FootyMAD's Sheffield United match preview

Last updated : 26 November 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Sheffield United v Wolverhampton Wanderers fixture

Wolves face a trip to Sheffield United at Bramall Lane on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 50 games played, Wolves have recorded 11 wins, and Sheff. Utd. have come away with 24 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in May 2003, as the visitors ran out cosy 0 - 3 winners in a Div. One Play-Offs match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2002/2003Mon 26 MaySheff. Utd.0 - 3WolvesD1P
2002/2003Sat 26 AprSheff. Utd.3 - 3WolvesCHMP
2002/2003Sat 05 OctWolves1 - 3Sheff. Utd.CHMP
2001/2002Sat 29 DecWolves1 - 0Sheff. Utd.CHMP
2001/2002Mon 27 AugSheff. Utd.2 - 2WolvesCHMP
2000/2001Tue 20 FebSheff. Utd.1 - 0WolvesCHMP
2000/2001Tue 12 SepWolves0 - 0Sheff. Utd.CHMP

Recent respective form guides

Sheffield United haven't lost in their last six home matches, but have drawn four of them. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 5 to 3.

The away form of Wolves is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the Wolves have hit 4 goals, 8 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Sheff. Utd. lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola Championship, picking up 31 points from their 20 games so far. Wolves find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 23 points from their 19 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Sheff. Utd.6231689
Wolves6303789

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Sheff. Utd. Drawn last 3 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Wolves 6 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 11 outings ago.