FootyMAD's Crystal Palace match preview

Last updated : 22 February 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Crystal Palace v Wolverhampton Wanderers fixture

Wolves face a trip to Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 28 games played, Wolves have recorded 8 wins, and Crystal Palace have come away with 10 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in April 2007, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2 - 2 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:
2007/2008Sat 12 JanWolves0 - 3Crystal PalaceCHMP
2006/2007Sat 14 AprCrystal Palace2 - 2WolvesCHMP
2006/2007Tue 28 NovWolves1 - 1Crystal PalaceCHMP
2005/2006Sat 10 DecCrystal Palace1 - 1WolvesCHMP
2005/2006Tue 09 AugWolves2 - 1Crystal PalaceCHMP
2002/2003Sat 01 MarWolves4 - 0Crystal PalaceCHMP
2002/2003Sat 14 SepCrystal Palace4 - 2WolvesCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Crystal Palace have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the Eagles in those games, with 5 conceded.

Wolves have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Crystal Palace's 46 points from 33 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position. Wolves's 44 points from 32 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Crystal Palace6123465
Wolves62138117

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Wolves only showing average form on the road, Footymad are of the opinion a draw at Selhurst Park will be a good result. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Crystal Palace Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Wolves Not won in previous 3 away matches.
No win in the 4 most recent games.