FootyMAD's Aston Villa match preview

Last updated : 21 August 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the West Bromwich Albion v Aston Villa fixture

West Brom. prepare to entertain Aston Villa at The Hawthorns at lunchtime on Sunday, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 73 games played, Baggies have recorded 31 wins, and Aston Villa have come away with 25 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at The Hawthorns was two seasons ago, in November 2002, when they played out a goalless draw in a Premiership match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2002/2003Sat 14 DecAston Villa2 - 1West Brom.PREM
2002/2003Sat 16 NovWest Brom.0-0Aston VillaPREM
1997/1998Sat 24 JanAston Villa4 - 0West Brom.FAC
1989/1990Sat 17 FebWest Brom.0 - 2Aston VillaFAC
1987/1988Fri 18 DecAston Villa0 - 0West Brom.LD1
1987/1988Wed 16 SepWest Brom.0 - 2Aston VillaLD1
1985/1986Sat 28 DecAston Villa1 - 1West Brom.PREM

Recent respective form guides

West Bromwich Albion have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. The Baggies have scored 10 and conceded 3 during this period.

The Villans have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 11 goals for the Villans, and 5 goals against.

West Brom. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 1 points from 1 matches. Aston Villa sit in a healthy 3rd in the league, and have picked up 3 points from their 1 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
West Brom.6213587
Aston Villa63216411

FootyMad's prediction ...

West Brom. are performing very well at home, but your FootyMad panel reckons that the overall quality of Aston Villa will prove too much for the homesters. Away win

Sequence statistics:
West Brom. 11 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Aston Villa Undefeated in last 5 away games.