FootyMAD's Manchester City match preview

Last updated : 28 February 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the West Ham United v Manchester City fixture

West Ham Utd. prepare to entertain Manchester City at Boleyn Ground at lunchtime on Sunday, looking to continue an impressive record. The Hammers are clearly on top, winning 54.76% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Boleyn Ground was just last season, in January 2008, when they played out a goalless draw in a F.A. Cup match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sun 24 AugMan. City3 - 0West Ham Utd.PREM
2007/2008Sun 20 JanMan. City1 - 1West Ham Utd.PREM
2007/2008Wed 16 JanMan. City1 - 0West Ham Utd.FAC
2007/2008Sat 05 JanWest Ham Utd.0-0Man. CityFAC
2007/2008Sat 11 AugWest Ham Utd.0 - 2Man. CityPREM
2006/2007Sat 30 DecWest Ham Utd.0 - 1Man. CityPREM
2006/2007Sat 23 SepMan. City2 - 0West Ham Utd.PREM

Recent respective form guides

West Ham United 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 11 goals for the Hammers, with 4 goals against.

In complete contrast to West Ham Utd., Man. City are having a torrid time on their travels, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. While the Sky Blues have hit 6 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

West Ham Utd.'s 33 points from 26 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position. Man. City's 32 points from 26 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
West Ham Utd.6123465
Man. City6222678

FootyMad's prediction ...

West Ham Utd. may be coming up against a decent side in Man. City, but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Hammers. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
West Ham Utd. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Man. City Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 8 away matches.
4 games since last defeat.