FootyMAD's Birmingham City match preview

Last updated : 17 December 2004 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Birmingham City v West Bromwich Albion fixture

West Brom. face a trip to Birmingham City at St. Andrew's on Saturday evening, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 25 of the 58 previous games, with the hosts winning just 18.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was was two seasons ago, in March 2003, the Blues carving out a narrow 1 - 0 victory in a Premiership match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2002/2003Sat 22 MarBirmingham C.1 - 0West Brom.PREM
2002/2003Sat 19 OctWest Brom.1 - 1Birmingham C.PREM
2001/2002Tue 29 JanWest Brom.1 - 0Birmingham C.CHMP
2001/2002Wed 07 NovBirmingham C.0 - 1West Brom.CHMP
2000/2001Sat 17 FebBirmingham C.2 - 1West Brom.CHMP
2000/2001Sun 17 SepWest Brom.1 - 1Birmingham C.CHMP
1999/2000Sat 04 MarWest Brom.0 - 3Birmingham C.CHMP

Recent respective form guides

Birmingham City need to improve on their recent home record of just 3 draws from the previous six. Blues have conceded a disappointing 6 goals in this period, and managed to convert only 3 of their own chances.

The away form of West Brom. is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the Baggies have hit 7 goals, 14 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Birmingham C. find themselves struggling down in 15th position in the league having picked up 17 points from their 17 matches. West Brom. find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 17 games have yielded only 10 points.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Birmingham C.6222798
West Brom.60246122

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Blues, as the Baggies have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Birmingham C.Failed to win in previous 6 home matches.
West Brom.Not won in previous 11 away matches.
An overall losing run of 3 games.
No win in the 9 most recent games.