FootyMAD's West Bromwich Albion match preview

Last updated : 03 April 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the West Bromwich Albion v Stoke City fixture

Stoke City face a trip to West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 64 games played, Potters have recorded 19 wins, and West Brom. have come away with 32 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in October 2007, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 22 NovStoke City1 - 0West Brom.PREM
2007/2008Sat 22 DecStoke City3 - 1West Brom.CHMP
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

Recent respective form guides

West Bromwich Albion's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While The Baggies have scored 9, a worringly large 14 have been leaked at the other end.

The away form of Stoke City is pretty dire, collecting just 1 solitary point from the last six. While the Potters have hit 5 goals, 14 have hit the back of the wrong net.

West Brom. find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 30 games have yielded only 24 points. Stoke City are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 32 points from 30 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
West Brom.60244112
Stoke City6222898

FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the Potters out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at West Brom.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
West Brom. Failed to win in previous 5 home matches.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 10 most recent games.
Stoke City Not won in previous 15 away matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.