FootyMAD's Blackpool match preview

Last updated : 08 February 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Sheffield Wednesday v Blackpool fixture

Sheff. Wed. prepare to entertain Blackpool at Hillsborough on Tuesday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The The Owls are clearly on top, winning 60.53% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Hillsborough was just last season, in December 2008, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Tue 19 JanBlackpool1 - 2Sheff. Wed.CHMP
2008/2009Fri 26 DecSheff. Wed.1-1BlackpoolCHMP
2008/2009Tue 25 NovBlackpool0 - 2Sheff. Wed.CHMP
2007/2008Sat 19 AprBlackpool2 - 1Sheff. Wed.CHMP
2007/2008Sat 27 OctSheff. Wed.2 - 1BlackpoolCHMP
2004/2005Sat 12 MarSheff. Wed.3 - 2BlackpoolLGE1
2004/2005Tue 10 AugBlackpool1 - 2Sheff. Wed.LGE1

Recent respective form guides

Sheffield Wednesday have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, While The Owls have scored 7, a worringly large 10 have been leaked at the other end.

Blackpool have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Seasiders's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 9 goals for and 7 against.

Sheff. Wed. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 31 points from 29 matches. Blackpool lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola Championship, picking up 40 from their 29 games so far.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Sheff. Wed.64029812
Blackpool612310125

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Sheff. Wed. only showing average form at home, the Madmen are expecting them to play out a draw. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Sheff. Wed. 4 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 7 .
Blackpool Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 3 most recent games.