West Ham United match preview

Last updated : 05 December 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the West Bromwich Albion v West Ham United fixture

West Brom. prepare to entertain West Ham United at The Hawthorns on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Baggies are clearly on top, winning 52.63% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at The Hawthorns was less than a year ago, in February 2003, with West Ham Utd. inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Baggies in a Premiership match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 08 NovWest Ham Utd.3 - 4West Brom.LD1
2002/2003Sun 23 FebWest Brom.1-2West Ham Utd.PREM
2002/2003Wed 11 SepWest Ham Utd.0 - 1West Brom.PREM
1992/1993Sat 02 JanWest Brom.0 - 2West Ham Utd.FAC
1990/1991Sat 02 MarWest Brom.0 - 0West Ham Utd.DIV2
1990/1991Sat 01 DecWest Ham Utd.3 - 1West Brom.DIV2
1989/1990Wed 04 AprWest Brom.1 - 3West Ham Utd.DIV2

Recent respective form guides

West Bromwich Albion are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. Only 3 goals have been registered in this time, with 4 in the wrong end.

West Ham Utd. have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The Hammers's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 5 goals for and 4 against.

West Brom. are leading the way in the Nationwide League Division One, with their 20 games giving them a return of 40 points. West Ham Utd. lie just outside the playoff positions in the Nationwide League Division One, picking up 33 from their 20 games so far.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
West Brom.63219511
West Ham Utd.6042574

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 West Ham Utd. in this game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
West Brom.Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Unbeaten run of 5 matches.
West Ham Utd.Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
No win in the 8 most recent games.