Brighton vs Wolves Preview
- Tournament: Premier League
- Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024
- Time: 1:30 pm GMT
- Venue: Amex Stadium
Brighton & Hove Albion will host Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League on Saturday. The two sides have had an incredibly contrasting start to the season and will look to end the month of October on a high.
Brighton were the highest-spending English team in the summer with £200 million and also brought in a new manager in Fabian Hurzeler. It has paid off well so far as they sit fifth in the Premier League with four wins, three draws and one defeat so far. They have been excellent for most parts, especially in attack.
Wolves, on the other hand, are at the bottom of the Premier League table with just one point in eight games. Their only point came in a 1-1 draw against Nottingham Forest and they’ve lost every other game.
Interestingly, Brighton also eliminated Wolves from the EFL Cup third round in September.
Brighton Team News
Brighton are without Adam Webster, Danny Welbeck, James Milner, Joao Pedro, Matt O’Riley, and Solly March due to their respective injuries. Simon Adingra is a doubt for the clash and could return on the bench.
Wolves Team News
Wolves also have a number of players missing due to injuries. They are without Boubacar Traore, Hwang Hee-chan, and Sam Johnstone due to injuries. Enso Gonzalez and Yerson Mosquera are out of the season due to their respective knee injuries. Sasa Kalajdzic is also recovering from an ACL injury and will return next year. Meanwhile, Bastien Meupiyou is a doubt for the clash.
Predicted Lineups
Brighton predicted lineup (4-4-2):
Goalkeeper: Bart Verbruggen
Defenders: Pervis Estupinan, Lewis Dunk, Igor, Ferdi Kadioglu
Midfielders: Jack Hinshelwood, Yasin Ayari, Carlos Baleba, Julio Enciso
Attackers: Kaoru Mitoma, Georginio Rutter
Wolves predicted lineup (3-5-2):
Goalkeeper: Jose Sa
Defenders: Santiago Bueno, Craig Dawson, Toti Gomes
Midfielders: Nelson Semedo, Joao Gomes, Andre, Mario Lemina, Rayan Ait Nouri
Attackers: Jorgen Strand Larsen, Matheus Cunha
Brighton vs Wolves H2H Record
In their last 22 meetings, Brighton have won nine times while Wolves have won just four times. Nine of the remaining matches have ended in a draw.
Last 5 results:
Brighton 3-2 Wolves – EFL Cup Third Round – September 19, 2024
Wolves 1-0 Brighton – Premier League – FA Cup Fifth Round – February 29, 2024
Brighton 0-0 Wolves – Premier League – January 23, 2024
Wolves 1-4 Brighton – Premier League – August 19, 2023
Brighton 6-0 Wolves – Premier League – April 29, 2023
Key Players to watch in Brighton vs Wolves
Kaoru Mitoma
The Japanese winger had a good start to the season with one goal and one assist in his first two games. However, he’s flattered to deceive since then, making just one goal contribution in the next six games.
Brighton could be without a number of attacking options like Joao Pedro and Simon Adingra against Wolves. Hence, they will look to Kaoru Mitoma to produce the goods at home and help them extend their two-game winning run.
The Japan international has registered one goal and two assists in eight games across competitions this season.
Rayan Ait-Nouri
Wolves have struggled massively this season and have just one point in eight games. However, Rayan Ait Nouri has arguably been their best player this season. The left-back or left-wing-back has always looked to make things happen on the pitch.
Ait-Nouri has scored two goals and provided two assists in nine games across competitions. Brighton have some excellent wingers, who like to push forward at all times. Hence, it will be an interesting battle between them and Ait-Nouri. The Seagulls’ wingers pushing forward could also open space up for the Algeria international to move forward into.
Brighton vs Wolves Prediction
Brighton have been excellent this season and have lost just one of their 10 games across competitions this season so far, and won six and drawn the other three. After losing 4-2 against Chelsea, the bounced back brilliantly to beat Tottenham Hotspur 3-2 and Newcastle United 1-0 in their last two games.
Wolves, meanwhile, have lost eight of their 10 games across competitions so far, winning one and drawing the other. They drew 1-1 against Nottingham Forest in August and have lost six games in a row since. They narrowly lost 2-1 against Manchester City squad in their last match.
On paper, it appears a comfortable win for Brighton but they have numerous injury issues. Wolves also have a few players missing but will take confidence from their performances against City. It could end in a draw.
Predicted Score: Brighton 2-2 Wolves
Where to watch Brighton vs Wolves Live?
| Country | Where to Watch |
| USA | NBC Network |
| UK | Sky Sports |
| India | Star Network, Disney + Hotstar |
FAQs
Q. When is Brighton vs Wolves?
A. It’s on Saturday (October 26) at 1:30 pm GMT at the Amex Stadium.
Q. Where to watch Brighton vs Wolves for free?
A. Soccerstreams, Footybite, etc.
Q. What is the predicted score for Brighton vs Wolves?
A. The predicted score is Brighton 2-2 Wolves
Q. What is the head-to-heard record for Brighton vs Wolves?
A. The two teams have faced off 22 times, with Brighton winning nine times, Wolves winning four times and nine matches being drawn.