FootyMAD's Sheffield United match preview

Last updated : 29 January 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the West Bromwich Albion v Sheffield United fixture

West Brom. prepare to entertain Sheffield United at The Hawthorns on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The The Baggies are clearly on top, winning 52.73% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at The Hawthorns was two seasons ago, in February 2008, when they played out a goalless draw in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010 Sat 29 Aug Sheff. Utd. 2 - 2 West Brom. CHMP
2007/2008 Tue 12 Feb West Brom. 0-0 Sheff. Utd. CHMP
2007/2008 Sat 25 Aug Sheff. Utd. 1 - 0 West Brom. CHMP
2003/2004 Sat 21 Feb Sheff. Utd. 1 - 2 West Brom. CHMP
2003/2004 Tue 14 Oct West Brom. 0 - 2 Sheff. Utd. CHMP
2001/2002 Sat 16 Mar Sheff. Utd. 0 - 3 West Brom. CHMP
2001/2002 Sat 08 Dec West Brom. 0 - 1 Sheff. Utd. CHMP


Recent respective form guides

West Bromwich Albion have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 13 goals have been scored by the The Baggies in those games, with 10 conceded.

The The Blades 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. A generous 9 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

West Brom. are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 47 points from 26 games. Sheff. Utd.'s total of 41 points from their 26 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola Championship.

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

Current form guides: P W D L F A P
West Brom. 6 3 2 1 13 9 11
Sheff. Utd. 6 4 1 1 9 5 13


FootyMad's prediction ...

Your number one FootyMad panel have studied this game long and hard, and cannot separate the two. A draw for the The Baggies. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
West Brom. 4 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Sheff. Utd. 4 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.