History of the Arsenal v West Ham United fixture
West Ham United pack their bags to visit Arsenal at Ashburton Grove on Wednesday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 61 games played, Hammers have recorded 16 wins, and Arsenal have come away with 29 victories.
The previous match played between the two at Ashburton Grove was within the last three years, in October 2010, the Gunners carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a Premier League match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Sat 06 Oct | West Ham Utd. | 1 - 3 | Arsenal | Premier League |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 15 Jan | West Ham Utd. | 0 - 3 | Arsenal | Premier League |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 30 Oct | Arsenal | 1-0 | West Ham Utd. | Premier League |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 20 Mar | Arsenal | 2 - 0 | West Ham Utd. | Premier League |
| 2009/2010 | Sun 03 Jan | West Ham Utd. | 1 - 2 | Arsenal | F.A. Cup |
| 2009/2010 | Sun 25 Oct | West Ham Utd. | 2 - 2 | Arsenal | Premier League |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 31 Jan | Arsenal | 0 - 0 | West Ham Utd. | Premier League |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Arsenal have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 13 goals have been scored by the Gunners in those games, with 7 conceded.
West Ham United have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 7 leaked at the wrong end.
Arsenal's total of 30 points from their 18 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League.
West Ham United see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premier League, showing a record of 23 points from their 18 games played so far,
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 7 | 10 |
| West Ham United | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 4 |
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FootyMad's prediction ...
West Ham United have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Arsenal may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Arsenal | 5 games since last home draw. Unbeaten run of 4 matches. |
| West Ham United | Not won in previous 3 away matches. No win in the 3 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here