FootyMAD's Coventry City match preview

Last updated : 19 February 2010 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 Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 48 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 April 2009, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 21 NovCoventry City1 - 1Crystal PalaceCHMP
2008/2009Tue 07 AprCrystal Palace1-1Coventry CityCHMP
2008/2009Sat 08 NovCoventry City0 - 2Crystal PalaceCHMP
2007/2008Wed 26 DecCoventry City0 - 2Crystal PalaceCHMP
2007/2008Tue 18 SepCrystal Palace1 - 1Coventry CityCHMP
2006/2007Sat 13 JanCoventry City2 - 4Crystal PalaceCHMP
2006/2007Sat 23 SepCrystal Palace1 - 0Coventry CityCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Crystal Palace have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Eagles in those games, with 8 conceded.

The away form of Coventry City is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. While the Sky Blues have hit 5 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Crystal Palace are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 33 points from 30 matches. Coventry City's 40 points from 32 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Crystal Palace631210810
Coventry City6231569

FootyMad's prediction ...

Your number one FootyMad panel have studied this game long and hard, and cannot separate the two. A draw for the Eagles. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Crystal Palace Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Coventry City Not won in previous 6 away matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.