Southampton vs Wolves: Premier League Preview
Southampton will host Wolves at St. Mary’s on Saturday afternoon as they try to keep their relegation hopes alive. Both teams are in a relegation battle, so this one’s big for both.
Southampton have had a terrible 2024/25 season, sitting at the bottom of the table with just 2 wins all season. They’ve lost 5 of their last 6 league games and can’t find a win. Their defence has been shocking, conceding 3+ in 8 of their last 9 games.
Wolves have had their own issues but are in a better position than Southampton. They’re 17th in the league, 6 points above the drop zone. Wolves have been inconsistent, not winning 4 of their last 6, but are favourites given their form and dominance over Southampton in recent years.
The reverse fixture earlier this season saw Wolves win 2-0. They’ve won the last 6 against Southampton and will look to make it 7 on Saturday.
Team News & Tactics
Southampton
Ivan Juric has several injury concerns ahead of this one. James Bree (thigh), Ross Stewart (calf), Ryan Fraser (calf) and Juan Larios are out. Southampton will go 3-5-2.
Possible Lineup (3-5-2): Ramsdale; Harwood-Bellis, Bednarek, Wood; Sugawara, Aribo, Ugochukwu, Downes, Walker-Peters; Archer, Dibling
Wolves
Vitor Pereira will be without Yerson Mosquera, Enso Medina and Sasa Kalajdzic due to knee injuries. Matheus Cunha is suspended. Wolves will go 4-4-1-1.
Possible Lineup (4-4-1-1): Johnstone; Doherty, Bueno, Dawson, Semedo; Bellegarde, Gomes, Andre, Ait-Nouri; Sarabia; Larsen
Key Stats
- Southampton haven’t won 38 of their last 38 Premier League games.
- Wolves have won the last 6 against Southampton.* Southampton have conceded 3+ in 8 of their last 9 league games.
- Wolves have not won 4 of their last 6 Premier League games.
- Aaron Ramsdale has conceded 2.4 goals per game this season.
Player to Watch: Rayan Ait-Nouri
Rayan Ait-Nouri has been Wolves’ best player this season. The Algerian international can create and defend from wide areas. He could be the difference against Southampton’s prone defence.
Southampton vs Wolves Prediction
Southampton’s form and defence make them the underdogs. Wolves have the head-to-head advantage and more attacking options.
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