FM Preview: West Bromwich Albion v Everton 14 May 2011

Last updated : 13 May 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the West Bromwich Albion v Everton fixture

Everton pack their bags to visit West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns at lunchtime on Saturday, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Toffees will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 38 and win only 16 of the 72 games.

The previous match played between the two at The Hawthorns was within the last three years, in August 2008, with Everton inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the The Baggies in a Premier League match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Sat 27 Nov Everton 1 - 4 West Brom. Premier League
2008/2009 Sat 28 Feb Everton 2 - 0 West Brom. Premier League
2008/2009 Sat 23 Aug West Brom. 1-2 Everton Premier League
2005/2006 Sun 07 May Everton 2 - 2 West Brom. Premiership
2005/2006 Sat 19 Nov West Brom. 4 - 0 Everton Premiership
2004/2005 Sun 03 Apr West Brom. 1 - 0 Everton Premiership
2004/2005 Sat 28 Aug Everton 2 - 1 West Brom. Premiership

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Recent respective form guides

West Bromwich Albion have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. A generous 11 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Everton have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Toffees's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 7 goals for and 6 against.

West Bromwich Albion see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premier League, showing a record of 43 points from their 36 games played so far,

Everton's total of 51 points from their 36 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
West Bromwich Albion 6 3 1 2 11 12 10
Everton 6 3 2 1 10 5 11

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the Toffees out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at West Bromwich Albion. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
West Bromwich Albion 4 games since last home draw.
Everton Not won in previous 2 away matches.

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