FootyMAD's Charlton Athletic match preview

Last updated : 20 March 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Charlton Athletic v West Bromwich Albion fixture

West Brom. face a trip to Charlton Athletic at The Valley on Friday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 26 games played, The Baggies have recorded 6 wins, and Charlton Ath. have come away with 11 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a F.A. Cup match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Tue 15 JanWest Brom.2 - 2Charlton Ath.FAC
2007/2008Sat 05 JanCharlton Ath.1 - 1West Brom.FAC
2007/2008Sat 15 DecWest Brom.4 - 2Charlton Ath.CHMP
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

Recent respective form guides

Charlton Athletic have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Addicks in those games, with 6 conceded.

The The Baggies have had a decent run of form away from home recently, picking up four victories from the last six. These six games have produced a glut of goals, with the The Baggies scoring 16 and conceding 5.

Charlton Ath.'s 56 points from 39 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position. West Brom. are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 62 points from 37 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Charlton Ath.61147114
West Brom.631212810

FootyMad's prediction ...

The Baggies have been performing with great credit on their travels, and the Madmen see no reason why they should not return from The Valley with an easy victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Charlton Ath. Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Latest 3 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
West Brom. 3 successive away victories.
8 games since last away draw.
No win in the 2 most recent games.