FootyMAD's West Ham United match preview

Last updated : 22 November 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Sunderland v West Ham United fixture

Sunderland prepare to entertain West Ham United at Stadium Of Light on Sunday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 38 games played, The Black Cats have recorded 19 wins, and West Ham Utd. have come away with 11 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Stadium Of Light was less than a year ago, in March 2008, the The Black Cats carving out a narrow 2-1 victory 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:
2007/2008Sat 29 MarSunderland2-1West Ham Utd.PREM
2007/2008Sun 21 OctWest Ham Utd.3 - 1SunderlandPREM
2005/2006Sat 04 FebWest Ham Utd.2 - 0SunderlandPREM
2005/2006Sat 01 OctSunderland1 - 1West Ham Utd.PREM
2004/2005Fri 29 AprWest Ham Utd.1 - 2SunderlandCHMP
2004/2005Sat 04 DecSunderland0 - 2West Ham Utd.CHMP
2003/2004Sat 13 MarSunderland2 - 0West Ham Utd.CHMP

Recent respective form guides

Sunderland are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 9 to 8.

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

Sunderland see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premier League, showing a record of 15 points from their 13 games played so far, West Ham Utd. find themselves struggling down in 14th position in the league having picked up 14 points from their 13 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
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FootyMad's prediction ...

Sunderland are not exactly setting the world alight at Stadium Of Light at the moment, but your FootyMad team are quietly confident that they can ease past West Ham Utd. in this game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Sunderland Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 6 .
West Ham Utd. Not won in previous 3 away matches.
No win in the 7 most recent games.