FM Preview: Crystal Palace v Barnsley 02 Apr 2011

Last updated : 01 April 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Crystal Palace v Barnsley fixture

Crystal Palace prepare to entertain Barnsley at Selhurst Park on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 27 games played, Eagles have recorded 12 wins, and Barnsley have come away with 11 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Selhurst Park was just last season, in December 2009, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Championship match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Sat 14 Aug Barnsley 1 - 0 Crystal Palace Championship
2009/2010 Sat 13 Mar Barnsley 0 - 0 Crystal Palace Championship
2009/2010 Sat 19 Dec Crystal Palace 1-1 Barnsley Championship
2008/2009 Tue 17 Mar Barnsley 3 - 1 Crystal Palace Championship
2008/2009 Sat 18 Oct Crystal Palace 3 - 0 Barnsley Championship
2007/2008 Sat 15 Mar Crystal Palace 2 - 0 Barnsley Championship
2007/2008 Sat 08 Dec Barnsley 0 - 0 Crystal Palace Championship

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Recent respective form guides

Crystal Palace are unbeaten in their last six home games, but have drawn three of them. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the Eagles in those games, with 5 conceded.

The away form of Barnsley is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. While the Tykes have hit 6 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Crystal Palace are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 39 points from 38 matches.

Barnsley find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 47 points from their 38 matches.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Crystal Palace 6 1 2 3 7 9 5
Barnsley 6 1 3 2 7 9 6

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Attention punters! We see this as an opportunity for the Eagles to get the show back on the road by taking all the three points available. Home Win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Crystal Palace Unbeaten in the last 12 home games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Barnsley Previous 3 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 6 away matches.
No win in the 2 most recent games.

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