Wolves vs Brentford Preview

• Draw or Brentford win
• Over 2.5 goals

Wolverhampton Wanderers head into the final day of the 2024/25 Premier League season aiming to avoid ending their campaign on a sour note. A 4-2 midweek defeat to FA Cup winners Crystal Palace saw Wolves slump to a third successive league defeat for the fourth time this season, a sequence that highlights the inconsistency which has plagued their campaign.

That loss confirmed Wolves can finish no higher than 14th, and depending on results elsewhere, they could even slip to 17th if they fail to secure a positive result on Sunday. For a club that has enjoyed stable mid-table finishes since their top-flight return in 2018/19, this potential slide represents a disappointing regression. Head coach Vítor Pereira will be keen to arrest this late-season collapse and ensure his side ends the campaign with some much-needed momentum.

A Season of Peaks and Valleys

Before their current losing streak, Wolves enjoyed a remarkable spell that saw them win six Premier League games in a row — their best run of form since returning to the top flight. That hot streak lifted them into the top half and gave supporters reason for optimism, but the lack of consistency since then has underlined the rebuilding job still required at Molineux.

Despite recent struggles, Wolves have remained relatively strong at home. They’ve lost just one of their last five league matches at Molineux (W3, D1), including victories over London-based opposition in West Ham and Chelsea. With Brentford providing another capital-based opponent, Wolves will hope that trend continues, particularly as they try to avoid finishing a season with a defeat for the eighth consecutive time in the Premier League.

Brentford’s European Dream

Brentford arrive in the West Midlands with more than just pride on the line. The Bees could still snatch eighth place, which may be enough to earn them a spot in next season’s UEFA Europa Conference League, depending on the outcome of the UEFA Conference League final and the FA Cup’s European ramifications. While it remains a long shot, the motivation for a strong finish is still there.

Thomas Frank’s side had strung together four consecutive league wins before a narrow 3-2 defeat to Fulham last weekend, a result that temporarily halted their momentum. Still, Brentford have not lost back-to-back Premier League matches since before Christmas, and they’ll be confident of bouncing back at Molineux, where they won 2-0 last season.

Their away form has become one of the stories of the second half of the season. After beginning the 2024/25 campaign with five successive defeats on the road, Brentford have dramatically improved, winning seven of their last nine Premier League away games (D1, L1). That impressive turnaround has laid the foundation for their late push up the table and underlines their ability to grind out results in hostile environments.

Tactical Outlook

Wolves will look to take control in midfield and utilise their wide players to expose any gaps in Brentford’s backline. They’ll likely aim to start aggressively, given their positive home form, especially against London sides. For Brentford, their success has often come through disciplined defending and quick transitional play. If they can keep things tight early on, they’ll fancy their chances of exploiting Wolves’ increasingly fragile defence — which has conceded ten goals across the last three games.

There’s also likely to be a bit of extra motivation for individual players on both sides, particularly those whose futures may lie elsewhere.

Players to Watch

Matheus Cunha, reportedly set for a summer move to Manchester United, may be making his final appearance in a Wolves shirt.

The Brazilian forward has scored in two of Wolves’ last three home matches — both of which ended in victories — and will be eager to sign off in style at Molineux.

For the visitors, Yoane Wissa has stepped up in recent weeks and could play a crucial role once again.

The DR Congo international has completed the scoring between the 65th and 75th minute in two of Brentford’s last three away fixtures, demonstrating his knack for making a late impact.

Hot Stat

All three Premier League meetings between these sides at Molineux have ended with a 2-0 scoreline — Brentford winning twice and Wolves once.

Prediction

Wolves’ recent form is a concern, and Brentford will arrive with greater motivation and the carrot of potential European qualification. If the visitors can contain the early pressure and build into the game as they’ve done in recent away fixtures, they could well leave with all three points and keep their European hopes alive.

Prediction: Wolves 1-2 Brentford

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