FootyMAD's Liverpool match preview

Last updated : 29 January 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the West Ham United v Liverpool fixture

West Ham Utd. prepare to entertain Liverpool at Boleyn Ground on Tuesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 54 games played, Hammers have recorded 19 wins, and Liverpool have come away with 18 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Boleyn Ground was less than a year ago, in April 2006, with Liverpool inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Hammers 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 26 AugLiverpool2 - 1West Ham Utd.PREM
2005/2006Sat 13 MayLiverpool3 - 3West Ham Utd.FAC
2005/2006Wed 26 AprWest Ham Utd.1-2LiverpoolPREM
2005/2006Sat 29 OctLiverpool2 - 0West Ham Utd.PREM
2002/2003Sun 02 FebWest Ham Utd.0 - 3LiverpoolPREM
2002/2003Sat 02 NovLiverpool2 - 0West Ham Utd.PREM
2001/2002Sat 29 DecWest Ham Utd.1 - 1LiverpoolPREM

Recent respective form guides

West Ham United have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 8 to 7.

The away form of Liverpool however, is much more impressive, picking up four victories from the last six. Those games have seen the Reds pummel 13 goals, and let in 4.

West Ham Utd. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Barclays Premiership with a return of just 20 points from their 24 games thus far. Liverpool sit in a healthy 3rd in the league, and have picked up 46 points from their 24 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
West Ham Utd.61238135
Liverpool640213912

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 Liverpool, 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 3 most recent games.
Liverpool 7 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 13 outings ago.