FM Preview: West Bromwich Albion v Newcastle United 25 Mar 2012

History of the West Bromwich Albion v Newcastle United fixture

West Bromwich Albion prepare to entertain Newcastle United at The Hawthorns on Sunday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 59 games played, Baggies have recorded 28 wins, and Newcastle United have come away with 13 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at The Hawthorns was just last season, in December 2010, with West Bromwich Albion running out comfortable 3-1 winners in a Premier League match.

Recent encounters between the teams

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Recent respective form guides

West Bromwich Albion have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the Baggies in those games, with 8 conceded.

The away form of Newcastle United is pretty dire, chalking up just 1 victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. While the Magpies have hit 6 goals, 16 have hit the back of the wrong net.

West Bromwich Albion see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premier League, showing a record of 36 points from their 29 games played so far,

Newcastle United lie just outside the playoff positions in the Barclays Premier League, picking up 47 from their 29 games so far.

Current overall team form

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FootyMad's prediction ...

None of the two sides are showing much worthwhile form at present, so the Madmen can look no further than a single point for the Baggies. No-score draw

Sequence statistics

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