FootyMAD's Sheffield Wednesday match preview

Last updated : 03 April 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Norwich City v Sheffield Wednesday fixture

Norwich City prepare to entertain Sheffield Wednesday at Carrow Road on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 24 games played, Canaries have recorded 10 wins, and Sheff. Wed. have come away with 7 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Carrow Road was just last season, in September 2007, with Sheff. Wed. inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the Canaries in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 29 NovSheff. Wed.3 - 2Norwich CityCHMP
2007/2008Sun 04 MaySheff. Wed.4 - 1Norwich CityCHMP
2007/2008Sat 29 SepNorwich City0-1Sheff. Wed.CHMP
2006/2007Sun 06 MaySheff. Wed.3 - 2Norwich CityCHMP
2006/2007Sat 09 DecNorwich City1 - 2Sheff. Wed.CHMP
2005/2006Sat 15 AprSheff. Wed.1 - 0Norwich CityCHMP
2005/2006Sat 29 OctNorwich City0 - 1Sheff. Wed.CHMP

Recent respective form guides

Norwich City are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 8 to 7.

Sheff. Wed. have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The The Owls's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 10 goals for and 9 against.

Norwich City are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 43 points from 40 matches. Sheff. Wed. see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola Championship, showing a record of 51 points from their 40 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Norwich City63126510
Sheff. Wed.6132886

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Norwich City only showing average form at home, the Madmen are expecting them to play out a draw. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Norwich City 4 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Sheff. Wed. Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Drawn each of the last 3 games.
No win in the 5 most recent games.