Sheffield United match preview

Last updated : 20 February 2004 By Footymad Previewer

History of the Sheffield United v West Bromwich Albion fixture

West Brom. face a trip to Sheffield United at Bramall Lane on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 52 games played, Baggies have recorded 12 wins, and Sheff. Utd. have come away with 24 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was was two seasons ago, in March 2002, as the visitors ran out cosy 0 - 3 winners in an League Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Tue 14 OctWest Brom.0 - 2Sheff. Utd.LD1
2001/2002Sat 16 MarSheff. Utd.0 - 3West Brom.LD1
2001/2002Sat 08 DecWest Brom.0 - 1Sheff. Utd.LD1
2000/2001Sat 20 JanWest Brom.2 - 1Sheff. Utd.LD1
2000/2001Tue 26 DecSheff. Utd.2 - 0West Brom.LD1
1999/2000Sat 19 FebSheff. Utd.6 - 0West Brom.LD1
1999/2000Sat 27 NovWest Brom.2 - 2Sheff. Utd.LD1

Recent respective form guides

Sheffield United have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. A generous 9 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

West Brom. have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. Baggies have conceded 6 goals in these games, and only hit 2 in reply.

Sheff. Utd.'s total of 49 points from their 30 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Nationwide League Division One. West Brom. are holding the final promotion place in the Nationwide League Division One, and have accumulated 57 points from the 31 games they have played so far.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Sheff. Utd.6213797
West Brom.63128710

FootyMad's prediction ...

Not a lot has been going right generally for West Brom. on their travels as of late, but I can certainly see them gleaning a point from their game against Sheff. Utd.. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Sheff. Utd.Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
West Brom.Not won in previous 5 away matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.