FootyMAD's Wolverhampton Wanderers match preview

Last updated : 14 October 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Sheffield United v Wolverhampton Wanderers fixture

Sheff. Utd. prepare to entertain Wolverhampton Wanderers at Bramall Lane on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 51 games played, Blades have recorded 24 wins, and Wolves have come away with 11 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Bramall Lane was less than a year ago, in November 2004, when they fought out a thrilling high-scoring 3-3 draw in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sun 08 MayWolves4 - 2Sheff. Utd.CHMP
2004/2005Sat 27 NovSheff. Utd.3-3WolvesCHMP
2002/2003Mon 26 MaySheff. Utd.0 - 3WolvesD1PO
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

Recent respective form guides

Sheffield United could not have a more impressive recent home form, having won each of the last six games. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 11 goals for the Blades, with 3 goals against.

Wolves have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The games have constituted a decent return of 11 goals for the Wolves, and 5 goals against.

Sheff. Utd. are leading the way in the Coca Cola Championship, with their 12 games giving them a return of 30 points. Wolves are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 19 points from 12 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Sheff. Utd.64119513
Wolves6213967

FootyMad's prediction ...

Sheff. Utd. may be coming up against a decent side in Wolves, but I do believe that its going to result in a narrow home win for the Blades. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Sheff. Utd. Won 7 successive home games.
12 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Wolves 4 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.