FootyMAD's West Ham United match preview

Last updated : 28 August 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Blackburn Rovers v West Ham United fixture

Blackburn R. prepare to entertain West Ham United at Ewood Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Rovers are clearly on top, winning 58.00% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Ewood Park was less than a year ago, in March 2009, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Premier League match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 21 MarBlackburn R.1-1West Ham Utd.PREM
2008/2009Sat 30 AugWest Ham Utd.4 - 1Blackburn R.PREM
2007/2008Sat 15 MarWest Ham Utd.2 - 1Blackburn R.PREM
2007/2008Sun 09 DecBlackburn R.0 - 1West Ham Utd.PREM
2006/2007Sat 17 MarBlackburn R.1 - 2West Ham Utd.PREM
2006/2007Sun 29 OctWest Ham Utd.2 - 1Blackburn R.PREM
2005/2006Sat 28 JanWest Ham Utd.4 - 2Blackburn R.FAC

Recent respective form guides

Blackburn Rovers have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. These games have seen the Rovers score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 4.

West Ham Utd. have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Blackburn R. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Barclays Premier League with a return of just 0 points from their 2 games thus far. West Ham Utd. see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premier League, showing a record of 3 points from their 2 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Blackburn R.6213677
West Ham Utd.63039109

FootyMad's prediction ...

Rovers go into their game against West Ham Utd. in confident mood, but FootyMad sees them coming down to earth, with the visitors narrowly taking all three points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Blackburn R. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
West Ham Utd. 4 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 9 outings ago.