FM Preview: West Ham United v Manchester United 09 Mar 2013

Last updated : 08 March 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the West Ham United v Manchester United fixture

West Ham United prepare to entertain Manchester United at Boleyn Ground on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 58 games played, Hammers have recorded 26 wins, and Manchester United have come away with 14 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Boleyn Ground was earlier this season, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a F.A. Cup match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Wed 16 Jan Man. Utd. 1 - 0 West Ham Utd. F.A. Cup
2012/2013 Sat 05 Jan West Ham Utd. 2-2 Man. Utd. F.A. Cup
2012/2013 Wed 28 Nov Man. Utd. 1 - 0 West Ham Utd. Premier League
2010/2011 Sat 02 Apr West Ham Utd. 2 - 4 Man. Utd. Premier League
2010/2011 Tue 30 Nov West Ham Utd. 4 - 0 Man. Utd. League Cup
2010/2011 Sat 28 Aug Man. Utd. 3 - 0 West Ham Utd. Premier League
2009/2010 Tue 23 Feb Man. Utd. 3 - 0 West Ham Utd. Premier League

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Recent respective form guides

West Ham United are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. A generous 9 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The away form of Manchester United however, is much more impressive, unbeaten in their last six, consisting of three wins and three draws. Those games have seen the Red Devils pummel 11 goals, and let in 4.

West Ham United see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premier League, showing a record of 33 points from their 27 games played so far,

Manchester United are leading the way in the Barclays Premier League, with their 28 games giving them a return of 71 points.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
West Ham United 6 2 1 3 6 11 7
Manchester United 6 4 1 1 12 4 13

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Hammers of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Manchester United, who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
West Ham United Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Manchester United Undefeated in last 9 away games.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.

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