FootyMAD's Sunderland match preview

Last updated : 31 October 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the West Bromwich Albion v Sunderland fixture

West Brom prepare to entertain Sunderland at The Hawthorns on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Baggies have the slight edge, having won 32 of the 66 games compared to Sunderland's 17 wins.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at The Hawthorns was less than a year ago, in December 2002, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a Premiership match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2002/2003Sat 19 AprSunderland1 - 2West BromPREM
2002/2003Sat 21 DecWest Brom2-2SunderlandPREM
2001/2002Sat 05 JanSunderland1 - 2West BromFAC
2001/2002Sat 04 AugWest Brom0 - 3SunderlandFR
1998/1999Sat 03 AprSunderland3 - 0West BromLD1
1998/1999Sun 18 OctWest Brom2 - 3SunderlandLD1
1997/1998Mon 13 AprWest Brom3 - 3SunderlandLD1

Recent respective form guides

West Bromwich Albion are showing reasonable home form, having won four and lost two from the last six played. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the Baggies in those games, with 5 conceded.

The Black Cats have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occassions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The games have constituted a decent return of 9 goals for the Black Cats, and 6 goals against.

West Brom are leading the way in the Nationwide League Division One, with their 15 games giving them a return of 31 points. Sunderland's total of 27 points from their 15 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Nationwide League Division One.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
West Brom64028412
Sunderland63215311

FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Sunderland is certainly an interesting one with me deciding its going to end up with a victory for the Baggies in a close run game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
West Brom10 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 8 .
SunderlandNo win in the 2 most recent games.