FootyMAD's Charlton Athletic match preview

Last updated : 19 September 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Nottingham Forest v Charlton Athletic fixture

Nottm. Forest prepare to entertain Charlton Athletic at City Ground on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 16 games played, Forest have recorded 7 wins, and Charlton Ath. have come away with 4 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at City Ground was two seasons ago, in January 2007, with Nottm. Forest running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a F.A. Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 06 JanNottm. Forest2-0Charlton Ath.FAC
1999/2000Sat 08 AprNottm. Forest1 - 1Charlton Ath.CHMP
1999/2000Mon 03 JanCharlton Ath.3 - 0Nottm. ForestCHMP
1998/1999Sat 27 FebCharlton Ath.0 - 0Nottm. ForestPREM
1998/1999Sat 03 OctNottm. Forest0 - 1Charlton Ath.PREM
1997/1998Sat 28 MarCharlton Ath.4 - 2Nottm. ForestCHMP
1997/1998Sat 03 JanCharlton Ath.4 - 1Nottm. ForestFAC

Recent respective form guides

Nottingham Forest 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 Forest in those games, with 8 conceded.

Charlton Ath. have an average recent record on the road, winning 2 of the last six, but losing the other 4. While the Addicks have hit 4 goals, 8 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Nottm. Forest are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola Championship with a return of just 4 points from their 6 games thus far. Charlton Ath. lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola Championship, picking up 9 from their 6 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Nottm. Forest61058163
Charlton Ath.6204796

FootyMad's prediction ...

Nottm. Forest are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Nottm. Forest Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Latest 4 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Charlton Ath. 11 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 11 outings ago.