FootyMAD's Wolverhampton Wanderers match preview

Last updated : 30 January 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Wolverhampton Wanderers v Watford fixture

Watford face a trip to Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 18 games played, Hornets have recorded 3 wins, and Wolves have come away with 6 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in August 2007, with Watford inflicting a narrow 1 - 2 defeat upon the Wolves in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 25 OctWatford2 - 3WolvesCHMP
2007/2008Sat 02 FebWatford3 - 0WolvesCHMP
2007/2008Sat 26 JanWatford1 - 4WolvesFAC
2007/2008Sat 11 AugWolves1 - 2WatfordCHMP
2005/2006Fri 14 AprWolves1 - 1WatfordCHMP
2005/2006Sat 29 OctWatford3 - 1WolvesCHMP
2005/2006Tue 20 SepWatford2 - 1WolvesLGEC

Recent respective form guides

Wolverhampton Wanderers 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 7.

The away form of Watford is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the Hornets have hit 4 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Wolves are leading the way in the Coca-Cola Championship, with their 29 games giving them a return of 59 points. Watford are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 30 points from 29 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Wolves61238105
Watford63128910

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Wolves, as the Hornets have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Wolves Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Watford Not won in previous 6 away matches.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.