FootyMAD's Newcastle United match preview

Last updated : 28 October 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Newcastle United v West Bromwich Albion fixture

West Brom. pack their bags to visit Newcastle United at St. James' Park on Tuesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 54 games played, The Baggies have recorded 16 wins, and Newcastle Utd. have come away with 27 victories.

The previous match played between the two at St. James' Park was within the last three years, in April 2006, with Newcastle Utd. running out comfortable 3 - 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:
2005/2006Sat 22 AprNewcastle Utd.3 - 0West Brom.PREM
2005/2006Sun 30 OctWest Brom.0 - 3Newcastle Utd.PREM
2004/2005Mon 03 JanWest Brom.0 - 0Newcastle Utd.PREM
2004/2005Sat 25 SepNewcastle Utd.3 - 1West Brom.PREM
2003/2004Wed 29 OctNewcastle Utd.1 - 2West Brom.LGEC
2002/2003Sun 11 MayWest Brom.2 - 2Newcastle Utd.PREM
2002/2003Sat 05 OctNewcastle Utd.2 - 1West Brom.PREM

Recent respective form guides

Newcastle United's dreadful home form has resulted in just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While Magpies have scored 6, a worringly large 10 have been leaked at the other end.

West Brom.'s away form is none too clever either, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the The Baggies have hit 4 goals, 8 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Newcastle Utd. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Barclays Premier League with a return of just 6 points from their 9 games thus far. West Brom. see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premier League, showing a record of 10 points from their 9 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Newcastle Utd.60248132
West Brom.63036119

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the The Baggies of late away from home, but your FootyMad panel sees things improving, starting here at St. James' Park with West Brom. coasting to victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Newcastle Utd.Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Not won in the 8 most recent games.
West Brom.An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.