FootyMAD's Norwich City match preview

Last updated : 25 December 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Norwich City v Nottingham Forest fixture

Nottm. Forest face a trip to Norwich City at on Friday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 29 games played, Forest have recorded 7 wins, and Norwich City have come away with 13 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in October 2002, when they played out a goalless draw 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:
2003/2004Sat 30 AugNottm. Forest2 - 0Norwich CityLD1
2002/2003Sat 22 MarNottm. Forest4 - 0Norwich CityLD1
2002/2003Tue 29 OctNorwich City0 - 0Nottm. ForestLD1
2001/2002Wed 26 DecNottm. Forest2 - 0Norwich CityLD1
2001/2002Sat 08 SepNorwich City1 - 0Nottm. ForestLD1
2000/2001Sat 30 DecNottm. Forest0 - 0Norwich CityLD1
2000/2001Sat 19 AugNorwich City0 - 0Nottm. ForestLD1

Recent respective form guides

Norwich City have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Canaries in those games, with 5 conceded.

In complete contrast to Norwich City, Nottm. Forest are having a torrid time on their travels, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Forest have hit 6 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Norwich City are leading the way in the Nationwide League Division One, with their 24 games giving them a return of 46 points. Nottm. Forest find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 28 points from their 23 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Norwich City63308212
Nottm. Forest6042594

FootyMad's prediction ...

Forest are in poor form away, and the FootyMad team are afraid to say this game can be passed over as a comfortable defeat against Norwich City. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Norwich City Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Unbeaten run of 6 matches.
Nottm. Forest Not won in previous 5 away matches.
No win in the 9 most recent games.