FM Preview: Chelsea v West Bromwich Albion 14 Aug 2010

Last updated : 13 August 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Chelsea v West Bromwich Albion fixture

Chelsea prepare to entertain West Bromwich Albion at Stamford Bridge at tea-time on Saturday, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 61 games played, Blues have recorded 28 wins, and West Brom. have come away with 17 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Stamford Bridge was just last season, in December 2008, with Chelsea running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a Premier League match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Fri 26 DecChelsea2-0West Brom.PREM
2008/2009Sat 15 NovWest Brom.0 - 3ChelseaPREM
2005/2006Sat 04 MarWest Brom.1 - 2ChelseaPREM
2005/2006Wed 24 AugChelsea4 - 0West Brom.PREM
2004/2005Tue 15 MarChelsea1 - 0West Brom.PREM
2004/2005Sat 30 OctWest Brom.1 - 4ChelseaPREM
2002/2003Sun 16 MarWest Brom.0 - 2ChelseaPREM

Recent respective form guides

Chelsea have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. In this time, Blues have rattled up an impressive 27 goals, and conceded 3.

West Brom. have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The The Baggies's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 9 goals for and 8 against.



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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
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FootyMad's prediction ...

Chelsea may be coming up against a decent side in West Brom., but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Blues. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Chelsea 18 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 11 .
West Brom. Undefeated in last 5 away games.
Drawn each of the last 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.