FootyMAD's Stoke City match preview

Last updated : 31 August 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Stoke City v Wolverhampton Wanderers fixture

Wolves face a trip to Stoke City at Britannia Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 68 games played, Wolves have recorded 22 wins, and Stoke City have come away with 33 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in January 2007, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 13 JanStoke City1 - 1WolvesCHMP
2006/2007Sat 23 SepWolves2 - 0Stoke CityCHMP
2005/2006Tue 07 MarWolves0 - 0Stoke CityCHMP
2005/2006Sat 24 SepStoke City1 - 3WolvesCHMP
2004/2005Sat 19 MarWolves1 - 1Stoke CityCHMP
2004/2005Sun 08 AugStoke City2 - 1WolvesCHMP
2002/2003Tue 18 MarWolves0 - 0Stoke CityCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Stoke City are unbeaten in their last six home games, winning five of them, and drawing the other one. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 14 goals for the Potters, with 7 goals against.

Wolves have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The games have constituted a decent return of 12 goals for the Wolves, and 10 goals against.

Stoke City are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 6 points from 3 games. Wolves are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 6 points from 3 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Stoke City632111811
Wolves6303999

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Stoke City Unbeaten in the last 6 home games.
Wolves 4 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 11 outings ago.