FM Preview: Everton v Birmingham City 26 Dec 2010

Last updated : 25 December 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Everton v Birmingham City fixture

Everton prepare to entertain Birmingham City at Goodison Park on Sunday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Toffees are clearly on top, having won 38 and lost only 7 of the 61 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Goodison Park was less than a year ago, in January 2010, with Birmingham C. inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Toffees in a F.A. Cup match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2010/2011Sat 02 OctBirmingham C.0 - 2EvertonPREM
2009/2010Sat 13 MarBirmingham C.2 - 2EvertonPREM
2009/2010Sat 23 JanEverton1-2Birmingham C.FAC
2009/2010Sun 20 DecEverton1 - 1Birmingham C.PREM
2007/2008Sat 12 AprBirmingham C.1 - 1EvertonPREM
2007/2008Sat 03 NovEverton3 - 1Birmingham C.PREM
2005/2006Sat 22 AprEverton0 - 0Birmingham C.PREM

Recent respective form guides

Everton are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The Toffees's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 7.

The away form of Birmingham C. is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. While the Blues have hit 4 goals, 7 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Everton find themselves struggling down in 14th position in the league having picked up 21 points from their 18 matches. Birmingham C. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 18 points from 17 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Everton61327106
Birmingham C.6231549

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Everton only showing average form at home, the Madmen are expecting them to play out a draw. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Everton Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Birmingham C. Not won in previous 14 away matches.
No win in the 2 most recent games.