FootyMAD's West Bromwich Albion match preview

Last updated : 21 October 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the West Bromwich Albion v Wolverhampton Wanderers fixture

Wolves travel to take on West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns at lunchtime on Sunday, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 74 games played, Wolves have recorded 17 wins, and West Brom. have come away with 34 victories.

The last time the two teams met at West Brom. was just over four years ago, in October 2001, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a League Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2001/2002Sun 02 DecWolves0 - 1West Brom.CHMP
2001/2002Thu 25 OctWest Brom.1 - 1WolvesCHMP
2000/2001Sun 18 MarWolves3 - 1West Brom.CHMP
2000/2001Tue 17 OctWest Brom.1 - 0WolvesCHMP
1999/2000Sun 31 OctWest Brom.1 - 1WolvesCHMP
1999/2000Sun 03 OctWolves1 - 1West Brom.CHMP
1998/1999Sun 25 AprWolves1 - 1West Brom.CHMP

Recent respective form guides

West Bromwich Albion 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 The Baggies, with 5 goals against.

Wolves have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. Wolves have conceded 6 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

West Brom. are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 22 points from 12 games. Wolves are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 22 points from 12 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
West Brom.642017714
Wolves6303469

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
West Brom. Unbeaten in the last 6 home games.
Won their latest 3 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Wolves Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 9 outings ago.