FootyMAD's Coventry City match preview

Last updated : 16 February 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Newcastle United v Coventry City fixture

Newcastle Utd. play host to Coventry City at St. James' Park on Wednesday evening, with high hopes of improving on their excellent record against the opposition, having chalked up an impressive 22 wins out of 33 previous matches.

The last time the two teams met at Newcastle Utd. was back in January 2005, over five years ago, with Newcastle Utd. running out comfortable 3-1 winners 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:
2009/2010Wed 09 DecCoventry City0 - 2Newcastle Utd.CHMP
2008/2009Tue 26 AugCoventry City2 - 3Newcastle Utd.LGEC
2004/2005Sat 29 JanNewcastle Utd.3-1Coventry CityFAC
2000/2001Sat 13 JanNewcastle Utd.3 - 1Coventry CityPREM
2000/2001Wed 06 SepCoventry City0 - 2Newcastle Utd.PREM
1999/2000Sat 29 AprNewcastle Utd.2 - 0Coventry CityPREM
1999/2000Sat 16 OctCoventry City4 - 1Newcastle Utd.PREM

Recent respective form guides

Newcastle United are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, During these games, Magpies have smashed 14 goals past the opposition and conceded a paltry 3.

Coventry City have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 7 leaked at the wrong end.

Newcastle Utd. are leading the way in the Coca-Cola Championship, with their 30 games giving them a return of 60 points. Coventry City's 40 points from 31 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Newcastle Utd.62221098
Coventry City6231659

FootyMad's prediction ...

Newcastle Utd. may be coming up against a decent side in Coventry City, but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Magpies. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Newcastle Utd. Unbeaten in the last 17 home games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Coventry City Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 5 away matches.
6 games since last defeat.