FootyMAD's West Ham United match preview

Last updated : 17 November 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Chelsea v West Ham United fixture

Chelsea prepare to entertain West Ham United at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 42 games played, Blues have recorded 21 wins, and West Ham Utd. have come away with 12 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Stamford Bridge was less than a year ago, in April 2006, when they eased past their opponents in a high-scoring 4-1 thriller, in a Premiership match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sun 09 AprChelsea4-1West Ham Utd.PREM
2005/2006Mon 02 JanWest Ham Utd.1 - 3ChelseaPREM
2004/2005Wed 27 OctChelsea1 - 0West Ham Utd.LGEC
2002/2003Sat 03 MayWest Ham Utd.1 - 0ChelseaPREM
2002/2003Sat 28 SepChelsea2 - 3West Ham Utd.PREM
2001/2002Wed 06 FebWest Ham Utd.2 - 3ChelseaFAC
2001/2002Sat 26 JanChelsea1 - 1West Ham Utd.FAC

Recent respective form guides

Chelsea are unbeaten in their last six home games, winning five of them, and drawing the other one. During these games, Blues have smashed 13 goals past the opposition and conceded a paltry 2.

In complete contrast to Chelsea, West Ham Utd. are having a torrid time on their travels, losing every single one of the last six matches played! Hammers have conceded 11 goals in these games, and only hit 1 in reply.

Chelsea sit in a healthy 2nd in the league, and have picked up 28 points from their 12 games. West Ham Utd. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 11 points from 12 matches.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Chelsea641115413
West Ham Utd.6204476

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Chelsea fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Blues. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Chelsea Won 4 successive home games.
5 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
West Ham Utd. Lost each of the previous 7 away matches.
Not won in previous 9 away matches.
Last drawn game 12 outings ago.