FootyMAD's Chelsea match preview

Last updated : 14 March 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Chelsea v West Bromwich Albion fixture

West Brom. pack their bags to visit Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 58 games played, The Baggies have recorded 17 wins, and Chelsea have come away with 25 victories.

The previous match played between the two at Stamford Bridge was within the last three years, in October 2002, with Chelsea running out comfortable 2 - 0 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:
2004/2005Sat 30 OctWest Brom.1 - 4ChelseaPREM
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

Recent respective form guides

Chelsea are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 12 goals for the Blues, with 3 goals against.

In complete contrast to Chelsea, West Brom. are having a torrid time on their travels, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. The Baggies's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

Chelsea are currently sitting proudly at the top of the entire league, having collected 71 points from the 28 games played. West Brom. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Barclays Premiership with a return of just 21 points from their 28 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Chelsea640212812
West Brom.6132896

FootyMad's prediction ...

The Baggies are in poor form away, and the FootyMad team are afraid to say this game can be passed over as a comfortable defeat against Chelsea. Home win

Sequence statistics:
ChelseaUnbeaten in the last 31 home games.
Won their latest 3 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 6 .
West Brom.Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.