FootyMAD's Crystal Palace match preview

Last updated : 02 March 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Crystal Palace v Wolverhampton Wanderers fixture

Wolves face a trip to Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Tuesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 29 games played, Wolves have recorded 9 wins, and Crystal Palace have come away with 10 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in February 2008, as the visitors ran out cosy 0 - 2 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:
2008/2009Tue 16 SepWolves2 - 1Crystal PalaceCHMP
2007/2008Sat 23 FebCrystal Palace0 - 2WolvesCHMP
2007/2008Sat 12 JanWolves0 - 3Crystal PalaceCHMP
2006/2007Sat 14 AprCrystal Palace2 - 2WolvesCHMP
2006/2007Tue 28 NovWolves1 - 1Crystal PalaceCHMP
2005/2006Sat 10 DecCrystal Palace1 - 1WolvesCHMP
2005/2006Tue 09 AugWolves2 - 1Crystal PalaceCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Crystal Palace have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Wolves have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. The Wolves's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Crystal Palace see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola Championship, showing a record of 44 points from their 33 games played so far, Wolves are leading the way in the Coca-Cola Championship, with their 35 games giving them a return of 64 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Crystal Palace6114374
Wolves61239105

FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the Wolves out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Crystal Palace. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Crystal Palace Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Wolves Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
No win in the 5 most recent games.