FootyMAD's Wolverhampton Wanderers match preview

Last updated : 14 December 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Manchester United v Wolverhampton Wanderers fixture

Man. Utd. prepare to entertain Wolverhampton Wanderers at Old Trafford on Tuesday evening, with high hopes of improving on their excellent record against the opposition, having chalked up an impressive 28 wins out of 43 previous matches.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Old Trafford was earlier this season, the Red Devils carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a League Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Wed 23 SepMan. Utd.1-0WolvesLGEC
2005/2006Sun 29 JanWolves0 - 3Man. Utd.FAC
2003/2004Sat 17 JanWolves1 - 0Man. Utd.PREM
2003/2004Wed 27 AugMan. Utd.1 - 0WolvesPREM
1983/1984Sat 18 FebWolves1 - 1Man. Utd.PREM
1983/1984Sat 29 OctMan. Utd.3 - 0WolvesPREM
1981/1982Sat 13 FebWolves0 - 1Man. Utd.PREM

Recent respective form guides

Manchester United have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Red Devils in those games, with 5 conceded.

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 6 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Man. Utd.'s total of 34 points from their 16 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League. Wolves are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 16 points from 16 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Man. Utd.640213412
Wolves62136127

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its a close one to call, but I think that Red Devils's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past Wolves. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Man. Utd. 5 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 8 .
Wolves Last drawn game 6 outings ago.