FootyMAD's Barnsley match preview

Last updated : 12 December 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Wolverhampton Wanderers v Barnsley fixture

Wolves prepare to entertain Barnsley at Molineux on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Wolves are clearly on top, having won 22 and lost only 7 of the 37 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Molineux was just last season, in November 2007, the Wolves carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Tue 04 DecBarnsley1 - 0WolvesCHMP
2007/2008Sat 10 NovWolves1-0BarnsleyCHMP
2006/2007Mon 01 JanWolves2 - 0BarnsleyCHMP
2006/2007Sat 16 SepBarnsley1 - 0WolvesCHMP
2001/2002Tue 29 JanBarnsley1 - 0WolvesCHMP
2001/2002Tue 27 NovWolves4 - 1BarnsleyCHMP
2000/2001Sat 02 DecWolves2 - 0BarnsleyCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Wolverhampton Wanderers are unbeaten in their last six home games, winning five of them, and drawing the other one. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 12 goals for the Wolves, with 3 goals against.

Barnsley have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The Tykes's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

Wolves are leading the way in the Coca-Cola Championship, with their 22 games giving them a return of 50 points. Barnsley find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 25 points from their 22 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Wolves641111413
Barnsley6213897

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Wolves fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Wolves. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Wolves Unbeaten in the last 6 home games.
Barnsley Not won in previous 3 away matches.
No win in the 3 most recent games.