FM Preview: West Bromwich Albion v West Ham United 16 Dec 2012

Last updated : 15 December 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the West Bromwich Albion v West Ham United fixture

West Ham United face a trip to West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns on Sunday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Hammers will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them ending up on the losing side in more than half of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at The Hawthorns was was two seasons ago, in February 2011, when they fought out a thrilling high-scoring 3-3 draw in a Premier League match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Sat 12 Feb West Brom. 3-3 West Ham Utd. Premier League
2010/2011 Wed 10 Nov West Ham Utd. 2 - 2 West Brom. Premier League
2008/2009 Mon 16 Mar West Ham Utd. 0 - 0 West Brom. Premier League
2008/2009 Sat 13 Sep West Brom. 3 - 2 West Ham Utd. Premier League
2005/2006 Mon 01 May West Brom. 0 - 1 West Ham Utd. Premiership
2005/2006 Sat 05 Nov West Ham Utd. 1 - 0 West Brom. Premiership
2003/2004 Sat 06 Dec West Brom. 1 - 1 West Ham Utd. League Division One

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Recent respective form guides

West Bromwich Albion have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 9 to 8.

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.

West Bromwich Albion lie just outside the playoff positions in the Barclays Premier League, picking up 26 points from their 16 games so far.

West Ham United see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premier League, showing a record of 22 points from their 16 games played so far,

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
West Bromwich Albion 6 3 0 3 9 10 9
West Ham United 6 2 1 3 8 9 7

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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 West Bromwich Albion may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
West Bromwich Albion 11 games since last home draw.
Latest 3 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
West Ham United Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.

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