FootyMAD's West Ham United match preview

Last updated : 03 December 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Sunderland v West Ham United fixture

Sunderland prepare to entertain West Ham United at Stadium Of Light on Saturday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Black Cats are clearly on top, winning 51.43% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Stadium Of Light was less than a year ago, in March 2004, with Sunderland running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a League Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 13 MarSunderland2-0West Ham Utd.CHMP
2003/2004Sat 13 DecWest Ham Utd.3 - 2SunderlandCHMP
2002/2003Sat 22 MarWest Ham Utd.2 - 0SunderlandPREM
2002/2003Sat 19 OctSunderland0 - 1West Ham Utd.PREM
2001/2002Sat 20 AprWest Ham Utd.3 - 0SunderlandPREM
2001/2002Sat 01 DecSunderland1 - 0West Ham Utd.PREM
2000/2001Sat 17 FebSunderland0 - 1West Ham Utd.FAC

Recent respective form guides

Sunderland are unbeaten in their last six home games, winning five of them, and drawing the other one. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 11 goals for the Black Cats, with 2 goals against.

In complete contrast to Sunderland, West Ham Utd. are having a torrid time on their travels, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. Hammers have conceded 9 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Sunderland are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 40 points from 21 games. West Ham Utd.'s total of 34 points from their 21 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola Championship.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Sunderland65019315
West Ham Utd.62137107

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Sunderland fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Black Cats. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Sunderland Won 4 successive home games.
5 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 3 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 7 .
West Ham Utd. Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 7 away matches.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.