FootyMAD's West Bromwich Albion match preview

Last updated : 22 December 2006 By Footymad Previewer
Footymad preview
History of the Plymouth Argyle v West Bromwich Albion fixture

Plymouth Arg. play host to West Bromwich Albion at Home Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Pilgrims are clearly on top, having won 8 and lost only 2 of the 14 games.

The last time the two teams met at Plymouth Arg. was more than a decade ago, in December 1992, when they played out a goalless draw in a League Division Two match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
1992/1993Mon 12 AprWest Brom.2 - 5Plymouth Arg.LGE1
1992/1993Mon 28 DecPlymouth Arg.0-0West Brom.LGE1
1992/1993Tue 25 AugPlymouth Arg.2 - 0West Brom.LGEC
1992/1993Wed 19 AugWest Brom.1 - 0Plymouth Arg.LGEC
1990/1991Wed 13 MarWest Brom.1 - 2Plymouth Arg.CHMP
1990/1991Tue 02 OctPlymouth Arg.2 - 0West Brom.CHMP
1989/1990Mon 16 AprWest Brom.0 - 3Plymouth Arg.CHMP

Recent respective form guides

Plymouth Argyle are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. These low-scoring games have seen just 4 goals scored and conceded.

The away form of West Brom. is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the The Baggies have hit 5 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Plymouth Arg.'s 33 points from 23 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position. West Brom. lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola Championship, picking up 36 from their 23 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Plymouth Arg.6213497
West Brom.631211510

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Plymouth Arg. only showing average form at home, the Madmen are expecting them to play out a draw. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Plymouth Arg. 5 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
West Brom. Not won in previous 5 away matches.
4 games since last defeat.