FootyMAD's Arsenal match preview

Last updated : 27 February 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Arsenal v Charlton Athletic fixture

Charlton Ath. face a trip to Arsenal at Highbury on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Addicks will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 14 and win only 5 of the 24 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in March 2003, with Arsenal running out comfortable 2 - 0 winners in a Premiership match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sun 26 OctCharlton Ath.1 - 1ArsenalPREM
2002/2003Sun 02 MarArsenal2 - 0Charlton Ath.PREM
2002/2003Sat 14 SepCharlton Ath.0 - 3ArsenalPREM
2001/2002Mon 01 AprCharlton Ath.0 - 3ArsenalPREM
2001/2002Sun 04 NovArsenal2 - 4Charlton Ath.PREM
2000/2001Mon 01 JanCharlton Ath.1 - 0ArsenalPREM
2000/2001Sat 26 AugArsenal5 - 3Charlton Ath.PREM

Recent respective form guides

Arsenal have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 14 goals for the Gunners, with 5 goals against.

Charlton Ath. have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. These low-scoring games have seen just 5 goals scored and conceded.

Arsenal are currently sitting proudly at the top of the entire league, having collected 64 points from the 26 games played. Charlton Ath. find themselves in a respectable 5th position, courtesy of the 40 points they have accumulated from 26 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Arsenal650113715
Charlton Ath.6303999

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Arsenal Won 4 successive home games.
11 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 5 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 11 .
Charlton Ath. Last drawn game 7 outings ago.