FM Preview: Crystal Palace v Burnley 18 Sep 2010

Last updated : 17 September 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Crystal Palace v Burnley fixture

Crystal Palace are ready to welcome Burnley to Selhurst Park on Saturday afternoon,

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Selhurst Park was within the last three years, in August 2008, when they played out a goalless draw in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Wed 11 MarBurnley4 - 2Crystal PalaceCHMP
2008/2009Sat 23 AugCrystal Palace0-0BurnleyCHMP
2007/2008Sun 04 MayCrystal Palace5 - 0BurnleyCHMP
2007/2008Sat 29 SepBurnley1 - 1Crystal PalaceCHMP
2006/2007Sat 03 MarBurnley1 - 1Crystal PalaceCHMP
2006/2007Sat 26 AugCrystal Palace2 - 2BurnleyCHMP
2005/2006Mon 17 AprBurnley0 - 0Crystal PalaceCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Crystal Palace have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the Eagles in those games, with 9 conceded.

The away form of Burnley is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. The Clarets's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

Crystal Palace are currently lying in 19th place in Npower Championship having mustered a points tally of 6 from their 6 matches played. Burnley's total of 10 points from their 6 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Npower Championship.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Crystal Palace61146114
Burnley631212810

FootyMad's prediction ...

Crystal Palace are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Crystal Palace 4 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Burnley Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.