FootyMAD's Charlton Athletic match preview

Last updated : 23 February 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Charlton Athletic v West Ham United fixture

West Ham Utd. face a trip to Charlton Athletic at The Valley on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 20 games played, Hammers have recorded 6 wins, and Charlton Ath. have come away with 7 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in December 2005, with Charlton Ath. running out comfortable 2 - 0 winners in a Premiership match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 19 AugWest Ham Utd.3 - 1Charlton Ath.PREM
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

Recent respective form guides

Charlton Athletic's dreadful home form has resulted in just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While Addicks have scored 5, a worringly large 11 have been leaked at the other end.

The away form of West Ham Utd. is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. Hammers have conceded 15 goals in these games, and only hit 2 in reply.

Charlton Ath. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Barclays Premiership with a return of just 20 points from their 27 games thus far. West Ham Utd. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Barclays Premiership with a return of just 20 points from their 27 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Charlton Ath.6114394
West Ham Utd.60246102

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Addicks, as the Hammers have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Charlton Ath. Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
West Ham Utd. Not won in previous 16 away matches.
An overall losing run of 4 games.
No win in the 6 most recent games.