The Premier League Matchday 23 clash between Wolverhampton and Arsenal will take place on January 25 at Molineux Stadium. Wolverhampton vs. Arsenal: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Referee: Michael Oliver (England)
Matches – 16 (Premier League, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 81;
Average yellow cards per match – 5.1;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 22;
Penalties – 6%.
Predicted lineups for Wolverhampton vs. Arsenal
Wolverhampton (3-4-2-1): Jose Sa – Matt Doherty, Santiago Bueno, Emmanuel Agbadou – Rayan Ait-Nouri, Joao Gomes, Andre, Nelson Semedo – Matheus Cunha, Pablo Sarabia – Jorgen Strand Larsen.
Arsenal (4-3-3): David Raya – Miles Lewis-Skelly, Gabriel Magalhaes, Thomas Partey, Jurrien Timber – Martin Odegaard, Declan Rice, Mikel Merino – Kai Havertz, Gabriel Martinelli, Leandro Trossard.
The starting lineup for each team is based on their previous match in this tournament.
Wolverhampton
Vitor Pereira's side enters this match on a three-game losing streak in the league, conceding three goals in each match. They lost at home to Nottingham Forest (0-3), then away to Newcastle (0-3) and Chelsea (1-3). Wolverhampton is currently outside the relegation zone but is only ahead of Ipswich, who are 18th, due to a better goal difference. It's also worth noting that the team has regained the title of the worst defensive side, having conceded 51 goals.
- Exactly two or three goals have been scored in 6 of the club's last 8 Premier League games.
- Wolverhampton has failed to win 21 of their last 25 league matches (4 draws and 17 losses).
- At least two goals have been scored in the second half of 9 of the team's last 12 home Premier League games.
Arsenal
The Gunners played their last two league matches at home, first defeating Tottenham (2-1) and then drawing with Aston Villa (2-2). Mikel Arteta's side remains in second place, but now tied with Nottingham Forest on points. Their gap to Liverpool has increased to six points (with Liverpool having a game in hand). Arsenal's unbeaten run in the Premier League now stands at 12 matches (7 wins and 5 draws).
- Both teams scored in 5 of Arsenal's last 6 Premier League games.
- The number "1" has appeared in the final score in 6 of the Gunners' last 7 league matches.
- Arsenal has scored in the first half in their last six Premier League games.
Wolverhampton vs. Arsenal: Match Prediction
It seems unlikely that Vitor Pereira's side will escape the relegation zone before March. In their last three matches, they faced opponents competing for a top-four finish and lost by two or three goals. With four more matches against similar clubs ahead, Wolverhampton is likely facing another defeat, possibly by a significant margin, especially as they concede the most goals in the Premier League.
Arsenal has had no trouble dealing with this opponent. The Gunners have won their last seven Premier League encounters with Wolverhampton, scoring at least two goals in six of those matches. I expect the hosts to also find the net against the Gunners. Wolverhampton has scored in 11 of their last 12 home league matches. However, they have conceded more and lost 8 of their last 11 home games in the Premier League, conceding at least two goals in nine of those matches.
My prediction: Arsenal to win and over 2.5 goals
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