FootyMAD's Burnley match preview

Last updated : 13 February 2009 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,

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in March 2008, as the visitors ran out cosy 1 - 3 winners in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 08 NovWolves2 - 0BurnleyCHMP
2007/2008Sat 15 MarBurnley1 - 3WolvesCHMP
2007/2008Sat 08 DecWolves2 - 3BurnleyCHMP
2006/2007Sat 17 FebWolves2 - 1BurnleyCHMP
2006/2007Sat 19 AugBurnley0 - 1WolvesCHMP
2005/2006Tue 14 FebBurnley0 - 1WolvesCHMP
2005/2006Fri 30 SepWolves0 - 1BurnleyCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Burnley are showing reasonable home form, having won four and lost two from the last six played. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 11 to 9.

Wolves have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Wolves's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 8 goals for and 7 against.

Burnley's 47 points from 31 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position. Wolves are leading the way in the Coca-Cola Championship, with their 32 games giving them a return of 63 points.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Burnley6321111011
Wolves612310115

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Wolves only showing average form on the road, Footymad are of the opinion a draw at Turf Moor will be a good result. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Burnley Won 4 successive home games.
8 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Wolves Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
No win in the 2 most recent games.