FootyMAD's Preston North End match preview

Last updated : 11 March 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Preston North End v Wolverhampton Wanderers fixture

Wolves pack their bags to visit Preston North End at Deepdale on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Wolves will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 30 and win only 12 of the 53 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was within the last three years, in February 2003, as the visitors ran out cosy 0 - 2 winners in a League Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Wed 11 AugWolves2 - 2Preston N.E.CHMP
2002/2003Sat 22 FebPreston N.E.0 - 2WolvesCHMP
2002/2003Tue 24 SepWolves4 - 0Preston N.E.CHMP
2001/2002Wed 26 DecWolves2 - 3Preston N.E.CHMP
2001/2002Sat 08 SepPreston N.E.1 - 2WolvesCHMP
2000/2001Wed 14 MarPreston N.E.2 - 0WolvesCHMP
2000/2001Tue 26 DecWolves0 - 1Preston N.E.CHMP

Recent respective form guides

Preston North End have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 9 to 8.

Wolves have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. A generous 10 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Preston N.E.'s total of 59 points from their 36 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola Championship. Wolves see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola Championship, showing a record of 46 points from their 36 games played so far,

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Preston N.E.64119713
Wolves61501188

FootyMad's prediction ...

Wolves have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Preston N.E. may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Preston N.E.Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
WolvesUndefeated in last 3 away games.
7 games since last defeat.