FM Preview: West Bromwich Albion v Liverpool 18 Aug 2012

Last updated : 17 August 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the West Bromwich Albion v Liverpool fixture

West Bromwich Albion prepare to entertain Liverpool at The Hawthorns on Saturday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 28 of the 70 previous games, with the Baggies winning just 24.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at The Hawthorns was less than a year ago, in October 2011, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 winners in a Premier League match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Sun 22 Apr Liverpool 0 - 1 West Brom. Premier League
2011/2012 Sat 29 Oct West Brom. 0-2 Liverpool Premier League
2010/2011 Sat 02 Apr West Brom. 2 - 1 Liverpool Premier League
2010/2011 Sun 29 Aug Liverpool 1 - 0 West Brom. Premier League
2008/2009 Sun 17 May West Brom. 0 - 2 Liverpool Premier League
2008/2009 Sat 08 Nov Liverpool 3 - 0 West Brom. Premier League
2005/2006 Sat 01 Apr West Brom. 0 - 2 Liverpool Premiership

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Recent respective form guides

West Bromwich Albion have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 8 to 6.

Liverpool have an average recent record on the road, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The Reds's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 9 goals for and 8 against.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
West Bromwich Albion 6 2 2 2 6 9 8
Liverpool 6 3 0 3 9 5 9

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FootyMad's prediction ...

West Bromwich Albion are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
West Bromwich Albion Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Liverpool 9 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 11 outings ago.

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