History of the West Ham United v Arsenal fixture
Arsenal face a trip to West Ham United at Boleyn Ground at tea-time on Saturday, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 25 of the 62 previous games, with the hosts winning just 15.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Boleyn Ground was was two seasons ago, in January 2011, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-3 winners in a Premier League match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010/2011 | Sat 15 Jan | West Ham Utd. | 0-3 | Arsenal | Premier League |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 30 Oct | Arsenal | 1 - 0 | West Ham Utd. | Premier League |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 20 Mar | Arsenal | 2 - 0 | West Ham Utd. | Premier League |
| 2009/2010 | Sun 03 Jan | West Ham Utd. | 1 - 2 | Arsenal | F.A. Cup |
| 2009/2010 | Sun 25 Oct | West Ham Utd. | 2 - 2 | Arsenal | Premier League |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 31 Jan | Arsenal | 0 - 0 | West Ham Utd. | Premier League |
| 2008/2009 | Sun 26 Oct | West Ham Utd. | 0 - 2 | Arsenal | Premier League |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
West Ham United have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Hammers in those games, with 5 conceded.
Arsenal's away form is equally impressive, unbeaten in their last six, consisting of three wins and three draws. The games have constituted a decent return of 9 goals for the Gunners, and 7 goals against.
West Ham United lie just outside the playoff positions in the Barclays Premier League, picking up 11 points from their 6 games so far.
Arsenal's 9 points from 6 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 8th position.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Ham United | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 11 |
| Arsenal | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 6 | 13 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Gunners's decent recent efforts out on the road should see them narrowly take the spoils from the match with West Ham United, believes the FootyMad team. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| West Ham United | Failed to win in previous 2 home matches. |
| Arsenal | Undefeated in last 7 away games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here