FootyMAD's West Brom preview

Last updated : 09 December 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of City away to West Brom

City face a trip to The Hawthorns on Saturday, a place where they've enjoyed little success in the past. The Blues have lost 35 of their 66 games at West Brom, winning 15.

The most recent encounter was in January 2005 with West Brom running out comfortable 2-0 winners, which was a crucial win in their fight against relegation.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 13 AugCity0 - 0West Brom.PREM
2004/2005Sat 22 JanWest Brom.2 - 0ManPREM
2004/2005Tue 28 DecCity1 - 1West Brom.PREM
2002/2003Sat 01 FebCity1 - 2West Brom.PREM
2002/2003Sat 02 NovWest Brom.1 - 2CityPREM
2001/2002Wed 26 DecCity0 - 0West Brom.CHMP
2001/2002Sat 08 SepWest Brom.4 - 0CityCHMP

Recent form guides

West Brom have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the The Baggies in those games, with 7 conceded.

City have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

West Brom are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 13 points from 15 matches. City's 24 points from 15 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 8th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
West Brom.6123795
City6213977

FootyMad's prediction ...

City have a tough act to follow after last week's fantastic win at Charlton, where some poor defending made our job a lot easier. Still, I'm sure there's some goals in us, so I'm going for a... Score draw

Sequence statistics:
West Brom.Not won in the 3 most recent games.
City5 games since last away draw.