FootyMAD's Barnsley match preview

Last updated : 17 November 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Crystal Palace v Barnsley fixture

Crystal Palace play host to Barnsley at Selhurst Park on Saturday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 11 of the 23 previous games, with the Eagles winning just 9.

The last time the two teams met at Crystal Palace was back in September 2001, over five years ago, the Eagles 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:
2001/2002Tue 26 FebBarnsley1 - 4Crystal PalaceCHMP
2001/2002Sat 22 SepCrystal Palace1-0BarnsleyCHMP
2000/2001Tue 20 FebBarnsley1 - 0Crystal PalaceCHMP
2000/2001Tue 12 SepCrystal Palace1 - 0BarnsleyCHMP
1999/2000Tue 15 FebCrystal Palace0 - 2BarnsleyCHMP
1999/2000Sat 14 AugBarnsley2 - 3Crystal PalaceCHMP
1998/1999Sun 28 FebCrystal Palace1 - 0BarnsleyCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Crystal Palace's woeful home form means they have chalked up just a single victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. Eagles have conceded a disappointing 8 goals in this period, and managed to convert only 2 of their own chances.

The away form of Barnsley is pretty dire, losing every single one of the last six matches played! While the Tykes have hit 4 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Crystal Palace are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 18 points from 17 matches. Barnsley are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola Championship with a return of just 15 points from their 17 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Crystal Palace60155121
Barnsley61146114

FootyMad's prediction ...

These are testing times at Selhurst Park for the Eagles and the Madmen are unable to see past Barnsley claiming victory in a close match.

Sequence statistics:
Crystal Palace Been beaten in each of their previous 4 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Latest 4 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 8 most recent games.
Barnsley Lost each of the previous 7 away matches.
Not won in previous 8 away matches.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.