Brighton vs Wolves: Preview and Prediction

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Brighton & Hove Albion will be eager to continue their fine form when they host a struggling Wolves side at the Amex Stadium. Currently fifth in the Premier League, Brighton have collected 15 points from eight matches and are riding high after back-to-back victories over Tottenham Hotspur (3-2) and Newcastle United (1-0). A win against Wolves would extend their winning streak to three matches and further solidify their place in the top five.

In contrast, Wolves are enduring a torrid season, sitting winless at the bottom of the table with just one point. They have lost seven of their eight games, with their last outing resulting in a 2-1 defeat to Manchester City. Gary O’Neil’s men have struggled defensively and in attack, conceding more goals than any other Premier League side while managing just eight goals in response.

Brighton vs Wolves Team News & Tactics

Brighton & Hove Albion Despite injury concerns, Brighton remain a strong side under Roberto De Zerbi. Danny Welbeck is training after being stretchered off in their last game, but he might not start. Brighton will be without key players like Solly March, Adam Webster, and Joao Pedro, while Simon Adingra and Yankuba Minteh are doubtful due to fitness issues.

De Zerbi is expected to set his team up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Bart Verbruggen in goal. Joel Veltman and Ferdi Kadıoglu will play as full-backs, with Igor Julio and captain Lewis Dunk forming the center-back pairing. In midfield, Carlos Baleba and Jack Hinshelwood will protect the backline and control the tempo of the game. Kaoru Mitoma and Yasin Ayari will operate on the wings, while Georginio Rutter takes up the attacking midfield role. Up front, Evan Ferguson is expected to lead the line.

Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Verbruggen; Veltman, Dunk, Igor, Kadioglu; Baleba, Hinshelwood; Mitoma, Rutter, Ayari; Ferguson

Wolverhampton Wanderers Gary O’Neil’s Wolves are desperate for a turnaround, but they face multiple absentees, including Hwang Hee-chan, Yerson Mosquera, and Sasa Kalajdzic. Jose Sa will continue in goal, with a 3-5-2 formation likely to be employed. Santiago Bueno, Craig Dawson, and Toti Gomes will form the back three, while Nelson Semedo and Rayan Ait-Nouri will serve as wing-backs. In midfield, Mario Lemina, Joao Gomes, and Andre will aim to provide a stable platform, while Jorgen Strand Larsen and Matheus Cunha will lead the attack.

Probable Lineup (3-5-2): Sa; Toti, Bueno, Dawson; Semedo, Gomes, Andre, Lemina, Ait-Nouri; Larsen, Cunha

Key Stats

Brighton have beaten Wolves 11 times in top-flight encounters, their best record against any Premier League opponent.
Wolves have earned only one point from their last 11 Premier League games, losing 10 and conceding the most goals (33) in that span.
Matheus Cunha is Wolves’ top-scoring away player since last season, with 11 goals—trailing only Erling Haaland and Ollie Watkins.
Brighton need one more point to match their best start to a Premier League season after nine games.

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Carlos Baleba
The young midfielder has been a standout performer for Brighton, contributing both defensively and offensively with four goal involvements this season. Baleba’s energy and composure in midfield will be crucial in controlling the game and ensuring Brighton maintain their dominance over a struggling Wolves side.