FM Preview: West Bromwich Albion v Newcastle United 05 Dec 2010

Last updated : 05 December 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the West Bromwich Albion v Newcastle United fixture

West Brom. prepare to entertain Newcastle United at The Hawthorns on Sunday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 58 games played, The Baggies have recorded 27 wins, and Newcastle Utd. have come away with 13 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at The Hawthorns was less than a year ago, in January 2010, when they eased past their opponents in a high-scoring 4-2 thriller, in a F.A. Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010 Sat 23 Jan West Brom. 4-2 Newcastle Utd. FAC
2009/2010 Mon 18 Jan Newcastle Utd. 2 - 2 West Brom. CHMP
2009/2010 Sat 08 Aug West Brom. 1 - 1 Newcastle Utd. CHMP
2008/2009 Sat 07 Feb West Brom. 2 - 3 Newcastle Utd. PREM
2008/2009 Tue 28 Oct Newcastle Utd. 2 - 1 West Brom. PREM
2005/2006 Sat 22 Apr Newcastle Utd. 3 - 0 West Brom. PREM
2005/2006 Sun 30 Oct West Brom. 0 - 3 Newcastle Utd. PREM


Recent respective form guides

West Bromwich Albion have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The The Baggies's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

The Magpies have had a decent run of form away from home recently, picking up four victories from the last six. The Magpies's have scored 10 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 11.

West Brom. see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premier League, showing a record of 19 points from their 15 games played so far, Newcastle Utd. lie just outside the playoff positions in the Barclays Premier League, picking up 19 from their 15 games so far.

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 1 1 4 6 10 4
Newcastle Utd. 6 2 2 2 9 9 8


FootyMad's prediction ...

West Brom. 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:
West Brom. Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Newcastle Utd. 7 games since last away draw.
No win in the 4 most recent games.