FootyMAD's Wolverhampton Wanderers match preview

Last updated : 08 December 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Wolverhampton Wanderers v Derby County fixture

Derby County pack their bags to visit Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux on Tuesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 69 games played, Rams have recorded 22 wins, and Wolves have come away with 29 victories.

The previous match played between the two at Molineux was within the last three years, in September 2006, with Derby County inflicting a narrow 0 - 1 defeat upon the Wolves in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Tue 26 DecDerby County0 - 2WolvesCHMP
2006/2007Tue 12 SepWolves0 - 1Derby CountyCHMP
2005/2006Fri 18 NovDerby County0 - 3WolvesCHMP
2005/2006Tue 18 OctWolves1 - 1Derby CountyCHMP
2004/2005Wed 02 MarDerby County3 - 3WolvesCHMP
2004/2005Tue 19 OctWolves2 - 0Derby CountyCHMP
2002/2003Wed 01 JanWolves1 - 1Derby CountyCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Wolverhampton Wanderers have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Wolves in those games, with 6 conceded.

Derby County have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the Rams have hit 6 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Wolves are leading the way in the Coca-Cola Championship, with their 21 games giving them a return of 47 points. Derby County find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 25 points from their 21 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Wolves641110413
Derby County6213797

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Wolves Unbeaten in the last 5 home games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Derby County 6 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.