FootyMAD's Middlesbrough match preview

Last updated : 13 November 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the West Bromwich Albion v Middlesbrough fixture

West Brom. prepare to entertain Middlesbrough at The Hawthorns on Sunday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Baggies are clearly on top, having won 23 and lost only 8 of the 40 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at The Hawthorns was two seasons ago, in November 2002, the Baggies carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a Premiership match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2002/2003Sat 05 AprMiddlesbrough3 - 0West Brom.PREM
2002/2003Sat 30 NovWest Brom.1-0MiddlesbroughPREM
1997/1998Sat 04 AprWest Brom.2 - 1MiddlesbroughCHMP
1997/1998Sat 29 NovMiddlesbrough1 - 0West Brom.CHMP
1994/1995Sat 01 AprWest Brom.1 - 3MiddlesbroughCHMP
1994/1995Wed 14 SepMiddlesbrough2 - 1West Brom.CHMP
1993/1994Sat 19 MarMiddlesbrough3 - 0West Brom.CHMP

Recent respective form guides

West Bromwich Albion losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. The Baggies's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

The away form of Middlesbrough however, is much more impressive, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 9 goals for the Boro, and 3 goals against.

West Brom. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 9 points from 12 matches. Middlesbrough find themselves in a respectable 5th position, courtesy of the 19 points they have accumulated from 12 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
West Brom.61236135
Middlesbrough63219511

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 Middlesbrough, who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics:
West Brom. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Middlesbrough 5 games since last away draw.
No win in the 2 most recent games.