FootyMAD's Birmingham City match preview

Last updated : 05 April 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Birmingham City v Wolverhampton Wanderers fixture

Wolves face a trip to Birmingham City at St Andrew's on Monday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 61 games played, Wolves have recorded 20 wins, and Birmingham C. have come away with 21 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, as the visitors ran out cosy 0 - 2 winners in a F.A. Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Tue 13 JanBirmingham C.0 - 2WolvesFAC
2008/2009Sat 29 NovWolves1 - 1Birmingham C.CHMP
2006/2007Sun 22 AprWolves2 - 3Birmingham C.CHMP
2006/2007Sat 18 NovBirmingham C.1 - 1WolvesCHMP
2003/2004Sun 25 AprBirmingham C.2 - 2WolvesPREM
2003/2004Sat 08 NovWolves1 - 1Birmingham C.PREM
2001/2002Sat 09 MarBirmingham C.2 - 2WolvesCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Birmingham City are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, These games have seen the Blues score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 2.

Wolves have an average recent record on the road, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. These low-scoring games have seen just 4 goals scored and conceded.

Birmingham C. are holding the final promotion place in the Coca-Cola Championship, and have accumulated 72 points from the 40 games they have played so far. Wolves are leading the way in the Coca-Cola Championship, with their 40 games giving them a return of 77 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Birmingham C.63217411
Wolves64115213

FootyMad's prediction ...

A creditable return from recent away games for Wolves could well see them head back from St Andrew's with a share of the spoils, think the FootyMad panel. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Birmingham C. Unbeaten in the last 7 home games.
Unbeaten run of 5 matches.
Wolves 3 successive away victories.
7 games since last away draw.
6 games since last defeat.