FM Preview: West Bromwich Albion v Manchester United 01 Jan 2011

Last updated : 02 January 2011 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the West Bromwich Albion v Manchester United fixture

West Brom. prepare to entertain Manchester United at The Hawthorns at lunchtime on Saturday, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 58 games played, The Baggies have recorded 28 wins, and Man. Utd. have come away with 17 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at The Hawthorns was two seasons ago, in January 2009, where Man. Utd. annihilated the The Baggies 0-5 in a Premier League match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2010/2011 Sat 16 Oct Man. Utd. 2 - 2 West Brom. PREM
2008/2009 Tue 27 Jan West Brom. 0-5 Man. Utd. PREM
2008/2009 Sat 18 Oct Man. Utd. 4 - 0 West Brom. PREM
2005/2006 Sat 18 Mar West Brom. 1 - 2 Man. Utd. PREM
2005/2006 Mon 26 Dec Man. Utd. 3 - 0 West Brom. PREM
2005/2006 Wed 30 Nov Man. Utd. 3 - 1 West Brom. LGEC
2004/2005 Sat 07 May Man. Utd. 1 - 1 West Brom. PREM


Recent respective form guides

West Bromwich Albion have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, While The Baggies have scored 7, a worringly large 11 have been leaked at the other end.

Man. Utd. have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

West Brom. find themselves struggling down in 14th position in the league having picked up 22 points from their 19 matches. Man. Utd. are currently sitting proudly at the top of the entire league, having collected 38 points from the 18 games played.

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

Current form guides: P W D L F A P
West Brom. 6 2 0 4 9 10 6
Man. Utd. 6 3 2 1 12 7 11


FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the The Baggies of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Man. Utd., who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics:
West Brom. 6 games since last home draw.
Latest 3 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Man. Utd. Not won in previous 2 away matches.
5 games since last defeat.