FootyMAD's Norwich City match preview

Last updated : 12 April 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Norwich City v Watford fixture

Watford face a trip to Norwich City at Carrow Road on Monday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Hornets will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 26 and win only 9 of the 45 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in November 2007, as the visitors ran out cosy 1 - 3 winners in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Wed 10 DecWatford2 - 1Norwich CityCHMP
2007/2008Tue 04 MarWatford1 - 1Norwich CityCHMP
2007/2008Tue 06 NovNorwich City1 - 3WatfordCHMP
2005/2006Sat 21 JanNorwich City2 - 3WatfordCHMP
2005/2006Tue 13 SepWatford2 - 1Norwich CityCHMP
2003/2004Sat 24 AprWatford1 - 2Norwich CityCHMP
2003/2004Sat 15 NovNorwich City1 - 2WatfordCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Norwich City have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The Hornets have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The Hornets's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 9 goals for and 7 against.

Norwich City are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola Championship with a return of just 43 points from their 42 games thus far. Watford see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola Championship, showing a record of 52 points from their 42 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Norwich City6213567
Watford6141887

FootyMad's prediction ...

Watford are not doing too bad on their travels, and I think they should continue by carving out a narrow victory at Norwich City. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Norwich City 5 games since last home draw.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Watford Drawn each of the last 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.