FootyMAD's Millwall match preview

Last updated : 15 April 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the West Ham United v Millwall fixture

West Ham Utd. prepare to entertain Millwall at Boleyn Ground at lunchtime on Saturday, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. The Hammers have a healthy record in the fixture, winning 6 from 11 meetings.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Boleyn Ground was just last season, in September 2003, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a League Division One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sun 21 NovMillwall1 - 0West Ham Utd.CHMP
2003/2004Sun 21 MarMillwall4 - 1West Ham Utd.CHMP
2003/2004Sun 28 SepWest Ham Utd.1-1MillwallCHMP
1992/1993Sun 28 MarWest Ham Utd.2 - 2MillwallCHMP
1992/1993Sun 15 NovMillwall2 - 1West Ham Utd.CHMP
1990/1991Sun 24 FebWest Ham Utd.3 - 1MillwallCHMP
1990/1991Sat 10 NovMillwall1 - 1West Ham Utd.CHMP

Recent respective form guides

West Ham United have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 13 goals for the Hammers, with 5 goals against.

The away form of Millwall is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. The Lions have conceded 8 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

West Ham Utd. lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola Championship, picking up 65 points from their 41 games so far. Millwall's 58 points from 42 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
West Ham Utd.632110711
Millwall621310117

FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Millwall is certainly an interesting one with me deciding its going to end up with a victory for the Hammers in a close run game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
West Ham Utd. Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Won their latest 3 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Millwall Lost each of the previous 4 away matches.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.