FootyMAD's Southampton match preview

Last updated : 14 November 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Southampton v Wolverhampton Wanderers fixture

Wolves face a trip to Southampton at St. Marys on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Wolves will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 18 and win only 5 of the 29 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in November 2007, when they played out a goalless 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:
2007/2008Tue 04 MarWolves2 - 2SouthamptonCHMP
2007/2008Tue 06 NovSouthampton0 - 0WolvesCHMP
2006/2007Sat 31 MarWolves0 - 6SouthamptonCHMP
2006/2007Wed 01 NovSouthampton2 - 0WolvesCHMP
2005/2006Sat 26 NovWolves0 - 0SouthamptonCHMP
2005/2006Sat 06 AugSouthampton0 - 0WolvesCHMP
2003/2004Sat 03 AprWolves1 - 4SouthamptonPREM

Recent respective form guides

Southampton have only collected 1 win and 3 draws from the last six home games played. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 7 in the wrong end.

The away form of Wolves however, is much more impressive, picking up four victories from the last six. The Wolves's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 14 goals for and 13 against.

Southampton are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 16 points from 16 matches. Wolves are leading the way in the Coca-Cola Championship, with their 16 games giving them a return of 37 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Southampton61234105
Wolves6501131015

FootyMad's prediction ...

Wolves have been performing with great credit on their travels, and the Madmen see no reason why they should not return from St. Marys with an easy victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Southampton Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Wolves 7 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 4 matches.
Last drawn game 14 outings ago.