FootyMAD's Barnsley match preview

Last updated : 09 November 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Wolverhampton Wanderers v Barnsley fixture

Wolves prepare to entertain Barnsley at Molineux on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Wolves are clearly on top, having won 21 and lost only 7 of the 36 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Molineux was less than a year ago, in January 2007, with Wolves running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Mon 01 JanWolves2-0BarnsleyCHMP
2006/2007Sat 16 SepBarnsley1 - 0WolvesCHMP
2001/2002Tue 29 JanBarnsley1 - 0WolvesCHMP
2001/2002Tue 27 NovWolves4 - 1BarnsleyCHMP
2000/2001Sat 02 DecWolves2 - 0BarnsleyCHMP
2000/2001Tue 24 OctBarnsley1 - 2WolvesCHMP
1999/2000Sat 22 AprWolves2 - 0BarnsleyCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Wolverhampton Wanderers have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 7 to 5.

Barnsley have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Tykes have hit 4 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Wolves's total of 23 points from their 15 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola Championship. Barnsley lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola Championship, picking up 23 from their 15 games so far.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Wolves63217611
Barnsley6222588

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its a close one to call, but I think that Wolves's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past Barnsley. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Wolves Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Barnsley Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.