Saturday’s Premier League clash between Wolves and Leicester City at Molineux Stadium promises fireworks – albeit of very different kinds for each side. While Wolves are charging up the table with serious momentum, Leicester are limping toward the finish line, already relegated and with little more than pride on the line. Can the Foxes spring a surprise, or will Wolves continue their red-hot streak?
Wolves in Beast Mode
Let’s start with the hosts. Wolves are absolutely flying under Gary O’Neil. Their gritty 1-0 win at Old Trafford last weekend – courtesy of a late Pablo Sarabia strike – marked their fifth straight Premier League victory. While the match against Manchester United was a tense affair with few clear-cut chances, Wolves showed they can win ugly when needed.
What makes their form even more impressive is their defensive solidity and game management. They registered just four shots in 90 minutes against United, but they made it count. That’s the hallmark of a side brimming with confidence and discipline.
Expect Wolves to come out with more attacking intent against a Leicester side who are, frankly, there for the taking.
Leicester’s Downward Spiral
It’s been a season to forget for Leicester City. Already relegated to the Championship, the Foxes have endured a miserable campaign that’s seen them lose 10 of their last 11 league games. To make matters worse, they’ve failed to score in eight of their previous nine Premier League outings – a shocking stat for a team that boasted attacking talents not long ago.
While they did show some fight in their narrow 1-0 loss to Liverpool last weekend, the overall mood is one of resignation. Dean Smith’s side have simply lost their bite, and Molineux is an unforgiving place to look for redemption.
Head-to-Head & Key Stats
Wolves are on a 5-match winning streak in the Premier League.
Leicester have picked up just 1 point from their last 11 games.
Wolves hammered Leicester 3-0 in the reverse fixture back in December.
Jørgen Strand Larsen is in sizzling form with 5 goals in his last 5 matches.
Prediction: Wolves to Dominate Again
This is a no-brainer on paper. Wolves are hungry, in form, and have something to play for. Leicester? Not so much. The hosts are rightly favourites, and the value lies in betting on a comfortable margin.
Expert Pick:
Wolves to win by 2+ goals – odds at 2.40 offer great value.
Anytime Goalscorer: Jørgen Larsen – back the Norwegian at 2.50 to add to his growing tally against one of the league’s leakiest defences.
Expect a strong showing from Wolves as they continue their push for a top-half finish, while Leicester will be counting down the days until the season mercifully ends.
