FootyMAD's Burnley match preview

Last updated : 10 August 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Burnley v West Bromwich Albion fixture

West Brom. face a trip to Burnley at Turf Moor on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 60 games played, The Baggies have recorded 19 wins, and Burnley have come away with 27 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in April 2007, as the Clarets edged out their past their rivals by a score of 3 - 2 in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Mon 23 AprBurnley3 - 2West Brom.CHMP
2006/2007Sat 18 NovWest Brom.3 - 0BurnleyCHMP
2003/2004Sat 17 JanBurnley1 - 1West Brom.CHMP
2003/2004Sat 16 AugWest Brom.4 - 1BurnleyCHMP
2001/2002Sun 03 FebBurnley0 - 2West Brom.CHMP
2001/2002Sat 29 SepWest Brom.1 - 0BurnleyCHMP
2000/2001Sat 14 AprBurnley1 - 1West Brom.CHMP

Recent respective form guides

Burnley have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 13 goals for the Clarets, with 4 goals against.

West Brom.'s away form is equally impressive, picking up four victories from the last six. The The Baggies's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 10 goals for and 8 against.



For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Burnley63031189
West Brom.640214612

FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Burnley is likely to be a very close encounter, but one that the Madmen sees going the way of the home team. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Burnley 6 games since last home draw.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
West Brom. 8 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 11 outings ago.