FootyMAD's West Ham United match preview

Last updated : 19 December 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the West Ham United v Aston Villa fixture

Aston Villa face a trip to West Ham United at Boleyn Ground at tea-time on Saturday, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 48 games played, Villans have recorded 7 wins, and West Ham Utd. have come away with 24 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in May 2008, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2 - 2 draw in a Premier League match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sun 11 MayWest Ham Utd.2 - 2Aston VillaPREM
2007/2008Sat 06 OctAston Villa1 - 0West Ham Utd.PREM
2006/2007Sat 03 FebAston Villa1 - 0West Ham Utd.PREM
2006/2007Sun 10 SepWest Ham Utd.1 - 1Aston VillaPREM
2005/2006Sat 14 JanAston Villa1 - 2West Ham Utd.PREM
2005/2006Mon 12 SepWest Ham Utd.4 - 0Aston VillaPREM
2002/2003Sat 12 AprWest Ham Utd.2 - 2Aston VillaPREM

Recent respective form guides

West Ham United's dreadful home form has resulted in just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While Hammers have scored 5, a worringly large 11 have been leaked at the other end.

Aston Villa's away form is none too clever either, picking up four victories from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 11 goals for the Villans, and 8 goals against.

West Ham Utd. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 19 points from 17 matches. Aston Villa sit in a healthy 4th in the league, and have picked up 31 points from their 17 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
West Ham Utd.6132366
Aston Villa6222998

FootyMad's prediction ...

Villans have been performing with great credit on their travels, and the Madmen see no reason why they should not return from Boleyn Ground with an easy victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
West Ham Utd. Failed to win in previous 5 home matches.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Aston Villa 13 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.