FootyMAD's Burnley match preview

Last updated : 20 August 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Burnley v Wolverhampton Wanderers fixture

Wolves face a trip to Burnley at Turf Moor on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 55 games played, Wolves have recorded 19 wins, and Burnley have come away with 22 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was was two seasons ago, in December 2002, the Clarets carving out a narrow 2 - 1 victory in a League Division One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Tue 28 OctWolves2 - 0BurnleyLC
2002/2003Thu 26 DecBurnley2 - 1WolvesLD1
2002/2003Sat 17 AugWolves3 - 0BurnleyLD1
2001/2002Sat 30 MarBurnley2 - 3WolvesLD1
2001/2002Sun 28 OctWolves3 - 0BurnleyLD1
2000/2001Mon 01 JanBurnley1 - 2WolvesLD1
2000/2001Sat 26 AugWolves1 - 0BurnleyLD1

Recent respective form guides

Burnley have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The Clarets's have scored 10 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 11.

The away form of Wolves is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. While the Wolves have hit 9 goals, 14 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Burnley's total of 5 points from their 3 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola Championship. Wolves are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 2 points from 3 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Burnley6222468
Wolves6132686

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Burnley Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Wolves Not won in previous 22 away matches.
Drawn each of the last 2 games.
No win in the 5 most recent games.