FM Preview: Wolverhampton Wanderers v Manchester City 30 Oct 2010

Last updated : 29 October 2010 By Footymad Previewer
Footymad preview
History of the Wolverhampton Wanderers v Manchester City fixture

Man. City face a trip to Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Sky Blues will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 31 and win only 12 of the 55 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in December 2009, as the visitors ran out cosy 0 - 3 winners in a Premier League match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Mon 28 DecWolves0 - 3Man. CityPREM
2009/2010Sat 22 AugMan. City1 - 0WolvesPREM
2003/2004Sat 10 AprMan. City3 - 3WolvesPREM
2003/2004Sat 04 OctWolves1 - 0Man. CityPREM
2001/2002Mon 01 AprWolves0 - 2Man. CityCHMP
2001/2002Tue 11 DecMan. City1 - 0WolvesCHMP
1999/2000Fri 03 DecWolves4 - 1Man. CityCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Wolverhampton Wanderers have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Wolves in those games, with 8 conceded.

The Sky Blues have had a decent run of form away from home recently, picking up four victories from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 9 goals for the Sky Blues, and 7 goals against.

Wolves are stuck down in the relegation zone of Barclays Premier League with a return of just 6 points from their 9 games thus far. Man. City's total of 17 points from their 9 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Barclays Premier League.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Wolves61148124
Man. City641110813

FootyMad's prediction ...

Sky Blues have been performing with great credit on their travels, and the Madmen see no reason why they should not return from Molineux with an easy victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Wolves Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Man. City 7 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.