FootyMAD's Norwich City match preview

Last updated : 03 May 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Sunderland v Norwich City fixture

Sunderland play host to Norwich City at Stadium Of Light on Tuesday evening,

The last time the two teams met at Sunderland was back in March 1999, over five years ago, the Black Cats carving out a narrow 1-0 victory 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 25 OctNorwich City1 - 0SunderlandLD1
1998/1999Sat 06 MarSunderland1-0Norwich CityLD1
1998/1999Tue 29 SepNorwich City2 - 2SunderlandLD1
1997/1998Wed 28 JanNorwich City2 - 1SunderlandLD1
1997/1998Sat 30 AugSunderland0 - 1Norwich CityLD1
1995/1996Sun 14 JanSunderland0 - 1Norwich CityLD1
1995/1996Sat 19 AugNorwich City0 - 0SunderlandLD1

Recent respective form guides

Sunderland have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Black Cats in those games, with 5 conceded.

The Canaries have had a decent run of form away from home recently, picking up four victories from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 11 goals for the Canaries, and 3 goals against.

Sunderland are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 73 points from 44 games. Norwich City are leading the way in the Nationwide League Division One, with their 44 games giving them a return of 91 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Sunderland6123465
Norwich City660018618

FootyMad's prediction ...

Black Cats are in quite good form at home, but the FootyMad team thinks on this occassion, Norwich City will prove too strong and win this game comfortably. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Sunderland Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Norwich City 3 successive away victories.
8 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 7 matches.
Last drawn game 12 outings ago.