FootyMAD's Manchester United match preview

Last updated : 19 November 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Manchester United v Charlton Athletic fixture

Charlton Ath. face a trip to Manchester United at Old Trafford at lunchtime on Saturday, and have come away with little in previous meetings, having been beaten a depressing 20 out of 28 times.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in April 2004, with Man Utd. running out comfortable 2 - 0 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:
2003/2004Tue 20 AprMan Utd.2 - 0Charlton Ath.PREM
2003/2004Sat 13 SepCharlton Ath.0 - 2Man Utd.PREM
2002/2003Sat 03 MayMan Utd.4 - 1Charlton Ath.PREM
2002/2003Sat 28 SepCharlton Ath.1 - 3Man Utd.PREM
2001/2002Sat 11 MayMan Utd.0 - 0Charlton Ath.PREM
2001/2002Sun 10 FebCharlton Ath.0 - 2Man Utd.PREM
2000/2001Tue 10 AprMan Utd.2 - 1Charlton Ath.PREM

Recent respective form guides

Manchester United are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, In this time, Red Devils have rattled up an impressive 15 goals, and conceded 4.

Charlton Ath. have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the Addicks have hit 6 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Man Utd.'s 21 points from 13 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 7th position. Charlton Ath.'s 18 points from 13 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Man Utd.641112413
Charlton Ath.62131097

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Man Utd. Unbeaten in the last 12 home games.
Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Charlton Ath. 5 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.