The Matchday 23 clash in the Premier League between Wolverhampton and Arsenal will take place on January 25 at the 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.
Each team's starting lineup is based on their last match in this tournament.
Wolverhampton
Vitor Pereira's side enters this match on a three-game losing streak in the league, having conceded three goals in each encounter. Initially, they lost at home to Nottingham Forest (0-3), followed by away defeats to Newcastle (0-3) and Chelsea (1-3). Wolverhampton is currently outside the relegation zone but is ahead of Ipswich, in 18th place, only due to a better goal difference. Notably, the team has the worst defensive record in the league, 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 not won in 21 of their last 25 league matches (4 draws and 17 losses).
- At least two goals have been scored in the second half in 9 of the team's last 12 home Premier League matches.
Arsenal
The Gunners played their last two league matches at home, where they first defeated Tottenham (2-1) and then drew with Aston Villa (2-2). Mikel Arteta's side remains in second place, now level on points with Nottingham Forest, while the gap to Liverpool has increased to six points (with Liverpool having a game in hand). Arsenal's unbeaten run in the Premier League now extends to 12 matches (7 wins and 5 draws).
- Both teams have 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 that Vitor Pereira's side will struggle to climb the table 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 such clubs ahead, Wolverhampton is likely to face a series of defeats, potentially with large scorelines, especially given their league-high goals conceded.
Arsenal has had little trouble against this opponent. In the last seven Premier League meetings, the Gunners have consistently won, scoring at least two goals in six of those matches. I expect the hosts to score as well, considering Wolverhampton has found the net in 11 of their last 12 home league matches. However, negative trends are more pronounced: in their last 11 home Premier League games, the team has lost 8 times and conceded at least two goals in 9 matches.
My prediction – Arsenal to win and over 2.5 goals
