FootyMAD's Sheffield United match preview

Last updated : 24 November 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the West Ham United v Sheffield United fixture

West Ham Utd. prepare to entertain Sheffield United at Boleyn Ground on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 43 games played, Hammers have recorded 19 wins, and Sheff. Utd. have come away with 12 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Boleyn Ground was two seasons ago, in January 2005, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a F.A. Cup match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sun 13 FebSheff. Utd.1 - 1West Ham Utd.FAC
2004/2005Sat 29 JanWest Ham Utd.1-1Sheff. Utd.FAC
2004/2005Mon 03 JanWest Ham Utd.0 - 2Sheff. Utd.CHMP
2004/2005Sat 11 SepSheff. Utd.1 - 2West Ham Utd.CHMP
2003/2004Sat 17 JanSheff. Utd.3 - 3West Ham Utd.CHMP
2003/2004Sat 16 AugWest Ham Utd.0 - 0Sheff. Utd.CHMP
1993/1994Mon 28 MarSheff. Utd.3 - 2West Ham Utd.PREM

Recent respective form guides

West Ham United have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 in the wrong end.

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

West Ham Utd. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 11 points from 13 matches. Sheff. Utd. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Barclays Premiership with a return of just 10 points from their 13 games thus far.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
West Ham Utd.6204466
Sheff. Utd.61146124

FootyMad's prediction ...

West Ham Utd. are not exactly setting the world alight at Boleyn Ground at the moment, but your FootyMad team are quietly confident that they can ease past Sheff. Utd. in this game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
West Ham Utd. 6 games since last home draw.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Sheff. Utd. No win in the 2 most recent games.