FootyMAD's Newcastle United match preview

Last updated : 04 February 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Newcastle United v Charlton Athletic fixture

Charlton Ath. face a trip to Newcastle United at St. James' Park on Saturday afternoon, and have come away with little in previous meetings, having been beaten a depressing 21 out of 31 times.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in March 2004, with Newcastle Utd. running out comfortable 3 - 1 winners in a Premiership match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sun 17 OctCharlton Ath.1 - 1Newcastle Utd.PREM
2003/2004Sat 20 MarNewcastle Utd.3 - 1Charlton Ath.PREM
2003/2004Sat 20 DecCharlton Ath.0 - 0Newcastle Utd.PREM
2002/2003Sat 15 MarCharlton Ath.0 - 2Newcastle Utd.PREM
2002/2003Sat 26 OctNewcastle Utd.2 - 1Charlton Ath.PREM
2001/2002Sat 20 AprNewcastle Utd.3 - 0Charlton Ath.PREM
2001/2002Sat 01 DecCharlton Ath.1 - 1Newcastle Utd.PREM

Recent respective form guides

Newcastle United have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Magpies in those games, with 6 conceded.

The Addicks have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occassions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. These low-scoring games have seen just 3 goals scored and conceded.

Newcastle Utd. see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premiership, showing a record of 30 points from their 25 games played so far, Charlton Ath.'s 37 points from 25 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 7th position.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Newcastle Utd.63218411
Charlton Ath.640212712

FootyMad's prediction ...

Charlton Ath. are not doing too bad on their travels, and I think they should continue by carving out a narrow victory at Newcastle Utd.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Newcastle Utd. Won 3 successive home games.
5 games since last home draw.
Charlton Ath. Last drawn game 9 outings ago.