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Newcastle Utd. prepare to entertain Birmingham City at St. James' Park on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 48 games played, Magpies have recorded 24 wins, and Birmingham C. have come away with 10 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at St. James' Park was less than a year ago, in January 2007, where Birmingham C. annihilated the Magpies 1-5 in a F.A. Cup match.
For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here
| Recent encounters between the teams: | |||||
| 2006/2007 | Wed 17 Jan | Newcastle Utd. | 1-5 | Birmingham C. | FAC |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 06 Jan | Birmingham C. | 2 - 2 | Newcastle Utd. | FAC |
| 2005/2006 | Sat 29 Apr | Birmingham C. | 0 - 0 | Newcastle Utd. | PREM |
| 2005/2006 | Sat 05 Nov | Newcastle Utd. | 1 - 0 | Birmingham C. | PREM |
| 2004/2005 | Sat 01 Jan | Newcastle Utd. | 2 - 1 | Birmingham C. | PREM |
| 2004/2005 | Sun 03 Oct | Birmingham C. | 2 - 2 | Newcastle Utd. | PREM |
| 2003/2004 | Sat 31 Jan | Birmingham C. | 1 - 1 | Newcastle Utd. | PREM |
Recent respective form guides
Newcastle United have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The Magpies's have scored 11 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 12.
The away form of Birmingham C. is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Blues have hit 5 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Newcastle Utd. see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premier League, showing a record of 19 points from their 15 games played so far, Birmingham C. see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premier League, showing a record of 14 points from their 15 games played so far,
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| Current form guides: | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
| Newcastle Utd. | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 14 | 2 |
| Birmingham C. | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 6 |
FootyMad's prediction ...
None of the two sides are showing much worthwhile form at present, so the Madmen can look no further than a single point for the Magpies. Score draw
| Sequence statistics: | |
| Newcastle Utd. | Failed to win in previous 3 home matches. Not won in the 6 most recent games. |
| Birmingham C. | 6 games since last away draw. Last drawn game 10 outings ago. |