Villa looking to avoid snags at the Hawthorns

Last updated : 22 August 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the West Bromwich Albion v Aston Villa fixture

Aston Villa will travel to the Hawthorns to face West Bromwich Albion on Sunday, aiming to improve on their disappointing history in the fixture. Of the 73 games the two sides have played in West Bromwich, Villa have recorded just 25 wins, compared to the home side's 31 victories.

The most recent encounter came two seasons ago in the Premiership, in November 2002, when they played out a goalless draw.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2002/2003Sat 14 DecAston Villa2 - 1West Brom.PREM
2002/2003Sat 16 NovWest Brom.0 - 0Aston VillaPREM
1997/1998Sat 24 JanAston Villa4 - 0West Brom.FAC
1989/1990Sat 17 FebWest Brom.0 - 2Aston VillaFAC
1987/1988Fri 18 DecAston Villa0 - 0West Brom.LD1
1987/1988Wed 16 SepWest Brom.0 - 2Aston VillaLD1
1985/1986Sat 28 DecAston Villa1 - 1West Brom.PREM

Recent respective form guides

In terms of form carried over from last season, there is little to divide the two sides. Premiership newcomers West Brom have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of their last six games, conceeding only three goals in the process.

Meanwhile, Villa have are on an equally impressive run of form on their travels, picking up eleven points from their last five unbeaten away games.

Villa got the new Premiership campaign off to a decent start last week with a 2-0 home win against Southampton, while West Brom, who many are expecting to struggle this season, scored a battling 1-1 draw against Blackburn at Ewood Park. For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
West Brom.6213587
Aston Villa63216411

FootyMad's prediction ...

West Brom played well last week and have home advantage against their local rivals. But Villa look to have continued the from with which they finished last term and the FootyMad team expects them to take three points. 2-1 Away win.

Sequence statistics:
West Brom.11 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Aston VillaUndefeated in last 5 away games.