FootyMAD's Southampton match preview

Last updated : 11 August 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Southampton v West Bromwich Albion fixture

West Brom. face a trip to Southampton at St. Marys on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The The Baggies will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them taste defeat on 18 occassions, and draw 11, from the 32 games played.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was was two seasons ago, in November 2004, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2 - 2 draw in a Premiership match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Tue 22 FebWest Brom.0 - 0SouthamptonPREM
2004/2005Sat 06 NovSouthampton2 - 2West Brom.PREM
2002/2003Sat 01 MarSouthampton1 - 0West Brom.PREM
2002/2003Sat 14 SepWest Brom.1 - 0SouthamptonPREM
1985/1986Sat 29 MarWest Brom.1 - 0SouthamptonPREM
1985/1986Wed 01 JanSouthampton3 - 1West Brom.PREM
1984/1985Sat 02 MarSouthampton4 - 3West Brom.PREM

Recent respective form guides

Southampton have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Saints in those games, with 6 conceded.

In complete contrast to Southampton, West Brom. are having a torrid time on their travels, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. While the The Baggies have hit 5 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Southampton's total of 4 points from their 2 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola Championship. West Brom.'s total of 4 points from their 2 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:PWDLFAP
Southampton641111513
West Brom.6132576

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Saints, as the The Baggies have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Southampton Won 4 successive home games.
6 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
West Brom. Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 10 away matches.
4 games since last defeat.