Wolves vs Arsenal Match Preview
Wolves vs Arsenal will take place at the Molineux Stadium in the Premier League as the 11th placed side gears up to host the second-placed team on April 20.
The hosts will enter this contest on the back of a faltering run of form. They have won just two games in their last eight across competitions, registering two draws and four defeats in the other six. During this time, Wolves have conceded 14 goals and scored nine goals as they look to find some consistency. Having lost 2-1 to West Ham United, they secured a 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest in their last outing and will look for more of the same.
The Gunners, on the other hand, will enter this game on the back of a strong run of form. They have suffered two defeats in their last eight games across competitions. They lost 2-0 to Aston Villa in their last league game, before bowing out of the Champions League following a 3-2 aggregate loss to Bayern Munich. Apart from that, they have secured four wins and two draws in the other seven games, scoring 16 goals and conceding five. With just six games to go before the season ends, Arsenal were looking to add some wins under their belt to strengthen their title credentials.
With that said, let’s take a look at the team news coming out from both camps.
Wolves vs Arsenal Team News
Wolves
Manager Gary O’Neil will be without a couple of key first team players for his team’s next game. Star winger Pedro Neto will be out for this game having picked up a serious hamstring injury last month. Jean-Ricner Bellegarde missed the last game and could be out for the next one too, as well as Rayan Ait-Nouri.
Elsewhere, Mario Lemina (9), Nelson Semedo (9) and Joao Gomes (9) all risk being suspended for two games should they pick up another yellow card this season.
Arsenal
Manager Mikel Arteta’s injury list is almost down to zero with Jurrien Timber’s imminent return around the corner. The Dutchman picked up a cruciate ligament injury in the season-opener and has only recently made it back to full fitness.
Meanwhile, Kai Havertz is on nine yellows and will be suspended for two matches should he pick up another.
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Wolves vs Arsenal Predicted Lineups
Wolves
O’Neil will retain the same lineup he deployed in the 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest in their last game.
Predicted XI: Jose Sa (GK); Santiago Bueno, Max Kilman (C), Toti Gomes; Nelson Semedo, Tommy Doyle, Mario Lemina, Matt Doherty; Joao Gomes; Pablo Sarabia, Matheus Cunha.
Arsenal
Arteta is known to retain the same lineups and will do the same for the next game.
Predicted XI: David Raya (GK); Benjamin White, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes, Jakub Kiwior; Declan Rice, Jorginho, Martin Odegaard; Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Martinelli.
Wolves vs Arsenal Head-to-Head Record
These two sides have faced off very often over the last decade or so, producing some exciting games and a lot of memorable moments. However, Arsenal led the recent head-to-head, recording five wins in the last five games they met.
Last 5 Games
- Arsenal 2-1 Wolves (12/23)
- Arsenal 5-0 Wolves (05/23)
- Wolves 0-2 Arsenal (11/22)
- Arsenal 2-1 Wolves (02/22)
- Wolves 0-1 Arsenal (02/22)
Wolves vs Arsenal Prediction
Arsenal have been in great form except their last game where they fell to a 2-0 defeat at home against Aston Villa. However, they are in good shape to bounce back to winning ways as the squad is nearly fully fit and they have come close to achieving their targets for the season. They will give their all to win this one as well.
Prediction: Wolves 1-2 Arsenal.
Wolves vs Arsenal Betting Tips & Odds
Both teams have scored just twice in the last five meetings between these two sides, hinting at one-sided affairs for the team that gets things right on the same day. Considering Arsenal’s defensive flaws under pressure, Wolves could walk away with a goal from this one.
Betting Tips
- Both Teams to Score – Yes: 1.90
- Match Total – Over 2.5 Goals: 1.64
- Both Teams to Score in First Half – Yes: 4.70
Match Odds
- Wolves Win: 8.30
- Draw: 5.20
- Arsenal Win: 1.38
Wolves vs Arsenal Timings & Telecast
- Date & Time: Saturday, April 20th at 7:30 PM (GMT).
- India: Star Sports Network, Hotstar app + website.
- UK: Sky Sports.
- US: Peacock Premium.
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