Prediction: Draw
Best Odds: 11/5
Bookmaker: 888sport
The Premier League returns this weekend as we gear up for the final eight-game stretch of the campaign. It’s been a long road to get here from all the way back in August, but it seems as if we’ve got a pretty good idea of what all 20 clubs are shooting for between now and the end of May. Today, we’ll be taking a look at an important clash in the Black Country as Wolves play host to Brentford.
Wolves
Wolverhampton Wanderers should not be involved in a relegation battle based on the players they have at their disposal. In truth, it seems fairly likely that they’ll stay up – but that isn’t the point. The club has been underachieving for a while now and it’s down to Julen Lopetegui to try and turn things around. In a fixture like this, with Molineux behind them, they need to be showing their critics what they can do.
Team News
Kalajdzic and Chiquinho are injured, Jonny and Neves are suspended, and Nunes & B.Traore are both fitness concerns.
Brentford
The influence of Thomas Frank on this club just cannot be understated, but in equal measure, the players deserve some real praise for what they’ve been able to achieve. They are an established force within English football and it really is a joy to behold. Whether or not they can sustain this kind of momentum beyond the summer remains to be seen, but either way, this is an incredibly memorable run for them.
Team News
Onyeka is seen as a fitness concern for this one with Jansson, Lewis-Potter and Ajer all being injured.
Factors to Consider
- In their last meeting back in October, Brentford and Wolves drew 1-1.
- Wolves have won two, drawn one and lost three of their last six games.
- Brentford have won one, drawn two and lost one of their last six games.
- Wolves have scored six goals and conceded nine in their last six games.
- Brentford have scored seven goals and conceded eight in their last six games.
Conclusion
We actually think this is going to be a really tactical affair, which may go against what many expect based on recent form. Both sides are full of quality and while Wolves may look better on paper, the team cohesion seen within Brentford’s squad is one of the primary reasons why they’ve had such a good season. With all of that being taken into consideration, we’re going to predict a draw.
Prediction: Draw
Best Odds: 11/5
Bookmaker: 888sport
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