FootyMAD's Birmingham City match preview

Last updated : 09 February 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the West Ham United v Birmingham City fixture

West Ham Utd. are ready to welcome Birmingham City to Boleyn Ground on Wednesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 43 games played, Hammers have recorded 18 wins, and Birmingham C. have come away with 14 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Boleyn Ground was within the last three years, in February 2008, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Premier League match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 12 DecBirmingham C.1 - 0West Ham Utd.PREM
2007/2008Sat 09 FebWest Ham Utd.1-1Birmingham C.PREM
2007/2008Sat 18 AugBirmingham C.0 - 1West Ham Utd.PREM
2005/2006Mon 13 FebWest Ham Utd.3 - 0Birmingham C.PREM
2005/2006Mon 05 DecBirmingham C.1 - 2West Ham Utd.PREM
2002/2003Sun 11 MayBirmingham C.2 - 2West Ham Utd.PREM
2002/2003Sat 05 OctWest Ham Utd.1 - 2Birmingham C.PREM

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. The Hammers's have scored 9 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

The away form of Birmingham C. however, is much more impressive, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

West Ham Utd. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Barclays Premier League with a return of just 21 points from their 24 games thus far. Birmingham C. lie just outside the playoff positions in the Barclays Premier League, picking up 37 from their 24 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
West Ham Utd.6033373
Birmingham C.63217711

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 Birmingham C., who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics:
West Ham Utd. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 6 most recent games.
Birmingham C. No sequences of note