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Wolves vs Southampton Prediction & Betting tips
Wolverhampton Wanderers and Southampton meet at Molineux Stadium, in a match for the 7th round of the Premier League. There is only a record of 1 direct match in the last 3 years between these two teams, on 23-08-2017, which ended with Wolverhampton Wanderers’ victory by (0-2). the Southampton presents considerable differences in their results at home and as a visitor, so that in this game the home factor may be decisive.
Wolverhampton Wanderers:
After 2 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss, the home team is currently in the 10 th position, with 9 points won. In the last match, they have tied in an away match against Manchester United by (1-1), after in the previous match they have won (1-0) at home, against Burnley. This is a team that usually maintains its competitive levels in home and away matches, since in the last 30 matches they register 8 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses in away matches, with 22 goals scored and 16 conceded; against 8 wins and 7 draws at their stadium, with 26 goals scored and 11 conceded. The team comes to this match after a home loss to Leicester City by (1-3), in the shoot-out on penalties. In the last 10 home matches Wolverhampton Wanderers has won 4, tied 5 and lost 1. Their offense has scored frequently, since they have scored goals in 5 of the last 6 matches for this competition.
Wolverhampton Wanderers enter this unmotivated match, after a snub, on penalties, against Leicester, in a game to count for the League Cup. However, it is important to underline that the home team won a draw in the last match for the championship, against Manchester United. The whole of Wolverhampton usually acts in a traditional 3-4-3, favoring a style of game of constant offensive transitions. To note that, in this tactical drawing, the three most advanced players are Ivan Caballero, Adama TraorĂ© and Bonatini. For this day coach Nuno EspĂrito Santo can count on all his players.
Southampton:
The away team is currently in the 14 th position of the league, with 5 points won, after 1 win, 2 draws and 3 losses. In the penultimate match, they tied in a home match against Brighton & Hove Albion, by (2-2). In the last match, they lost in an away match against Liverpool by (3-0). This is a team that, oddly enough, was better outside than at home, as in the last 30 matches they register 6 wins, 3 draws and 6 losses in away matches; against 3 wins, 6 draws and 6 losses at their stadium. In the last 10 away matches for all competitions, Southampton won 5, drew 2 and lost 3.
Southampton enter this unmotivated match, after a snub, 3-0, in the visit to the Liverpool field. Unlike the rival of this round, the visiting team chooses to act in a traditional 4-3-3, in which the three most advanced players are Targett, Redmond and Shane Long. By acting outside the home, it is clear that Southampton adopts a more defensive stance, with the aim of not becoming unbalanced. The technician Mark Hughes has all the staff at his disposal.
Wolves vs Southampton head to head matches
23.08.17 CC Southampton Wolves 0 : 2
04.08.12 CF Southampton Wolves 2 : 0
10.04.09 CHA Wolves Southampton 3 : 0
15.11.08 CHA Southampton Wolves 1 : 2
04.03.08 CHA Wolves Southampton 2 : 2