History of the West Bromwich Albion v Liverpool fixture
West Bromwich Albion prepare to entertain Liverpool at The Hawthorns on Saturday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 27 of the 68 previous games, with the The Baggies winning just 23.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at The Hawthorns was two seasons ago, in May 2009, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 winners in a Premier League match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010/2011 | Sun 29 Aug | Liverpool | 1 - 0 | West Brom. | Premier League |
| 2008/2009 | Sun 17 May | West Brom. | 0-2 | Liverpool | Premier League |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 08 Nov | Liverpool | 3 - 0 | West Brom. | Premier League |
| 2005/2006 | Sat 01 Apr | West Brom. | 0 - 2 | Liverpool | Premiership |
| 2005/2006 | Sat 31 Dec | Liverpool | 1 - 0 | West Brom. | Premiership |
| 2004/2005 | Sun 26 Dec | West Brom. | 0 - 5 | Liverpool | Premiership |
| 2004/2005 | Sat 11 Sep | Liverpool | 3 - 0 | West Brom. | Premiership |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
West Bromwich Albion have lost only 1 of the last six at home, but 4 of these games have been drawn. A generous 12 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.
The Reds have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The games have constituted a decent return of 8 goals for the Reds, and 4 goals against.
West Bromwich Albion are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 33 points from 30 matches.
Liverpool's total of 45 points from their 30 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Bromwich Albion | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 11 | 7 |
| Liverpool | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 11 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
These are testing times at The Hawthorns for the The Baggies and the Madmen are unable to see past Liverpool claiming victory in a close match.
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| West Bromwich Albion | Drawn last 4 games at home. Failed to win in previous 4 home matches. Unbeaten run of 5 matches. |
| Liverpool | Last drawn game 5 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here