FootyMAD's Crystal Palace match preview

Last updated : 25 November 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Luton Town v Crystal Palace fixture

Luton Town play host to Crystal Palace at Kenilworth Road on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 24 games played, The Hatters have recorded 12 wins, and Crystal Palace have come away with 4 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Luton Town was back in March 1996, over five years ago, when they played out a goalless draw in a League Division One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 06 AugCrystal Palace1 - 2Luton TownCHMP
1995/1996Tue 19 MarCrystal Palace2 - 0Luton TownCHMP
1995/1996Sat 02 MarLuton Town0-0Crystal PalaceCHMP
1993/1994Sat 16 AprLuton Town0 - 1Crystal PalaceCHMP
1993/1994Tue 02 NovCrystal Palace3 - 2Luton TownCHMP
1991/1992Sat 07 MarLuton Town1 - 1Crystal PalacePREM
1991/1992Tue 25 FebCrystal Palace1 - 1Luton TownPREM

Recent respective form guides

Luton Town have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 16 goals for the The Hatters, with 9 goals against.

The Eagles have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occassions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The games have constituted a decent return of 14 goals for the Eagles, and 5 goals against.

Luton Town's total of 31 points from their 20 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca Cola Championship. Crystal Palace's total of 30 points from their 18 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca Cola Championship.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Luton Town61147124
Crystal Palace641113813

FootyMad's prediction ...

The Hatters go into their game against Crystal Palace in confident mood, but FootyMad sees them coming down to earth, with the visitors narrowly taking all three points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Luton Town Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Crystal Palace Undefeated in last 4 away games.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.