FootyMAD's Blackburn Rovers match preview

Last updated : 16 December 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Fulham v Blackburn Rovers fixture

Fulham prepare to entertain Blackburn Rovers at Craven Cottage on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 35 games played, Cottagers have recorded 14 wins, and Blackburn R. have come away with 9 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Craven Cottage was just last season, in November 2004, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 winners in a Premiership match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 20 AugBlackburn R.2 - 1FulhamPREM
2004/2005Sat 07 MayBlackburn R.1 - 3FulhamPREM
2004/2005Sat 27 NovFulham0-2Blackburn R.PREM
2003/2004Mon 12 AprFulham3 - 4Blackburn R.PREM
2003/2004Sun 28 SepBlackburn R.0 - 2FulhamPREM
2002/2003Mon 07 AprFulham0 - 4Blackburn R.PREM
2002/2003Sat 30 NovBlackburn R.2 - 1FulhamPREM

Recent respective form guides

Fulham are showing reasonable home form, having won four and lost two from the last six played. A total of 15 goals have been scored by the Cottagers in those games, with 12 conceded.

Blackburn R. have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the Rovers have hit 7 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Fulham are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 16 points from 16 matches. Blackburn R. see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premiership, showing a record of 21 points from their 16 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Fulham6213677
Blackburn R.6312101010

FootyMad's prediction ...

This is certainly an intriguing match for the Cottagers, and one in which the FootyMad team are tentatively suggesting a drawn game. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Fulham 9 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Blackburn R. Last drawn game 5 outings ago.