History of the West Bromwich Albion v Birmingham City fixture
Blues face a trip to The Hawthorns at lunchtime on Saturday, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 58 games played on West Brom's home soil, Blues have recorded 14 wins, and the Baggies have come away with 26 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in March 2005, with West Brom running out comfortable 2 - 0 winners in a Premiership match.
For a detailed head-to-head between the two sides, click hereRecent encounters between the teams: 2004/2005 Sun 06 Mar West Brom. 2 - 0 Birmingham C. PREM 2004/2005 Sat 18 Dec Birmingham C. 4 - 0 West Brom. PREM 2002/2003 Sat 22 Mar Birmingham C. 1 - 0 West Brom. PREM 2002/2003 Sat 19 Oct West Brom. 1 - 1 Birmingham C. PREM 2001/2002 Tue 29 Jan West Brom. 1 - 0 Birmingham C. CHMP 2001/2002 Wed 07 Nov Birmingham C. 0 - 1 West Brom. CHMP 2000/2001 Sat 17 Feb Birmingham C. 2 - 1 West Brom. CHMP
Recent respective form guides
West Bromwich Albion have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 8 goals have been scored by The Baggies in those games, with 4 conceded.
In complete contrast Blues are having a torrid time on their travels, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. Blues have conceded 8 goals in these games, and only hit 2 in reply.
West Brom. see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premiership, showing a record of 4 points from their 3 games played so far, Birmingham C. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 1 points from 3 matches.
For detailed team form guides throughout the leagues, click hereCurrent form guides: P W D L F A West Brom. 6 2 2 2 5 8 Birmingham C. 6 2 1 3 5 8
STB prediction ...
Blues have been none too clever on the road in recent matches but I can see them leaving The Hawthorns with at least a point. Score DrawSequence statistics: West Brom. 4 games since last home draw. Birmingham C. Not won in previous 11 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 3 most recent games.
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