FM Preview: Wolverhampton Wanderers v Blackpool 26 Feb 2011

Last updated : 25 February 2011 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Wolverhampton Wanderers v Blackpool fixture

Wolves are ready to welcome Blackpool to Molineux on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Wolves are clearly on top, having won 28 and lost only 10 of the 49 games.

The previous match played between the two at Molineux was within the last three years, in November 2008, with Wolves running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2010/2011Sat 20 NovBlackpool2 - 1WolvesPREM
2008/2009Mon 29 DecBlackpool2 - 2WolvesCHMP
2008/2009Sat 22 NovWolves2-0BlackpoolCHMP
2007/2008Tue 12 FebBlackpool0 - 0WolvesCHMP
2007/2008Sat 25 AugWolves2 - 1BlackpoolCHMP
1988/1989Tue 28 FebBlackpool0 - 2WolvesLGE1
1988/1989Tue 25 OctWolves2 - 1BlackpoolLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Wolverhampton Wanderers have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 9 to 7.

Blackpool have an average recent record on the road, winning 2 of the last six, but losing the other 4. While the Seasiders have hit 8 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Wolves find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 27 games have yielded only 25 points. Blackpool see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premier League, showing a record of 32 points from their 27 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Wolves6114394
Blackpool611411154

FootyMad's prediction ...

Wolves are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Wolves 12 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Blackpool Lost each of the previous 4 away matches.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.