FootyMAD's West Bromwich Albion match preview

Last updated : 05 October 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Southampton v West Bromwich Albion fixture

Southampton prepare to entertain West Bromwich Albion at St. Marys on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Saints are clearly on top, winning 18 and drawing 12 of the 33 games played.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at St. Marys was just last season, in August 2006, when they played out a goalless draw in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 10 FebWest Brom.1 - 1SouthamptonCHMP
2006/2007Sat 12 AugSouthampton0-0West Brom.CHMP
2004/2005Tue 22 FebWest Brom.0 - 0SouthamptonPREM
2004/2005Sat 06 NovSouthampton2 - 2West Brom.PREM
2002/2003Sat 01 MarSouthampton1 - 0West Brom.PREM
2002/2003Sat 14 SepWest Brom.1 - 0SouthamptonPREM
1985/1986Sat 29 MarWest Brom.1 - 0SouthamptonPREM

Recent respective form guides

Southampton have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The Saints's have scored 12 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 13.

West Brom. have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Southampton find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 10 points from their 9 matches. West Brom. are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 17 points from 9 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Southampton621311137
West Brom.632116911

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Southampton Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
West Brom. Undefeated in last 3 away games.