FootyMAD's West Ham United match preview

Last updated : 22 April 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Brighton & Hove Albion v West Ham United fixture

Brighton & HA play host to West Ham United at Withdean Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Seagulls are clearly on top, with a 57.14% success rate in the fixture.

The last time the two teams met at Brighton & HA was more than a decade ago, in April 1991, the Seagulls carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a Second Division match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 13 NovWest Ham Utd.0 - 1Brighton & HACHMP
1990/1991Wed 10 AprBrighton & HA1-0West Ham Utd.CHMP
1990/1991Sat 17 NovWest Ham Utd.2 - 1Brighton & HACHMP
1989/1990Sat 10 FebWest Ham Utd.3 - 1Brighton & HACHMP
1989/1990Sat 16 SepBrighton & HA3 - 0West Ham Utd.CHMP
1983/1984Tue 08 NovWest Ham Utd.1 - 0Brighton & HALC
1982/1983Sat 05 MarWest Ham Utd.2 - 1Brighton & HAPREM

Recent respective form guides

Brighton & Hove Albion have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The Seagulls's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

The away form of West Ham Utd. however, is much more impressive, picking up four victories from the last six. The Hammers's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 7 goals for and 6 against.

Brighton & HA are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola Championship with a return of just 46 points from their 43 games thus far. West Ham Utd. lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola Championship, picking up 69 from their 43 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Brighton & HA60245122
West Ham Utd.642010414

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Seagulls of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of West Ham Utd., who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Brighton & HA Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 8 most recent games.
West Ham Utd. 3 successive away victories.
7 games since last away draw.
8 games since last defeat.