FootyMAD's West Bromwich Albion match preview

Last updated : 30 September 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the West Bromwich Albion v Leeds United fixture

Leeds travel to take on West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Whites 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 last time the two teams met at Albion was just over four years ago, in August 2002, as the visitors ran out easy 3-1 winners in a Premiership game.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2002/2003Sat 18 JanLeeds Utd.0 - 0West Brom.PREM
2002/2003Sat 24 AugWest Brom.1 - 3Leeds Utd.PREM
1989/1990Sat 24 FebLeeds Utd.2 - 2West Brom.CHMP
1989/1990Sat 25 NovWest Brom.2 - 1Leeds Utd.CHMP
1988/1989Sun 05 MarWest Brom.2 - 1Leeds Utd.CHMP
1988/1989Sat 12 NovLeeds Utd.2 - 1West Brom.CHMP
1987/1988Sat 30 JanWest Brom.1 - 4Leeds Utd.CHMP

Recent respective form guides

West Bromwich Albion have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Baggies in those games, with 4 conceded.

Leeds have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 leaked at the wrong end.

West Brom's 13 points from 9 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position. Leeds find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 10 points from their 9 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
West Brom.6222878
Leeds Utd.6303789

FootyMad's prediction ...

Leeds have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why West Brom may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics:
West Brom.Unbeaten in the last 5 home games.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Leeds Utd.4 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 10 outings ago.