Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the English Premier League match.
Wolverhampton Wanderers, no longer in contention for European qualification and now playing with freedom, are set to host Brighton, whose hopes of reaching the Europa League are purely mathematical at this stage.
Wolverhampton Wanderers
The six-match winning run for Wolverhampton Wanderers came to a halt — as anticipated — against Manchester City. Still, it was a tightly contested affair, with Manchester City needing sustained effort to break the deadlock. The game lacked tempo and genuine attacking threat, producing only 15 shots in total and just three on target. The expected goals (xG) tally was modest at 1.11 overall, slightly favouring Manchester City (0.71-0.40 in xG), but neither side showed much urgency in the final third.
Brighton
A fixture against Brighton presents a more favourable opportunity. They have not won any of their last seven English Premier League matches, a poor run stretching back to 8 March. Brighton have collected just three points over that period, with only two coming at home. On the road, they have picked up six wins in 17 outings, but just one in their last five — that being a comfortable 4:0 result over a relegated Southampton side.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Brighton Prediction
We believe Wolverhampton Wanderers have maintained their rhythm and will be motivated to finish the season as strongly as possible. With home advantage, the hosts look well-placed to claim all three points.
