Prediction: Match to end in 1-1 draw
Best Odds: 7/1
Brighton and Hove Albion and Wolverhampton Wanderers will face each other in the Premier League this coming weekend. The match between the Seagulls and Wolves will be held at the American Express Community Stadium and is scheduled to kick off at 3pm UK time on Saturday afternoon.
Brighton and Hove Albion
Brighton and Hove Albion have been the surprise package in the Premier League this season. The Seagulls have done extremely well this campaign, especially after Roberto De Zerbi replaced Graham Potter, and they are still in the running for the European places in the league table heading into the final weeks of the season.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side are eighth in the Premier League table at the moment with 49 points from 29 matches. The Seagulls are 10 points behind fourth-placed Manchester United, who have played 30 games, and are five points behind Aston Villa, who are in fifth spot and have played 33 games.
Brighton will face relegation candidates Nottingham Forest away from home at the City Ground in the Premier League on Wednesday evening. The Seagulls lost to Manchester United in the semi-finals of the FA Cup last weekend. It followed a 2-1 victory over Chelsea away from home at Stamford Bridge in London in the Premier League and came after a 2-1 defeat the hands of Tottenham Hotspur at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the league.
Team News:
Brighton and Hove Albion will have forward Danny Welbeck back from the injury he suffered in the semi-finals of the FA Cup. Striker Evan Ferguson is a doubt with an ankle issue. Argentina midfielder Facundo Buonanotte could start.
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolverhampton Wanderers have been fighting for survival in the Premier League for much of the season, but things are looking much better for them now. Under manager Julen Lopetegui, the Wanderers have become better and now look set to avoid the dreaded drop to the Championship at the end of the campaign.
Julen Lopetegui’s side are 13th in the Premier League table at the moment with 37 points from 33 matches. Wolves are as many as nine points above the relegation zone. Although the Wanderers cannot get complacent about retaining their Premier League status for next season, they are virtually certain to stay in the top flight of English football for one more campaign at least.
Wolves will head into the Premier League game against Brighton and Hove Albion away from home this coming weekend on the back of a 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace at Molineux Stadium in the league. It came after a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Leicester City away from home at the King Power Stadium in the league and followed a 2-0 victory over Brentford in front of their own fans in the Premier League.
Team News:
Wolverhampton Wanderers are likely to line up in a 4-4-2 formation. Matheus Cunha and Diego Costa will lead the line for the Wanderers. Ruben Neves will be a key player in midfield, while Jose Sa will continue to be in goal for Wolves.
Key Factors to Consider
- Brighton and Hove Albion have scored 54 goals in 29 Premier League matches.
- Brighton and Hove Albion have conceded 37 goals in 29 Premier League matches.
- Wolverhampton Wanderers have won 10 of their 33 Premier League games this season.
- Wolverhampton Wanderers have score 29 goals in 33 Premier League games.
- Alexis Mac Allister has scored 8 goals and given 1 assist in 26 Premier League games for Brighton and Hove Albion.
Conclusion
While Brighton and Hove Albion have done much better than Wolverhampton Wanderers so far this season, their recent form in the Premier League is not that much better than that of Wolves. Roberto De Zerbi’s are a bit inconsistent at the moment. Wolves do have a very good team, and it is very likely that the Wanderers will be able to pick up a point from the encounter at the American Express Community Stadium.
Prediction: Match to end in 1-1 draw
Best Odds: 7/1
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