FootyMAD's West Ham United match preview

Last updated : 29 August 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Coventry City v West Ham United fixture

Coventry City prepare to entertain West Ham United at Highfield Road Stadium on Monday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 45 games played, Sky Blues have recorded 16 wins, and West Ham Utd. have come away with 14 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Highfield Road Stadium was less than a year ago, in November 2003, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a League Division One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sat 17 AprWest Ham Utd.2 - 0Coventry CityCHMP
2003/2004Sat 01 NovCoventry City1-1West Ham Utd.CHMP
2000/2001Mon 12 FebWest Ham Utd.1 - 1Coventry CityPREM
2000/2001Sat 23 SepCoventry City0 - 3West Ham Utd.PREM
1999/2000Sat 22 AprWest Ham Utd.5 - 0Coventry CityPREM
1999/2000Sat 25 SepCoventry City1 - 0West Ham Utd.PREM
1998/1999Mon 28 DecWest Ham Utd.2 - 0Coventry CityPREM

Recent respective form guides

Coventry City have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 13 goals for the Sky Blues, with 4 goals against.

West Ham Utd. have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Hammers's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 6 goals for and 5 against.

Coventry City's 7 points from 5 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position. West Ham Utd.'s total of 10 points from their 5 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola Championship.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Coventry City631212610
West Ham Utd.64118513

FootyMad's prediction ...

Coventry City are starting to turn Highfield Road Stadium into a fortress, but the quality of opposition for this game makes your FootyMad panel believe the teams will share the spoils on this occassion. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Coventry City 5 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
West Ham Utd. Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.