FootyMAD's Charlton Athletic match preview

Last updated : 14 December 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the West Bromwich Albion v Charlton Athletic fixture

West Brom. are ready to welcome Charlton Athletic to The Hawthorns at lunchtime on Saturday, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 29 games played, The Baggies have recorded 12 wins, and Charlton Ath. have come away with 10 victories.

The previous match played between the two at The Hawthorns was within the last three years, in September 2005, with Charlton Ath. inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the The Baggies in a Premiership match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Tue 31 JanCharlton Ath.0 - 0West Brom.PREM
2005/2006Sat 24 SepWest Brom.1-2Charlton Ath.PREM
2004/2005Sat 19 MarCharlton Ath.1 - 4West Brom.PREM
2004/2005Sat 11 DecWest Brom.0 - 1Charlton Ath.PREM
2002/2003Wed 29 JanWest Brom.0 - 1Charlton Ath.PREM
2002/2003Sat 28 DecCharlton Ath.1 - 0West Brom.PREM
2001/2002Tue 09 OctWest Brom.0 - 1Charlton Ath.LGEC

Recent respective form guides

West Bromwich Albion have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 8 to 7.

The away form of Charlton Ath. however, is much more impressive, with a marvellous return of five wins and one defeat from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 8 goals for the Addicks, and 10 goals against.

West Brom. are holding the final promotion place in the Coca-Cola Championship, and have accumulated 38 points from the 21 games they have played so far. Charlton Ath. are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 37 points from 21 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
West Brom.632111711
Charlton Ath.640211712

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. Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Charlton Ath. 4 successive away victories.
7 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 12 outings ago.