Wolverhampton Wanderers – Arsenal FC
Our Wolves – Arsenal betting tip is: Arsenal to win – 1.46 odds
- Arsenal have won the last seven direct duels
- Wolves have lost seven of their ten PL home games
- Arsenal have lost just two of their 11 PL away games
A thrilling Premier League clash of opposites is set for Saturday at the Molineux Stadium, when Wolves, who are threatened by relegation, host second-placed Arsenal.
The Londoners have been in strong form recently and underlined their ambitions with a convincing 3-0 win over Zagreb in the Champions League. Interestingly, Kai Havertz, who has been the subject of negative headlines recently, presented himself in scintillating form with a goal and an assist.
Wolves, on the other hand, urgently need to score points after their recent 3-1 defeat to Chelsea in order to stay afloat. With only 16 points and in 17th place, Vítor Pereira’s team is in the relegation battle, level on points with bottom-placed Ipswich.
One might wonder whether the recent vulnerability in defense (conceding goals in each of the last five games) against the high-scoring Gunners could become the biggest problem. Find out who will come out on top in this clash in our Wolves v Arsenal tip.
Wolves – Arsenal info
- Stadium: Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, West Midlands
- Date and Time: 25.01.2025, 16:00
- Competition: Premier League, 23rd matchday
- TV broadcast: SKY
Wolves Form & Bilanz Check
The current form of Wolverhampton Wanderers (Wolves) is a cause for concern, as they have only managed one win in their last five games, which came against second-division side Bristol City in the FA Cup.
Recent defeats to Chelsea (1-3) and Newcastle (0-3) highlighted the team’s defensive weaknesses. In each of their last five matches, the Wolves have conceded at least one goal in the first half. They are in 17th place in the table, level on points with bottom-placed Ipswich, and are in the relegation battle.
Wolves games are always goalscoring affairs
On the positive side, there have been plenty of goals in Wolves’ games recently. The team has occasionally shown offensive power, as in the 2-2 draw against Tottenham or the FA Cup victory. However, this attacking performance alone will not be enough. Four points separate Wolves from the safety of 16th place. It remains to be seen whether manager Vítor Pereira can find ways to stabilize the defense and improve the offensive performance.
Wolves facts & analysis
- Three consecutive PL defeats
- The last three PL games have always conceded three
- Only won two out of ten home games in the PL
Based on available information, here is the predicted line-up for Wolverhampton’s match against Arsenal. They will presumably play in the tried and tested 3-4-2-1 formation. Due to injuries and absences, some new players are needed, especially in midfield and defense. In attack, the trio of Cunha, Larsen and Sarabia could once again be convincing.
Details of the line-up: Doherty, Bueno and Agbadou form the defense, with Semedo and Aït-Nouri providing support on the wings. In midfield, André and Gomes are organized, while the offensive play is centralized around Matheus Cunha.
Arsenal Form & Record Check
Arsenal are currently experiencing strong fluctuations in form, as the mix of convincing victories and unexpected setbacks clearly shows. Yesterday’s 3-0 Champions League win against Dinamo Zagreb was a real bright spot, with Kai Havertz in particular shining with a goal and an assist.
In the Premier League, Mikel Arteta’s team are in second place with 44 points, but already six points behind leaders Liverpool. The Gunners’ offensive output is particularly interesting: in the last five games, the team has scored in 80% of the matches, but has also conceded regularly. The 2-2 draw with Aston Villa and the important 2-1 derby win over Tottenham show that Arsenal definitely has the potential to compete with the top teams.
Does Arsenal lack the consistency to win the title?
However, the cup defeats against Manchester United (after a penalty shootout) and Newcastle (0:2) also revealed certain weaknesses at crucial moments. One can certainly ask whether the team currently has the consistency needed to make a decisive impact in the title race again. Although the general direction is right, as the convincing Champions League appearance shows, the team has already squandered important title chances, especially in the domestic cup competitions. The focus must now be on not allowing the gap in the league to become even wider.
Arsenal facts & analysis
- Only lost two of their last 11 PL matches away from home
- Unbeaten in their last 12 PL matches
- Won their last seven head-to-head duels
Based on available information, this is the expected lineup for Arsenal, playing in a 4-3-3 system under coach Mikel Arteta. Due to injuries, necessary adjustments have been made. Raya is expected to be in goal.
The back line consists of Calafiori, Gabriel, Timber and Partey. In midfield are Rice, Merino and Ödegaard, who is captain. Sterling, Havertz and Martinelli are the designated attackers, with Sterling replacing Saka on the right wing.
Wolves v Arsenal head to head & stats
