FootyMAD's Wolverhampton Wanderers match preview

Last updated : 25 December 2004 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Cardiff City v Wolverhampton Wanderers fixture

Cardiff City play host to Wolverhampton Wanderers at Ninian Park on Sunday evening, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 7 of the 18 previous games, with the Bluebirds winning just 4.

The last time the two teams met at Cardiff City was well over fifteen years ago, back in April 1989, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a Third Division match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 25 SepWolves2 - 3Cardiff CityCHMP
1988/1989Tue 04 AprCardiff City1-1WolvesLGE1
1988/1989Tue 10 JanWolves2 - 0Cardiff CityLGE1
1987/1988Sat 06 FebWolves1 - 4Cardiff CityLGE2
1987/1988Sat 05 SepCardiff City3 - 2WolvesLGE2
1986/1987Sat 24 JanCardiff City0 - 2WolvesLGE2
1986/1987Sat 06 SepWolves0 - 1Cardiff CityLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Cardiff City have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, A generous 7 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. While the Wolves have hit 7 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Cardiff City are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 22 points from 24 matches. Wolves find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 29 points from their 24 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Cardiff City6105593
Wolves61321096

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Cardiff City only showing average form at home, the Madmen are expecting them to play out a draw. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Cardiff City 6 games since last home draw.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Wolves Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Drawn each of the last 2 games.
No win in the 3 most recent games.