FootyMAD's Preston North End match preview

Last updated : 21 October 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Wolverhampton Wanderers v Preston North End fixture

Wolves prepare to entertain Preston North End at Molineux on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Wolves are clearly on top, winning 54.90% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Molineux was just last season, in August 2004, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 12 MarPreston N.E.2 - 2WolvesCHMP
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

Recent respective form guides

Wolverhampton Wanderers are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Wolves in those games, with 6 conceded.

Preston N.E. have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The North End's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 10 goals for and 9 against.

Wolves's total of 20 points from their 14 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca Cola Championship. Preston N.E. find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 16 points from their 14 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Wolves6213967
Preston N.E.6042594

FootyMad's prediction ...

Wolves are not exactly setting the world alight at Molineux at the moment, but your FootyMad team are quietly confident that they can ease past Preston N.E. in this game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Wolves Failed to win in previous 4 home matches.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Preston N.E. Not won in previous 3 away matches.
Drawn each of the last 3 games.
No win in the 7 most recent games.