FootyMAD's West Bromwich Albion match preview

Last updated : 26 October 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the West Bromwich Albion v Hull City fixture

Hull 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 22 games played, The Tigers have recorded 4 wins, and West Brom. have come away with 11 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in February 2008, with Hull City inflicting a narrow 1 - 2 defeat upon the The Baggies in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 23 FebWest Brom.1 - 2Hull CityCHMP
2007/2008Sat 12 JanHull City1 - 3West Brom.CHMP
2006/2007Sat 03 FebHull City0 - 1West Brom.CHMP
2006/2007Sat 05 AugWest Brom.2 - 0Hull CityCHMP
1992/1993Sat 08 MayWest Brom.3 - 1Hull CityLGE1
1992/1993Sat 31 OctHull City1 - 2West Brom.LGE1
1991/1992Mon 20 AprHull City1 - 0West Brom.LGE1

Recent respective form guides

West Bromwich Albion are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The away form of Hull City however, is much more impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. The games have constituted a decent return of 9 goals for the The Tigers, and 10 goals against.

West Brom. see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premier League, showing a record of 10 points from their 8 games played so far, Hull City sit in a healthy 3rd in the league, and have picked up 17 points from their 8 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
West Brom.63126810
Hull City64118913

FootyMad's prediction ...

Hull City are in great form out on the road, so much so that the Madmen confidently predict a comfortable three points from their visit to West Brom.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
West Brom. 5 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Hull City 3 successive away victories.
5 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.