FM Preview: West Bromwich Albion v Wolverhampton Wanderers 16 Oct 2011

Last updated : 15 October 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the West Bromwich Albion v Wolverhampton Wanderers fixture

West Bromwich Albion prepare to entertain Wolverhampton Wanderers at The Hawthorns at lunchtime on Sunday, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 78 games played, Baggies have recorded 36 wins, and Wolverhampton Wanderers have come away with 17 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at The Hawthorns was less than a year ago, in February 2011, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Premier League match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2010/2011 Sun 08 May Wolves 3 - 1 West Brom. Premier League
2010/2011 Sun 20 Feb West Brom. 1-1 Wolves Premier League
2007/2008 Tue 15 Apr Wolves 0 - 1 West Brom. Championship
2007/2008 Sun 25 Nov West Brom. 0 - 0 Wolves Championship
2006/2007 Wed 16 May West Brom. 1 - 0 Wolves Football League Play-Offs (Lvl 2)
2006/2007 Sun 13 May Wolves 2 - 3 West Brom. Football League Play-Offs (Lvl 2)
2006/2007 Sun 11 Mar Wolves 1 - 0 West Brom. Championship

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Recent respective form guides

West Bromwich Albion have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 7 in the wrong end.

The away form of Wolverhampton Wanderers however, is much more impressive, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 11 goals for the Wolves, and 10 goals against.

West Bromwich Albion are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 5 points from 7 matches.

Wolverhampton Wanderers find themselves struggling down in 14th position in the league having picked up 7 points from their 7 matches.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
West Bromwich Albion 6 1 2 3 4 8 5
Wolverhampton Wanderers 6 1 1 4 7 9 4

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FootyMad's prediction ...

These are testing times at The Hawthorns for the Baggies and the Madmen are unable to see past Wolverhampton Wanderers claiming victory in a close match.

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
West Bromwich Albion Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Wolverhampton Wanderers Not won in previous 2 away matches.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 2 most recent games.

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