FootyMAD's Burnley match preview

Last updated : 21 October 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Crystal Palace v Burnley fixture

Crystal Palace prepare to entertain Burnley at Selhurst Park on Saturday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 4 of the 12 previous games, with the Eagles winning just 2.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Selhurst Park was two seasons ago, in January 2004, when they played out a goalless draw in a League Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 10 JanCrystal Palace0-0BurnleyCHMP
2003/2004Sat 09 AugBurnley2 - 3Crystal PalaceCHMP
2002/2003Sat 18 JanCrystal Palace1 - 1BurnleyCHMP
2002/2003Sat 31 AugBurnley0 - 0Crystal PalaceCHMP
2001/2002Sat 01 DecCrystal Palace1 - 2BurnleyCHMP
2001/2002Tue 23 OctBurnley1 - 0Crystal PalaceCHMP
2000/2001Sat 10 FebBurnley1 - 2Crystal PalaceCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Crystal Palace have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the Eagles in those games, with 2 conceded.

Burnley have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 leaked at the wrong end.

Crystal Palace's total of 20 points from their 13 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca Cola Championship. Burnley see themselves just below half way in the Coca Cola Championship, showing a record of 16 points from their 14 games played so far,

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Crystal Palace641111413
Burnley641110313

FootyMad's prediction ...

Crystal Palace may be coming up against a decent side in Burnley, but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Eagles. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Crystal Palace Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Burnley 4 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.