FM Preview: West Bromwich Albion v Middlesbrough 17 Apr 2010

Last updated : 16 April 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the West Bromwich Albion v Middlesbrough fixture

West Brom. prepare to entertain Middlesbrough at The Hawthorns at tea-time on Saturday, looking to continue an impressive record. The The Baggies are clearly on top, having won 24 and lost only 10 of the 44 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at The Hawthorns was just last season, in January 2009, with West Brom. running out comfortable 3-0 winners in a Premier League match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010 Sat 19 Sep Middlesbrough 0 - 5 West Brom. CHMP
2008/2009 Sat 17 Jan West Brom. 3-0 Middlesbrough PREM
2008/2009 Sat 27 Sep Middlesbrough 0 - 1 West Brom. PREM
2006/2007 Tue 27 Feb West Brom. 1 - 1 Middlesbrough FAC
2006/2007 Sat 17 Feb Middlesbrough 2 - 2 West Brom. FAC
2005/2006 Sun 26 Feb West Brom. 0 - 2 Middlesbrough PREM
2005/2006 Sun 27 Nov Middlesbrough 2 - 2 West Brom. PREM


Recent respective form guides

West Bromwich Albion could not have a more impressive recent home form, having won each of the last six games. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 14 goals for the The Baggies, with 5 goals against.

In complete contrast to West Brom., Middlesbrough are having a torrid time on their travels, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 7 leaked at the wrong end.

West Brom. are holding the final promotion place in the Coca-Cola Championship, and have accumulated 86 points from the 43 games they have played so far. Middlesbrough lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola Championship, picking up 61 from their 43 games so far.

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Current form guides: P W D L F A P
West Brom. 6 4 2 0 12 6 14
Middlesbrough 6 3 3 0 8 3 12


FootyMad's prediction ...

West Brom. may be coming up against a decent side in Middlesbrough, but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the The Baggies. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
West Brom. Won 6 successive home games.
13 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 9 matches.
Middlesbrough Undefeated in last 3 away games.
9 games since last defeat.