FootyMAD's Wolverhampton Wanderers match preview

Last updated : 19 November 2004 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Wolverhampton Wanderers v Coventry City fixture

Coventry City face a trip to Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux at lunchtime on Saturday, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 27 games played, Sky Blues have recorded 9 wins, and Wolves have come away with 11 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was was two seasons ago, in December 2002, as the visitors ran out cosy 0 - 2 winners 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:
2002/2003Sat 14 DecWolves0 - 2Coventry CityCHMP
2002/2003Sat 16 NovCoventry City0 - 2WolvesCHMP
2001/2002Sun 13 JanWolves3 - 1Coventry CityCHMP
2001/2002Sun 19 AugCoventry City0 - 1WolvesCHMP
1995/1996Wed 29 NovWolves2 - 1Coventry CityLC
1983/1984Sat 14 AprCoventry City2 - 1WolvesPREM
1983/1984Mon 16 JanCoventry City3 - 0WolvesFAC

Recent respective form guides

Wolverhampton Wanderers have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the Wolves in those games, with 9 conceded.

The away form of Coventry City is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the Sky Blues have hit 5 goals, 17 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Wolves see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola Championship, showing a record of 23 points from their 18 games played so far, Coventry City find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 22 points from their 19 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Wolves64029712
Coventry City62137147

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Wolves Won 3 successive home games.
5 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 9 .
Coventry City Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 7 away matches.