FootyMAD's West Bromwich Albion match preview

Last updated : 19 January 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Leeds United v West Bromwich Albion fixture

Leeds play host to West Bromwich Albion at Elland Road on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 42 games played, the Whites have recorded 21 wins, and Albion have come away with 9 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Elland Road was just over four years ago, in January 2003, when they played out a goalless draw in a Premiership match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 06 JanWest Brom.3 - 1Leeds Utd.FAC
2006/2007Sat 30 SepWest Brom.4 - 2Leeds Utd.CHMP
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

Recent respective form guides

Leeds United are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The away form of Albion is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the Baggies have hit 6 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Leeds are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola Championship with a return of just 24 points from their 27 games thus far. The Baggies are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 46 points from 28 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Leeds Utd.61144104
West Brom.6411151013

FootyMad's prediction ...

Your FootyMad panel thinks that Leeds' indifferent home form is due to continue with a narrow home defeat against West Brom. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Leeds Utd.Not drawn a match in their last 4.
West Brom.Not won in previous 7 away matches.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.