FootyMAD's West Bromwich Albion match preview

Last updated : 02 December 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the West Bromwich Albion v Fulham fixture

Fulham face a trip to West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Cottagers will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them ending up on the losing side in more than half of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in September 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:
2005/2006Tue 25 OctFulham2 - 3West Brom.LGEC
2004/2005Sun 16 JanFulham1 - 0West Brom.PREM
2004/2005Sat 18 SepWest Brom.1 - 1FulhamPREM
2002/2003Wed 19 FebFulham3 - 0West Brom.PREM
2002/2003Sat 31 AugWest Brom.1 - 0FulhamPREM
2001/2002Sun 10 MarWest Brom.0 - 1FulhamFAC
2000/2001Sat 07 AprFulham0 - 0West Brom.CHMP

Recent respective form guides

West Bromwich Albion have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the The Baggies in those games, with 9 conceded.

The away form of Fulham is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the Cottagers have hit 5 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

West Brom. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 12 points from 14 matches. Fulham find themselves struggling down in 14th position in the league having picked up 15 points from their 14 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
West Brom.621310117
Fulham63031099

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the The Baggies, as the Cottagers have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
West Brom. 11 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Fulham Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 7 away matches.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.