FM Preview: West Bromwich Albion v Wolverhampton Wanderers 20 Feb 2011

Last updated : 19 February 2011 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the West Bromwich Albion v Wolverhampton Wanderers fixture

Wolves pack their bags to visit West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns at lunchtime on Sunday, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 77 games played, Wolves have recorded 17 wins, and West Brom. have come away with 36 victories.

The previous match played between the two at The Hawthorns was more than three years back, in November 2007, when they played out a goalless draw in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Tue 15 AprWolves0 - 1West Brom.CHMP
2007/2008Sun 25 NovWest Brom.0 - 0WolvesCHMP
2006/2007Wed 16 MayWest Brom.1 - 0WolvesD1PO
2006/2007Sun 13 MayWolves2 - 3West Brom.D1PO
2006/2007Sun 11 MarWolves1 - 0West Brom.CHMP
2006/2007Sun 28 JanWolves0 - 3West Brom.FAC
2006/2007Sun 22 OctWest Brom.3 - 0WolvesCHMP

Recent respective form guides

West Bromwich Albion are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. A generous 13 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

The away form of Wolves is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Wolves have hit 6 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

West Brom. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 27 points from 26 matches. Wolves find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 26 games have yielded only 24 points.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
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Wolves6204786

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
West Brom. Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Wolves Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 5 away matches.
Last drawn game 8 outings ago.