FootyMAD's Norwich City match preview

Last updated : 25 January 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Walsall v Norwich City fixture

Walsall play host to Norwich City at Banks's Stadium on Tuesday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Saddlers are clearly on top, having won 14 and lost only 3 of the 23 games.

The last time the two teams met at Walsall was back in November 2003, over five years ago, as the visitors ran out cosy 1-3 winners 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:
2009/2010Sat 05 SepNorwich City0 - 0WalsallLGE1
2003/2004Sat 17 AprNorwich City5 - 0WalsallCHMP
2003/2004Sat 01 NovWalsall1-3Norwich CityCHMP
2002/2003Sat 19 AprWalsall0 - 0Norwich CityCHMP
2002/2003Sat 21 DecNorwich City2 - 1WalsallCHMP
2001/2002Tue 01 JanNorwich City1 - 1WalsallCHMP
2001/2002Tue 09 OctWalsall2 - 0Norwich CityCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Walsall have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the Saddlers in those games, with 7 conceded.

The Canaries have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. Those games have seen the Canaries pummel 15 goals, and let in 8.

Walsall's 31 points from 23 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position. Norwich City are leading the way in the Coca-Cola League One, with their 27 games giving them a return of 57 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Walsall61148114
Norwich City660015118

FootyMad's prediction ...

Walsall are not in a rich vein of form at the moment, and your Madmen see things getting no better with Norwich City running out comfortable winners. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Walsall Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Norwich City Undefeated in last 5 away games.
Won each of the previous 6 matches.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.