FootyMAD's Norwich City match preview

Last updated : 25 December 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Sheffield United v Norwich City fixture

Sheff. Utd. are ready to welcome Norwich City to Bramall Lane on Monday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Blades are clearly on top, having won 15 and lost only 6 of the 29 games.

The previous match played between the two at Bramall Lane was within the last three years, in August 2003, the Blades carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a League Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 31 JanNorwich City1 - 0Sheff. Utd.CHMP
2003/2004Sat 23 AugSheff. Utd.1-0Norwich CityCHMP
2002/2003Sat 22 FebSheff. Utd.0 - 1Norwich CityCHMP
2002/2003Sat 07 SepNorwich City2 - 3Sheff. Utd.CHMP
2001/2002Sun 03 FebNorwich City2 - 1Sheff. Utd.CHMP
2001/2002Sat 29 SepSheff. Utd.2 - 1Norwich CityCHMP
2000/2001Tue 10 AprSheff. Utd.1 - 1Norwich CityCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Sheffield United are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 11 goals for the Blades, with 2 goals against.

In complete contrast to Sheff. Utd., Norwich City are having a torrid time on their travels, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Canaries have hit 5 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Sheff. Utd. are holding the final promotion place in the Coca Cola Championship, and have accumulated 53 points from the 24 games they have played so far. Norwich City see themselves just below half way in the Coca Cola Championship, showing a record of 29 points from their 24 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Sheff. Utd.6231869
Norwich City63129710

FootyMad's prediction ...

Sheff. Utd. may be coming up against a decent side in Norwich City, but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Blades. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Sheff. Utd. Unbeaten in the last 13 home games.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Norwich City Last drawn game 4 outings ago.