FootyMAD's Southampton match preview

Last updated : 05 October 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Southampton v West Bromwich Albion fixture

West Brom. face a trip to Southampton at St. Marys on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The The Baggies will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them taste defeat on 18 occasions, and draw 12, from the 33 games played.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in August 2006, when they played out a goalless draw in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 10 FebWest Brom.1 - 1SouthamptonCHMP
2006/2007Sat 12 AugSouthampton0 - 0West Brom.CHMP
2004/2005Tue 22 FebWest Brom.0 - 0SouthamptonPREM
2004/2005Sat 06 NovSouthampton2 - 2West Brom.PREM
2002/2003Sat 01 MarSouthampton1 - 0West Brom.PREM
2002/2003Sat 14 SepWest Brom.1 - 0SouthamptonPREM
1985/1986Sat 29 MarWest Brom.1 - 0SouthamptonPREM

Recent respective form guides

Southampton have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The Saints's have scored 12 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 13.

West Brom. have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Southampton find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 10 points from their 9 matches. West Brom. are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 17 points from 9 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Southampton621311137
West Brom.632116911

FootyMad's prediction ...

The away form of the The Baggies has not been the best, though the Footymad panel sees them pulling off a narrow win on their visit to Southampton. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Southampton Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
West Brom. Undefeated in last 3 away games.