Prediction: Wolves vs Leicester

Verdict: Wolves win

Best Odds: 13/10

Bookmaker: Unibet

Looking to extend on their European charge and lay down another marker this weekend, Wolves will welcome Leicester to Molineux on Sunday afternoon.

Wolves

Starting with the hosts, while Wolves might have been left disappointed by that 1-0 loss at home against Arsenal earlier in the month, the Midlands-based outfit came roaring back last weekend. Putting on what was a stunning display in north London, Head Coach Bruno Lage saw his side storm their way to a deserved 2-0 win against Tottenham. Continuing to gain a host of plaudits since bringing in the former Benfica boss last summer, Wolves now have their sights firmly set on securing a European spot this season. With the mood around Molineux still at a red-hot high, Sunday’s hosts will be desperate to lay down another marker here. While Lage’s side might have seen their FA Cup run come to an abrupt end on February 5th thanks to a shock 1-0 loss against Norwich on home soil, the Golds have lost just a single Premier League matchup since the middle of December.

Team News

Storming their way to that 2-0 win away at Spurs last weekend, Bruno Lage is expected to name the same starting XI on Sunday afternoon.

Wolves will once again be without the injured trio of Pedro Neto, Joao Moutinho and Willy Bolly here.

Leicester

As for the visitors, managing to claim what was a routine 4-1 win against Danish outfit Randers on Europa Conference League duties in midweek, there is no doubt that Leicester will be desperate to build off of that momentum. However, once again throwing away the lead on home soil last weekend and watching West Ham snatch a last-gasp point, Brendan Rodgers’ men do find themselves in the midst of a domestic struggle. With growing pressure on the one-time Liverpool boss at the King Power, the Foxes are still battling it out in the bottom-half of the Premier League table. With their recent issues highlighted by a stunning 4-1 drumming against Championship side Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup on February 6th, Leicester have failed to win any of their last five domestic matchups. While they might have claimed a 1-0 win when they met Wolves for their reverse meeting back in August, Rodgers’ side could face a stern test here.

Team News

Having to limp off against West Ham last weekend, full-back James Justin is not expected to feature on Sunday afternoon.

Still dealing with long-term injury issues, Leicester will also be without the likes of Jamie Vardy, Wesley Fofana, Johnny Evans, Ryan Bertrand and Timothy Castagne here.

Key Factors to Consider

• When the two sides faced off for their reverse meeting in August, Leicester picked up a 1-0 victory at the King Power.
• However, the Foxes have failed to win any of their last five domestic matchups.
• Wolves have lost just a single Premier League fixture since a 1-0 defeat against Manchester City on December 11th.
• Leicester have lost each of their last six away fixtures across all formats, a run that stems back to December 1st.
• Each of the last five meetings between Sunday’s opponents have produced just a pair of goals.

Conclusion

Managing to claim what was an eye-catching 2-0 win away at Tottenham last weekend, the mood in Wolves’ camp should be at a real high. Gaining a reputation for their continued success at the back, Sunday’s hosts have their sights firmly set on securing a European return this season. Suffering just a single Premier League defeat since December 11th, a struggling Leicester should be in for another stern test. While they might have claimed a Conference League boost on Thursday night, the Foxes have failed to win any of their last five domestic outings. Likewise, remarkably losing each of their last six away fixtures across all formats, we’re backing a home victory for Wolves here.

Verdict: Wolves win

Best Odds: 13/10

Bookmaker: Unibet