FootyMAD's Charlton Athletic match preview

Last updated : 18 August 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the West Ham United v Charlton Athletic fixture

West Ham Utd. prepare to entertain Charlton Athletic at Boleyn Ground on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 18 games played, Hammers have recorded 9 wins, and Charlton Ath. have come away with 6 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Boleyn Ground was less than a year ago, in April 2006, when they played out a goalless draw in a Premiership match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sun 02 AprWest Ham Utd.0-0Charlton Ath.PREM
2005/2006Sat 31 DecCharlton Ath.2 - 0West Ham Utd.PREM
2002/2003Wed 22 JanCharlton Ath.4 - 2West Ham Utd.PREM
2002/2003Sat 31 AugWest Ham Utd.0 - 2Charlton Ath.PREM
2001/2002Sat 06 AprWest Ham Utd.2 - 0Charlton Ath.PREM
2001/2002Mon 19 NovCharlton Ath.4 - 4West Ham Utd.PREM
2000/2001Mon 22 JanCharlton Ath.1 - 1West Ham Utd.PREM

Recent respective form guides

West Ham United have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The away form of Charlton Ath. is pretty dire, collecting just 1 solitary point from the last six. While the Addicks have hit 4 goals, 17 have hit the back of the wrong net.



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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
West Ham Utd.63128810
Charlton Ath.61056173

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its a close one to call, but I think that Hammers's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past Charlton Ath.. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
West Ham Utd. 4 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Charlton Ath. Lost each of the previous 4 away matches.
Not won in previous 11 away matches.
An overall losing run of 3 games.
No win in the 3 most recent games.