FootyMAD's Burnley match preview

Last updated : 18 August 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Burnley v Wolverhampton Wanderers fixture

Wolves face a trip to Burnley at Turf Moor on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 58 games played, Wolves have recorded 20 wins, and Burnley have come away with 22 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in February 2006, with Wolves inflicting a narrow 0 - 1 defeat upon the Clarets in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Tue 14 FebBurnley0 - 1WolvesCHMP
2005/2006Fri 30 SepWolves0 - 1BurnleyCHMP
2004/2005Tue 15 MarWolves2 - 0BurnleyCHMP
2004/2005Tue 21 SepBurnley1 - 1WolvesLGEC
2004/2005Sat 21 AugBurnley1 - 1WolvesCHMP
2003/2004Tue 28 OctWolves2 - 0BurnleyLGEC
2002/2003Thu 26 DecBurnley2 - 1WolvesCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Burnley are unbeaten in their last six home games, but have drawn three of them. These games have seen the Clarets score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 2.

Wolves have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. While the Wolves have hit 4 goals, 7 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Burnley are holding the final promotion place in the Coca-Cola Championship, and have accumulated 7 points from the 3 games they have played so far. Wolves find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 4 points from their 3 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Burnley6231539
Wolves63126710

FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Clarets, as the Wolves have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Burnley Unbeaten in the last 6 home games.
Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Wolves No sequences of note