FootyMAD's Coventry City match preview

Last updated : 17 September 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Crystal Palace v Coventry City fixture

Crystal Palace prepare to entertain Coventry City at Selhurst Park on Tuesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 46 games played, Eagles have recorded 16 wins, and Coventry City have come away with 13 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Selhurst Park was less than a year ago, in September 2006, the Eagles carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 13 JanCoventry City2 - 4Crystal PalaceCHMP
2006/2007Sat 23 SepCrystal Palace1-0Coventry CityCHMP
2005/2006Tue 22 NovCrystal Palace2 - 0Coventry CityCHMP
2005/2006Sat 15 OctCoventry City1 - 4Crystal PalaceCHMP
2005/2006Tue 20 SepCrystal Palace1 - 0Coventry CityLGEC
2003/2004Sun 09 MayCoventry City2 - 1Crystal PalaceCHMP
2003/2004Sat 29 NovCrystal Palace1 - 1Coventry CityCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Crystal Palace are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Eagles in those games, with 7 conceded.

The away form of Coventry City however, is much more impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. The games have constituted a decent return of 11 goals for the Sky Blues, and 10 goals against.

Crystal Palace are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 4 points from 5 matches. Coventry City are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 10 points from 5 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Crystal Palace6123775
Coventry City64119513

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Eagles of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Coventry City, who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Crystal Palace Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Latest 3 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Coventry City 4 successive away victories.
6 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.