FootyMAD's Wolverhampton Wanderers match preview

Last updated : 26 August 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Cardiff City v Wolverhampton Wanderers fixture

Cardiff City prepare to entertain Wolverhampton Wanderers at Ninian Park on Saturday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 7 of the 19 previous games, with the Bluebirds winning just 4.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Ninian Park was less than a year ago, in December 2004, 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:
2004/2005Sun 26 DecCardiff City1-1WolvesCHMP
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

Recent respective form guides

Cardiff City have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Wolves have an average recent record on the road, losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. The Wolves's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 7.

Cardiff City are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 3 points from 4 matches. Wolves's 7 points from 4 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Cardiff City6303779
Wolves641112613

FootyMad's prediction ...

Cardiff City are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Cardiff City 6 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 6 .
Wolves Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.