Walsall match preview

Last updated : 08 January 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the West Bromwich Albion v Walsall fixture

West Brom. prepare to entertain Walsall at The Hawthorns on Friday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 4 games played, Baggies have recorded 2 wins, and Walsall have come away with 1 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at The Hawthorns was two seasons ago, in January 2002, the Baggies carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a League Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 09 AugWalsall4 - 1West Brom.LD1
2001/2002Sun 20 JanWest Brom.1-0WalsallLD1
2001/2002Sat 11 AugWalsall2 - 1West Brom.LD1
1999/2000Sat 22 AprWalsall2 - 1West Brom.LD1
1999/2000Sat 16 OctWest Brom.0 - 1WalsallLD1
1988/1989Sat 01 AprWalsall0 - 0West Brom.DIV2
1988/1989Sat 17 SepWest Brom.0 - 0WalsallDIV2

Recent respective form guides

West Bromwich Albion losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Walsall have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the Saddlers have hit 4 goals, 7 have hit the back of the wrong net.



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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
West Brom.6033373
Walsall6222568

FootyMad's prediction ...

West Brom. are not exactly setting the world alight at The Hawthorns at the moment, but your FootyMad team are quietly confident that they can ease past Walsall in this game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
West Brom.Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Not won in the 6 most recent games.
Walsall6 games since last away draw.
No win in the 2 most recent games.