Wolves vs Leicester Preview
- Wolves to win
- Over 1.5 goals for Wolves
Wolverhampton Wanderers are quietly enjoying one of their most remarkable runs in top-flight history, and their clash with already-relegated Leicester City provides a golden opportunity to make it six Premier League wins on the bounce. That would mark their best winning streak in the top flight since October 1970, further cementing Vítor Pereira’s impact since his appointment.
Wolves the Most In-Form Team in Europe?
Unbelievably, Wolves are statistically the most in-form side across Europe’s top five leagues heading into the weekend. No other team has won all of their last five matches, and their recent 1-0 win at Old Trafford over Manchester United was further evidence of a side growing in confidence and tactical discipline.
The result not only confirmed Wolves’ mathematical safety but also propelled them into the conversation for one of the Premier League’s most impressive second-half campaigns. The Molineux crowd will be expecting more joy this weekend, as their side seeks a third consecutive home league victory – something they last achieved in a four-match run at the tail end of the 2022/23 season.
A win here would also secure a league double over Leicester for the first time since the 1957/58 campaign – an astonishing 67-year gap that underlines just how much Wolves have turned the tables on their Midlands rivals this term.
Leicester’s Miserable Campaign Officially Ends in Relegation
It’s now mathematically confirmed: Leicester will be playing Championship football next season after a woeful Premier League campaign culminated in a 1-0 loss to Liverpool last Sunday. The Foxes’ fall from grace has been as dramatic as it has been statistically damning.
Leicester have failed to score in 15 Premier League matches this season – the most in the division ahead of the weekend. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Their defence has been even more porous, with just one clean sheet all season and a current run of 26 consecutive league games without a shutout – their worst such stretch since a 37-game sequence back in 1957.
They’ve shipped 73 goals so far – the most they’ve conceded in a 20-team top-flight season since 1914/15 – and have trailed at half-time in 19 games this term, also a league-high. That all but encapsulates their descent.
Molineux Fortress and Wolves’ Midfield Control
Pereira has instilled both grit and flair into this Wolves side, combining the attacking verve of Pablo Sarabia and Jørgen Strand Larsen with the defensive structure that has allowed them to grind out results. Wolves have won their last two at home, and with Leicester offering little threat up front, Molineux could see a third straight home celebration.
Midfield has been a key battleground in recent matches, and Mario Lemina and João Gomes have been pivotal in setting the tempo. Their ability to control the game and recover possession quickly could be crucial once again against a Leicester side that has struggled to gain any sort of foothold in midfield battles all season.
Players to Watch
Pablo Sarabia (Wolves)
The Spaniard’s sensational free-kick against Manchester United proved to be the match-winner, and he has now opened the scoring in all eight of his goalscoring appearances for Wolves.
If he finds the net, he typically does so decisively.
Conor Coady (Leicester)
Returning to his old stomping ground, the former Wolves captain may be tasked with anchoring a defence that has leaked goals all season.
Coady could be a threat at the other end too, having scored 16 of his 19 club goals away from home.
Tactical Insight
Leicester have lacked identity under Ruud van Nistelrooy, with a limp attack and a porous defence. Expect Wolves to play on the front foot, pressing high and seeking to exploit Leicester’s weaknesses in wide areas, where Sarabia and Hwang Hee-chan could flourish.
Set pieces might also be crucial. Wolves’ delivery has improved significantly, and with Leicester’s poor record at defending dead-ball situations, this could be an area to watch.
Hot Stat
Leicester have trailed at half-time a league-high 19 times this season – a trend that suggests Wolves may find joy early on and control proceedings from there.
Prediction: Wolves 2-0 Leicester City
Wolves are full of confidence and have more than enough quality to dispatch a Leicester side playing for nothing more than pride. With defensive fragility still plaguing the Foxes and Wolves gunning for a piece of club history, expect a professional performance from the hosts to seal another comfortable win.
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