FootyMAD's Norwich City match preview

Last updated : 19 October 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Norwich City v Bristol City fixture

Bristol City travel to take on Norwich City at on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Robins will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 16 and win only 4 of the 30 games.

The last time the two teams met at Norwich City was back in December 1998, over five years ago, the Canaries carving out a narrow 2 - 1 victory in a League Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
1998/1999Sun 09 MayBristol City1 - 0Norwich CityCHMP
1998/1999Sat 19 DecNorwich City2 - 1Bristol CityCHMP
1990/1991Sat 05 JanNorwich City2 - 1Bristol CityFAC
1979/1980Sat 26 AprBristol City2 - 3Norwich CityPREM
1979/1980Sat 15 DecNorwich City2 - 0Bristol CityPREM
1978/1979Sat 24 MarNorwich City3 - 0Bristol CityPREM
1978/1979Tue 22 AugBristol City1 - 1Norwich CityPREM

Recent respective form guides

Norwich City have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Canaries in those games, with 6 conceded.

The Robins have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 8 goals for the Robins, and 8 goals against.

Norwich City are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola Championship with a return of just 8 points from their 10 games thus far. Bristol City are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 17 points from 10 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Norwich City6015071
Bristol City6231869

FootyMad's prediction ...

Robins have been performing with great credit on their travels, and the Madmen see no reason why they should not return from with an easy victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Norwich City Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 6 most recent games.
Bristol City Not won in previous 2 away matches.