FootyMAD's Norwich City match preview

Last updated : 31 October 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Norwich City v Cardiff City fixture

Cardiff City face a trip to Norwich City at on Tuesday evening, and have come away with little in previous meetings, having taken no points from 15 of the 19 contests.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was was two seasons ago, in December 2003, when they eased past their opponents in a high-scoring 4 - 1 thriller, in a League Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 13 MarCardiff City2 - 1Norwich CityCHMP
2003/2004Sat 13 DecNorwich City4 - 1Cardiff CityCHMP
1983/1984Wed 26 OctNorwich City3 - 0Cardiff CityLGEC
1983/1984Tue 04 OctCardiff City0 - 0Norwich CityLGEC
1981/1982Sat 27 MarNorwich City2 - 1Cardiff CityCHMP
1981/1982Sat 07 NovCardiff City1 - 0Norwich CityCHMP
1974/1975Sat 11 JanCardiff City2 - 1Norwich CityCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Norwich City have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. These games have seen the Canaries score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 4.

The Bluebirds have had a decent run of form away from home recently, unbeaten in their last six, consisting of three wins and three draws. The games have constituted a decent return of 10 goals for the Bluebirds, and 7 goals against.

Norwich City are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 16 points from 16 matches. Cardiff City's 23 points from 15 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Norwich City61147124
Cardiff City62221178

FootyMad's prediction ...

Bluebirds 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.
Latest 4 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Cardiff City Undefeated in last 6 away games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.