FootyMAD's Fulham match preview

Last updated : 10 March 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Fulham v Blackburn Rovers fixture

Blackburn R. face a trip to Fulham at Craven Cottage on Wednesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 38 games played, Rovers have recorded 9 wins, and Fulham have come away with 15 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in November 2007, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2 - 2 draw in a Premier League match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 20 SepBlackburn R.1 - 0FulhamPREM
2007/2008Sat 08 MarBlackburn R.1 - 1FulhamPREM
2007/2008Sun 25 NovFulham2 - 2Blackburn R.PREM
2006/2007Sat 21 AprFulham1 - 1Blackburn R.PREM
2006/2007Sat 02 DecBlackburn R.2 - 0FulhamPREM
2005/2006Sat 17 DecFulham2 - 1Blackburn R.PREM
2005/2006Sat 20 AugBlackburn R.2 - 1FulhamPREM

Recent respective form guides

Fulham have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A generous 9 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Blackburn R. have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. These low-scoring games have seen just 4 goals scored and conceded.

Fulham's 34 points from 27 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position. Blackburn R. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Barclays Premier League with a return of just 27 points from their 27 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Fulham6213497
Blackburn R.6123585

FootyMad's prediction ...

Blackburn R. have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Fulham may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Fulham Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Blackburn R. 4 games since last away draw.