The pressure is mounting on Gary O’Neil after a poor start to the season with Wolves. A seventh defeat in eight was suffered against Man City last weekend to leave them at the foot of the standings.
Brighton will be the team with confidence ahead of this showdown, winning each of their last two in the Premier League.
The Seagulls could move up to third this weekend if they land maximum points in front of their home fans at the Amex Stadium, and they could be challenging to bet against based on the trends.
Odds
The only surprise at the odds available is that Brighton aren’t shorter than -165. As expected, Wolves are a distant outsider on the moneyline at +425.
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Brighton | -165 |
| Draw | +350 |
| Wolves | +425 |
Brighton Boast Eye-Catching Recent Record Against Wolves
| Total | Brighton | Wolves | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 26 | 9 | 6 | 11 |
| Premier League Games | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 |
| Goals | 62 | 38 | 24 |
Wolves avoided defeat in the first seven Premier League matches between these sides, with four matches ending in draws. However, in recent seasons, Brighton have won four of the last five, with Wolves failing to land a single win.
The visitors have picked up maximum points in just three of their 20 visits to Brighton in the league. All three wins have come via 1-0 scorelines, with the most recent coming in December 2021.
🚨⚽ TIP: Over 3.00 Goals @ -106
Brighton vs. Wolves Key Stats
- Brighton are looking to win three straight matches in the Premier League for the first time since September 2023.
- The Seagulls could keep clean sheets in successive wins for the first time since May 2023.
- Wolves have picked up just one point from their last eleven matches, conceding more goals than any other side during that period.
Brighton Team News
Danny Welbeck left the field with a back injury after netting the winner against Newcastle last weekend. The striker is likely to be sidelined until November.
Adam Webster also misses out, while Matt O’Riley is nearing a return. Simon Adingra and Joao Pedro both face late fitness tests to feature on Saturday.
Possible Lineup
Bart Verbruggen (GK); Joel Veltman, Lewis Dunk, Igor, Ferdi Kadioglu, Georginio Rutter, Jack Hinshelwood, Carlos Baleba, Kaoru Mitoma, Julio Enciso, Evan Ferguson
Wolves Team News
Jose Sa will retain his place in the Wolves goal this weekend after impressing against Man City last Sunday. Hee Chan Hwang remains a notable absence in the attacking third.
Boubacar Traore is out until December, while Yerson Mosquera isn’t set to return from injury this season.
Possible Lineup
Jose Sa (GK); Nelson Semedo, Santiago Beuno, Toti Gomes, Craig Dawson, Rayan Ait-Nouri, Andre, Joao Gomes, Mario Lemina, Matheus Cunha, Jorgen Strand Larsen
Brighton vs. Wolves Prediction
Brighton are an interesting price this weekend, as we believe that they should be shorter.
Their attacking quality looks primed to pose serious challenges to this leaky Wolves defense, while the visitors have little in the final third to counter-punch.
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