FootyMAD's Preston North End match preview

Last updated : 02 March 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Nottingham Forest v Preston North End fixture

Nottm. Forest play host to Preston North End at City Ground on Tuesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 43 games played, Forest have recorded 17 wins, and Preston N.E. have come away with 13 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Nottm. Forest was just over four years ago, in February 2005, with Nottm. Forest running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Tue 16 SepPreston N.E.2 - 1Nottm. ForestCHMP
2004/2005Wed 23 FebNottm. Forest2-0Preston N.E.CHMP
2004/2005Sat 23 OctPreston N.E.3 - 2Nottm. ForestCHMP
2003/2004Mon 12 AprPreston N.E.2 - 2Nottm. ForestCHMP
2003/2004Wed 01 OctNottm. Forest0 - 1Preston N.E.CHMP
2002/2003Sat 25 JanPreston N.E.1 - 1Nottm. ForestCHMP
2002/2003Wed 14 AugNottm. Forest2 - 2Preston N.E.CHMP

Recent respective form guides

Nottingham Forest have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The Forest's have scored 11 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 13.

Preston N.E. have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the North End have hit 8 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Nottm. Forest are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 37 points from 35 matches. Preston N.E. are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 56 points from 35 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Nottm. Forest61147124
Preston N.E.6231669

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Forest of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Preston N.E., who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Nottm. Forest Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Preston N.E. Not won in previous 3 away matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.