FM Preview: Fulham v West Ham United 26 Dec 2010

Last updated : 25 December 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Fulham v West Ham United fixture

Fulham prepare to entertain West Ham United at Craven Cottage at lunchtime on Sunday, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 41 games played, Cottagers have recorded 18 wins, and West Ham Utd. have come away with 14 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Craven Cottage was less than a year ago, in May 2010, as the Cottagers squeezed past their rivals by a scoreline of 3-2 in a Premier League match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2010/2011Sat 02 OctWest Ham Utd.1 - 1FulhamPREM
2009/2010Sun 02 MayFulham3-2West Ham Utd.PREM
2009/2010Sun 04 OctWest Ham Utd.2 - 2FulhamPREM
2008/2009Sun 18 JanWest Ham Utd.3 - 1FulhamPREM
2008/2009Sat 27 SepFulham1 - 2West Ham Utd.PREM
2007/2008Sat 23 FebFulham0 - 1West Ham Utd.PREM
2007/2008Sat 12 JanWest Ham Utd.2 - 1FulhamPREM

Recent respective form guides

Fulham have only collected 1 win and 3 draws from the last six home games played. The Cottagers's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

The away form of West Ham Utd. is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. While the Hammers have hit 4 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Fulham are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 16 points from 17 matches. West Ham Utd. find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 18 games have yielded only 13 points.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Fulham6033383
West Ham Utd.6213997

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been a distinctly poor show from Fulham at home in recent games, and, though I cannot see a run starting here, I do think the Cottagers will at least gain a draw. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Fulham Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Not won in the 7 most recent games.
West Ham Utd. Not won in previous 6 away matches.
No win in the 3 most recent games.