FM Preview: West Ham United v Fulham 02 Oct 2010

Last updated : 01 October 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the West Ham United v Fulham fixture

West Ham Utd. prepare to entertain Fulham at Boleyn Ground on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Hammers are clearly on top, having won 21 and lost only 10 of the 41 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Boleyn Ground was less than a year ago, in October 2009, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a Premier League match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sun 02 MayFulham3 - 2West Ham Utd.PREM
2009/2010Sun 04 OctWest Ham Utd.2-2FulhamPREM
2008/2009Sun 18 JanWest Ham Utd.3 - 1FulhamPREM
2008/2009Sat 27 SepFulham1 - 2West Ham Utd.PREM
2007/2008Sat 23 FebFulham0 - 1West Ham Utd.PREM
2007/2008Sat 12 JanWest Ham Utd.2 - 1FulhamPREM
2006/2007Sat 13 JanWest Ham Utd.3 - 3FulhamPREM

Recent respective form guides

West Ham United have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The Hammers's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

The away form of Fulham is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. While the Cottagers have hit 4 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

West Ham Utd. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Barclays Premier League with a return of just 4 points from their 6 games thus far. Fulham's total of 8 points from their 6 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
West Ham Utd.63126810
Fulham62311169

FootyMad's prediction ...

Your number one FootyMad panel have studied this game long and hard, and cannot separate the two. A draw for the Hammers. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
West Ham Utd. 5 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Fulham Not won in previous 9 away matches.
No win in the 3 most recent games.