FootyMAD's Charlton Athletic match preview

Last updated : 27 August 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Manchester City v Charlton Athletic fixture

Man City prepare to entertain Charlton Athletic at City of Manchester Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 25 games played, Sky Blues have recorded 11 wins, and Charlton Ath. have come away with 9 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at City of Manchester Stadium was less than a year ago, in January 2004, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Premiership match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Wed 07 JanMan City1-1Charlton Ath.PREM
2003/2004Sun 17 AugCharlton Ath.0 - 3Man CityPREM
2002/2003Sat 14 DecCharlton Ath.2 - 2Man CityPREM
2002/2003Sat 16 NovMan City0 - 1Charlton Ath.PREM
2000/2001Sat 30 DecMan City1 - 4Charlton Ath.PREM
2000/2001Sat 19 AugCharlton Ath.4 - 0Man CityPREM
1999/2000Sun 19 MarMan City1 - 1Charlton Ath.CHMP

Recent respective form guides

Manchester City have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Sky Blues in those games, with 8 conceded.

The away form of Charlton Ath. is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Addicks have hit 6 goals, 14 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Man City are stuck down in the relegation zone of Barclays Premiership with a return of just 1 points from their 3 games thus far. Charlton Ath. sit in a healthy 4th in the league, and have picked up 6 points from their 3 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Man City6213977
Charlton Ath.6321131111

FootyMad's prediction ...

Man City are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Man City Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Charlton Ath. Not won in previous 4 away matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.