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Last updated : 03 March 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the West Bromwich Albion v Chelsea fixture

West Brom. prepare to entertain Chelsea at The Hawthorns at lunchtime on Saturday, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 57 games played, The Baggies have recorded 23 wins, and Chelsea have come away with 19 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at The Hawthorns was just last season, in October 2004, as the visitors ran out cosy 1-4 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:
2005/2006Wed 24 AugChelsea4 - 0West Brom.PREM
2004/2005Tue 15 MarChelsea1 - 0West Brom.PREM
2004/2005Sat 30 OctWest Brom.1-4ChelseaPREM
2002/2003Sun 16 MarWest Brom.0 - 2ChelseaPREM
2002/2003Sat 26 OctChelsea2 - 0West Brom.PREM
1996/1997Sat 04 JanChelsea3 - 0West Brom.FAC
1993/1994Wed 06 OctChelsea2 - 1West Brom.LGEC

Recent respective form guides

West Bromwich Albion have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The away form of Chelsea however, is much more impressive, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The Blues's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 8 goals for and 7 against.

West Brom. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 26 points from 27 matches. Chelsea are currently sitting proudly at the top of the entire league, having collected 69 points from the 27 games played.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
West Brom.61145124
Chelsea640212712

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the The Baggies of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Chelsea, who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics:
West Brom. 4 games since last home draw.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Chelsea Not won in previous 3 away matches.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.