FM Preview: Chelsea v West Bromwich Albion 20 Aug 2011

Last updated : 19 August 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview 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 62 games played, Blues have recorded 29 wins, and West Bromwich Albion have come away with 17 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Stamford Bridge was just last season, in August 2010, with Chelsea annihilating their visitors 6-0 in a Premier League match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Sat 16 Apr West Brom. 1 - 3 Chelsea Premier League
2010/2011 Sat 14 Aug Chelsea 6-0 West Brom. Premier League
2008/2009 Fri 26 Dec Chelsea 2 - 0 West Brom. Premier League
2008/2009 Sat 15 Nov West Brom. 0 - 3 Chelsea Premier League
2005/2006 Sat 04 Mar West Brom. 1 - 2 Chelsea Premiership
2005/2006 Wed 24 Aug Chelsea 4 - 0 West Brom. Premiership
2004/2005 Tue 15 Mar Chelsea 1 - 0 West Brom. Premiership

For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here

Recent respective form guides

Chelsea have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Blues in those games, with 5 conceded.

West Bromwich Albion 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 13 goals for and 12 against.

Chelsea see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premier League, showing a record of 1 points from their 1 games played so far,

West Bromwich Albion are stuck down in the relegation zone of Barclays Premier League with a return of just 0 points from their 1 games thus far.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Chelsea 6 2 2 2 8 6 8
West Bromwich Albion 6 2 2 2 10 11 8

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Chelsea are in pretty poor form at home recently, and the FootyMad are looking no further than a solitary point from this game. No-score draw

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Chelsea Unbeaten in the last 5 home games.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
West Bromwich Albion Not won in previous 3 away matches.
No win in the 2 most recent games.

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