FootyMAD's Sheffield United match preview

Last updated : 11 February 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the West Bromwich Albion v Sheffield United fixture

West Brom. play host to Sheffield United at The Hawthorns on Tuesday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The The Baggies are clearly on top, winning 53.70% of the games played between the two.

The last time the two teams met at West Brom. was just over four years ago, in October 2003, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 winners in a League Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 25 AugSheff. Utd.1 - 0West Brom.CHMP
2003/2004Sat 21 FebSheff. Utd.1 - 2West Brom.CHMP
2003/2004Tue 14 OctWest Brom.0-2Sheff. Utd.CHMP
2001/2002Sat 16 MarSheff. Utd.0 - 3West Brom.CHMP
2001/2002Sat 08 DecWest Brom.0 - 1Sheff. Utd.CHMP
2000/2001Sat 20 JanWest Brom.2 - 1Sheff. Utd.CHMP
2000/2001Tue 26 DecSheff. Utd.2 - 0West Brom.CHMP

Recent respective form guides

West Bromwich Albion are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, In this time, The Baggies have rattled up an impressive 20 goals, and conceded 9.

In complete contrast to West Brom., Sheff. Utd. are having a torrid time on their travels, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. The Blades have conceded 6 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

West Brom. are holding the final promotion place in the Coca-Cola Championship, and have accumulated 54 points from the 31 games they have played so far. Sheff. Utd. find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 38 points from their 31 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
West Brom.622212108
Sheff. Utd.6231779

FootyMad's prediction ...

West Brom. may be coming up against a decent side in Sheff. Utd., but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the The Baggies. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
West Brom. Unbeaten in the last 6 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Sheff. Utd. Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Drawn each of the last 3 games.
No win in the 3 most recent games.