FootyMAD's West Bromwich Albion match preview

Last updated : 21 December 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Stoke City v West Bromwich Albion fixture

Stoke City prepare to entertain West Bromwich Albion at Britannia Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Potters are clearly on top, having won 33 and lost only 9 of the 61 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Britannia Stadium was just last season, in November 2006, the Potters carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Wed 03 OctWest Brom.1 - 1Stoke CityCHMP
2006/2007Sat 07 AprWest Brom.1 - 3Stoke CityCHMP
2006/2007Sat 25 NovStoke City1-0West Brom.CHMP
2003/2004Tue 04 MayStoke City4 - 1West Brom.CHMP
2003/2004Sat 27 SepWest Brom.1 - 0Stoke CityCHMP
1997/1998Tue 13 JanWest Brom.3 - 1Stoke CityFAC
1997/1998Sun 28 DecWest Brom.1 - 1Stoke CityCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Stoke City have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The Potters's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

The away form of West Brom. however, is much more impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. Those games have seen the The Baggies pummel 14 goals, and let in 6.

Stoke City are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 37 points from 22 games. West Brom. are leading the way in the Coca-Cola Championship, with their 22 games giving them a return of 41 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Stoke City642011414
West Brom.632111911

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Stoke City only showing average form at home, the Madmen are expecting them to play out a draw. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Stoke City Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Unbeaten run of 6 matches.
West Brom. Undefeated in last 5 away games.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.