FootyMAD's Chelsea match preview

Last updated : 29 October 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the West Bromwich Albion v Chelsea fixture

West Brom. prepare to entertain Chelsea at The Hawthorns on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 57 games played, Baggies have recorded 23 wins, and Chelsea have come away with 19 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at The Hawthorns was just last season, in March 2003, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 winners in a Premiership match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2002/2003Sun 16 MarWest Brom.0-2ChelseaPREM
2002/2003Sat 26 OctChelsea2 - 0West Brom.PREM
1996/1997Sat 04 JanChelsea3 - 0West Brom.FAC
1993/1994Wed 06 OctChelsea2 - 1West Brom.LC
1993/1994Wed 22 SepWest Brom.1 - 1ChelseaLC
1988/1989Sat 08 AprWest Brom.2 - 3ChelseaCHMP
1988/1989Sat 31 DecChelsea1 - 1West Brom.CHMP

Recent respective form guides

West Bromwich Albion losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 in the wrong end.

The away form of Chelsea however, is much more impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. Just 7 goals have scored in these games, though to be fair only a measly 1 have been let in at the wrong end.

West Brom. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 8 points from 10 matches. Chelsea sit in a healthy 2nd in the league, and have picked up 23 points from their 10 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
West Brom.61235105
Chelsea650111215

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Baggies of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Chelsea, who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics:
West Brom. Unbeaten in the last 5 home games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Chelsea 4 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 8 outings ago.