City2 - 2Tranmere Rvs.CHMP
1998/1999Sat 21 NovTranmere Rvs.1 - 3Norwich CityCHMP
1997/1998Wed 18 FebNorwich City0 - 2Tranmere Rvs.CHMP

Recent respective form guides

Norwich City are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 13 goals for the Canaries, with 3 goals against.

In complete contrast to Norwich City, Tranmere Rvs. are having a torrid time on their travels, chalking up just 1 victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. Rovers have conceded 13 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Norwich City's total of 25 points from their 15 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League One. Tranmere Rvs. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League One with a return of just 10 points from their 15 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Norwich City641113313
Tranmere Rvs.61145104

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 3 successive home games.
4 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Tranmere Rvs. Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
No win in the 3 most recent games.