FM Preview: Fulham v West Ham United 02 May 2010

Last updated : 01 May 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Fulham v West Ham United fixture

Fulham prepare to entertain West Ham United at Craven Cottage on Sunday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 40 games played, Cottagers have recorded 17 wins, and West Ham Utd. have come away with 14 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Craven Cottage was just last season, in September 2008, with West Ham Utd. inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Cottagers in a Premier League match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sun 04 OctWest Ham Utd.2 - 2FulhamPREM
2008/2009Sun 18 JanWest Ham Utd.3 - 1FulhamPREM
2008/2009Sat 27 SepFulham1-2West Ham Utd.PREM
2007/2008Sat 23 FebFulham0 - 1West Ham Utd.PREM
2007/2008Sat 12 JanWest Ham Utd.2 - 1FulhamPREM
2006/2007Sat 13 JanWest Ham Utd.3 - 3FulhamPREM
2006/2007Sat 23 DecFulham0 - 0West Ham Utd.PREM

Recent respective form guides

Fulham have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Cottagers in those games, with 6 conceded.

In complete contrast to Fulham, West Ham Utd. are having a torrid time on their travels, collecting just 1 solitary point from the last six. While the Hammers have hit 4 goals, 16 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Fulham see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premier League, showing a record of 43 points from their 35 games played so far, West Ham Utd. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 34 points from 36 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Fulham6231439
West Ham Utd.62137117

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Fulham Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
West Ham Utd. Not won in previous 18 away matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.