FootyMAD's Wolverhampton Wanderers match preview

Last updated : 23 October 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Wolverhampton Wanderers v Aston Villa fixture

Aston Villa travel to take on Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux at lunchtime on Saturday, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 56 games played, Villans have recorded 18 wins, and Wolves have come away with 22 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Wolves was back in March 2004, over five years ago, where Aston Villa annihilated the Villans 0 - 4 in a Premiership match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Sun 14 MarWolves0 - 4Aston VillaPREM
2003/2004Sun 14 DecAston Villa3 - 2WolvesPREM
1995/1996Wed 10 JanAston Villa1 - 0WolvesLGEC
1989/1990Wed 04 OctWolves1 - 1Aston VillaLGEC
1989/1990Wed 20 SepAston Villa2 - 1WolvesLGEC
1983/1984Sat 25 FebAston Villa4 - 0WolvesPREM
1983/1984Sun 23 OctWolves1 - 1Aston VillaPREM

Recent respective form guides

Wolverhampton Wanderers are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 5 in the wrong end.

Aston Villa have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The Villans's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Wolves are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 8 points from 9 matches. Aston Villa's total of 16 points from their 8 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Wolves61146124
Aston Villa64118413

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Villans of late away from home, but your FootyMad panel sees things improving, starting here at Molineux with Aston Villa coasting to victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Wolves Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Aston Villa 5 games since last away draw.