FootyMAD's Southampton match preview

Last updated : 09 April 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Wolverhampton Wanderers v Southampton fixture

Wolves prepare to entertain Southampton at Molineux on Friday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 30 games played, Wolves have recorded 12 wins, and Southampton have come away with 8 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Molineux was just last season, in March 2008, 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:
2008/2009Sat 15 NovSouthampton1 - 2WolvesCHMP
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

Recent respective form guides

Wolverhampton Wanderers have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 10 to 8.

Southampton have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Wolves are leading the way in the Coca-Cola Championship, with their 41 games giving them a return of 77 points. Southampton are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola Championship with a return of just 41 points from their 41 games thus far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Wolves64115313
Southampton6042684

FootyMad's prediction ...

Though Wolves are not exactly setting the world alight at Molineux in recent games, I can confidently predict that they will easily sweep aside the opposition put before them. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Wolves Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Southampton Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
No win in the 6 most recent games.