West Bromwich Albion Match Preview

Last updated : 17 December 2004 By Footymad Previewer

History of the Birmingham City v West Bromwich Albion fixture

Blues prepare to entertain West Bromwich Albion at St. Andrew's on Saturday, needing to improve on a poor home record against The Baggies. The visitors have won 25 of the 58 previous games, with the Blues winning just 18.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at St. Andrew's was two seasons ago, in March 2003, the Blues carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a Premiership match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2002/2003Sat 22 MarBirmingham City1-0West Brom.PREM
2002/2003Sat 19 OctWest Brom.1 - 1Birmingham CityPREM
2001/2002Tue 29 JanWest Brom.1 - 0Birmingham CityCHMP
2001/2002Wed 07 NovBirmingham City0 - 1West Brom.CHMP
2000/2001Sat 17 FebBirmingham City2 - 1West Brom.CHMP
2000/2001Sun 17 SepWest Brom.1 - 1Birmingham CityCHMP
1999/2000Sat 04 MarWest Brom.0 - 3Birmingham CityCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Blues need to improve on their recent home record of just 3 draws from the previous six. The Blues have conceded a disappointing 6 goals in this period, and managed to convert only 3 of their own chances.

The away form of West Brom. is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the Baggies have hit 7 goals, 14 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Blues find themselves struggling down in 15th position in the league having picked up 17 points from their 17 matches. West Brom. find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 17 games have yielded only 10 points.

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Current form guides:PWDLFA
Birmingham City622279
West Brom.6024612

STB prediction ...

I see this as an opportunity for the Blues to get the show back on the road by taking all the three points from the Baggies game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Birmingham CityFailed to win in previous 6 home matches.
West Brom.Not won in previous 11 away matches.
An overall losing run of 3 games.
No win in the 9 most recent games.