FM Preview: Wolverhampton Wanderers v Aston Villa 26 Sep 2010

Last updated : 25 September 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Wolverhampton Wanderers v Aston Villa fixture

Wolves prepare to entertain Aston Villa at Molineux on Sunday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 57 games played, Wolves have recorded 22 wins, and Aston Villa have come away with 18 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Molineux was less than a year ago, in October 2009, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Premier League match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 20 MarAston Villa2 - 2WolvesPREM
2009/2010Sat 24 OctWolves1-1Aston VillaPREM
2003/2004Sun 14 MarWolves0 - 4Aston VillaPREM
2003/2004Sun 14 DecAston Villa3 - 2WolvesPREM
1995/1996Wed 10 JanAston Villa1 - 0WolvesLGEC
1989/1990Wed 04 OctWolves1 - 1Aston VillaLGEC
1989/1990Wed 20 SepAston Villa2 - 1WolvesLGEC

Recent respective form guides

Wolverhampton Wanderers are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, A total of 12 goals have been scored by the Wolves in those games, with 7 conceded.

Aston Villa have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the Villans have hit 7 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Wolves find themselves struggling down in 15th position in the league having picked up 5 points from their 5 matches. Aston Villa lie just outside the playoff positions in the Barclays Premier League, picking up 7 from their 5 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Wolves622210108
Aston Villa62138137

FootyMad's prediction ...

Wolves are starting to turn Molineux into a fortress, but the quality of opposition for this game makes your FootyMad panel believe the teams will share the spoils on this occasion. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Wolves Unbeaten in the last 8 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Aston Villa Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.