FootyMAD's Charlton Athletic match preview

Last updated : 11 February 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Manchester City v Charlton Athletic fixture

Man City prepare to entertain Charlton Athletic at City of Manchester Stadium on Sunday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 26 games played, Sky Blues have recorded 12 wins, and Charlton Ath. have come away with 9 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at City of Manchester Stadium was just last season, in August 2004, as they swept to an impressive 4-0 win in a Premiership match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sun 04 DecCharlton Ath.2 - 5Man CityPREM
2004/2005Sat 02 AprCharlton Ath.2 - 2Man CityPREM
2004/2005Sat 28 AugMan City4-0Charlton Ath.PREM
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

Recent respective form guides

Manchester City are showing reasonable home form, having won four and lost two from the last six played. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Sky Blues in those games, with 5 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 7 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Man City's 34 points from 25 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position. Charlton Ath. see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premiership, showing a record of 33 points from their 24 games played so far,

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Man City640210512
Charlton Ath.63218511

FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Charlton Ath. is certainly an interesting one with me deciding its going to end up with a victory for the Sky Blues in a close run game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Man City Won 4 successive home games.
9 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 7 .
Charlton Ath. Not won in previous 2 away matches.