FootyMAD's Everton match preview

Last updated : 15 May 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Everton v West Ham United fixture

West Ham Utd. face a trip to Everton at Goodison Park on Saturday afternoon, and have come away with little in previous meetings, having been beaten a depressing 36 out of 55 times.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in March 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:
2008/2009Sat 08 NovWest Ham Utd.1 - 3EvertonPREM
2007/2008Sat 22 MarEverton1 - 1West Ham Utd.PREM
2007/2008Sat 15 DecWest Ham Utd.0 - 2EvertonPREM
2007/2008Wed 12 DecWest Ham Utd.1 - 2EvertonLGEC
2006/2007Sat 21 AprWest Ham Utd.1 - 0EvertonPREM
2006/2007Sun 03 DecEverton2 - 0West Ham Utd.PREM
2005/2006Sat 04 MarWest Ham Utd.2 - 2EvertonPREM

Recent respective form guides

Everton have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 12 goals for the Toffees, with 4 goals against.

West Ham Utd. have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 5 leaked at the wrong end.

Everton find themselves in a respectable 6th position, courtesy of the 57 points they have accumulated from 36 games. West Ham Utd.'s 48 points from 36 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Everton6141657
West Ham Utd.6213467

FootyMad's prediction ...

This promises to be an excellent test for the in-form Hammers, but one which I believe will end in stalemate. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Everton Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
West Ham Utd. Last drawn game 4 outings ago.