FootyMAD's West Bromwich Albion match preview

Last updated : 12 August 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Manchester City v West Bromwich Albion fixture

Man City prepare to entertain West Bromwich Albion at City of Manchester Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Sky Blues are clearly on top, winning 57.81% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at City of Manchester Stadium was less than a year ago, in December 2004, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Premiership match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 22 JanWest Brom.2 - 0Man CityPREM
2004/2005Tue 28 DecMan City1-1West Brom.PREM
2002/2003Sat 01 FebMan City1 - 2West Brom.PREM
2002/2003Sat 02 NovWest Brom.1 - 2Man CityPREM
2001/2002Wed 26 DecMan City0 - 0West Brom.CHMP
2001/2002Sat 08 SepWest Brom.4 - 0Man CityCHMP
1999/2000Sat 25 MarMan City2 - 1West Brom.CHMP

Recent respective form guides

Manchester City have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. These games have seen the Sky Blues score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 4.

West Brom. have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. The The Baggies's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.



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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Man City63309312
West Brom.6132596

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its a close one to call, but I think that Sky Blues's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past West Brom.. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Man City Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Unbeaten run of 8 matches.
West Brom. Not won in previous 4 away matches.