Wolverhampton Wanderers FC vs Arsenal FC, English Premier League 2024-25, Today Match Prediction

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC vs Arsenal FC Match Prediction & Analysis

After a frustrating 2-2 draw against Aston Villa, where Arsenal squandered a 2-0 lead, the Gunners are eager to bounce back. Their next stop is the West Midlands, where they face a struggling Wolverhampton side, who are coming off a 3-1 thrashing to Chelsea, desperate to climb out of the relegation zone. With Arsenal eyeing all three points and Wolves fighting for survival, this clash promises intensity and drama at both ends of the pitch.

Current Standings: Wolverhampton are currently placed 17th in the points table with 16 points, while Arsenal, sitting pretty at the top of the table in the 2nd position with 44 points. 

Head-to-Head Record: In 21 previous clashes, Arsenal have asserted their dominance with 15 wins, losing just 3 times. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC Preview

Wolves enter the contest on the back of three consecutive Premier League defeats, each by a staggering three-goal margin. Defensive frailties have plagued their season, leaving them vulnerable, despite them having a good enough offensive strength to trouble teams. 

Wolves’ defensive woes are glaring, with 51 goals conceded in 22 games—an average of 2.32 per match—making them the Premier League's leakiest defense. At home, they’ve shipped 23 goals in 10 games, including a troubling 17 from set-pieces. Facing Arsenal, the league’s top scorers from set-pieces, this could spell serious trouble. 

Team News 

Wolves face an uphill battle with a depleted squad, missing key players like Toti Gomes, Yerson Mosquera, Sasa Kalajdzic, Enso Gonzales, and Boubacar Traore due to injuries. 

Stats that matter

1. Wolverhampton have lost three on the trot.
2. The Wolves have managed to score only once in the last three games.
3. Three of the Wolves last four matches at home have ended in defeats.
4. Cunha has top scored for Wolves this season with 10 goals in the league. 

Wolverhampton Probable Starting Lineup -  Sa (GK); Doherty, Bueno, Agbadou, Ait-Nouri, Andre, J Gomes, Semedo, Strand Larsen, Cunha, Guedes

Arsenal FC Preview

Arsenal seemed destined for victory against Aston Villa, holding a comfortable 2-0 lead at the hour mark. However, a stunning twist saw Villa roar back to secure a 2-2 draw, leaving Gunners fans frustrated as a vital three points slipped away. The dropped points left Arsenal six behind Liverpool at the summit, handing the Reds a golden opportunity to widen the gap to nine with their game in hand.

Arsenal’s collapse against Villa was a painful reminder of missed opportunities that they have had in this season, with Arteta’s side dropping 12 points from winning positions this season—already surpassing last season’s 11. This has cost them from winning 10 league matches, matching last year’s total, but Saturday’s draw told a rarer tale: the first time since October 2019 they’ve let a two-goal home lead slip in the Premier League.

Team News 

Arsenal's defensive woes have deepened as William Saliba joins the growing injury list after a hamstring setback in the 1-1 draw with Aston Villa. With Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu already sidelined, Mikel Arteta faces a tough challenge in shoring up his backline. 

Stats that matter

1. Arsenal are unbeaten in their last five away games  (W, D, W, W, D).
2. The Gunners have scored the most number of goals (10) via set-pieces in Premier League 2024/27.
3. Arsenal have conceded in each of their last four games.
4. Arsenal have managed to score 26% of their goals between 31-45.

Arsenal Probable Starting Lineup -  Raya, Timber, Partey, Gabriel, Calafiori, Merino, Rice, Odegaard, Martinelli, Trossard, Havertz.

WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS FC vs ARSENAL FC
Winning Prediction

This fixture has been dominated by Arsenal. In the 21 games played between the teams, the Gunners have emerged victorious 15 times, suffering only 3 defeats. Moreover, Arsenal secured a 2-0 victory in their last encounter. To compound matters for the home side, they have failed to defeat Arsenal in their last 7 meetings. As the two teams prepare for Saturday's clash, it's safe to conclude that the Gunners are clear favorites to extend their unbeaten streak and add another win to their impressive record.

Given Arsenal's strong past performance against Wolves, the betting markets have delivered a resounding verdict—favoring the Gunners at odds of 1.48 for a win. Wolves are significant underdogs at 6.60, while the odds for a draw stand at 4.70.

Arsenal to Win (1-2)

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