FootyMAD's West Bromwich Albion match preview

Last updated : 10 November 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the West Bromwich Albion v Norwich City fixture

Norwich City pack their bags to visit West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Canaries will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 13 and win only 4 of the 25 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was within the last three years, in October 2004, when they played out a goalless draw in a Premiership match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 05 FebNorwich City3 - 2West Brom.PREM
2004/2005Sat 16 OctWest Brom.0 - 0Norwich CityPREM
2003/2004Tue 02 MarNorwich City0 - 0West Brom.CHMP
2003/2004Sat 18 OctWest Brom.1 - 0Norwich CityCHMP
2001/2002Sun 10 FebWest Brom.1 - 0Norwich CityCHMP
2001/2002Fri 19 OctNorwich City2 - 0West Brom.CHMP
2000/2001Tue 06 MarNorwich City0 - 1West Brom.CHMP

Recent respective form guides

West Bromwich Albion have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 14 goals have been scored by the The Baggies in those games, with 9 conceded.

Norwich City have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. While the Canaries have hit 9 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.

West Brom.'s total of 26 points from their 16 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola Championship. Norwich City see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola Championship, showing a record of 22 points from their 16 games played so far,

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
West Brom.6213997
Norwich City63214611

FootyMad's prediction ...

Norwich City have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why West Brom. may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics:
West Brom. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Norwich City Not won in previous 2 away matches.