Southampton vs Wolves Preview
- Draw or Wolves to win
- Under 2.5 goals
With relegation looming, Southampton host fellow strugglers Wolves in a crucial Premier League clash at St. Mary’s Stadium.
The Saints fought bravely at Anfield last weekend, even taking a shock lead against title-chasing Liverpool, but ultimately fell 3-1, extending their losing streak to four matches.
With just nine points all season, Southampton are desperately trying to avoid recording the lowest Premier League points total in history (Derby – 11 in 2007/08).
Meanwhile, Wolves are locked in a relegation battle of their own, sitting just six points above the drop zone.
Manager Vítor Pereira will be eager to see his side build on their only win in their last four league games, especially as it also came on the South Coast against Bournemouth (1-0 in February).
Wolves have dominated this fixture in recent years, winning their last six league meetings with Southampton, and will be determined to extend that streak.
Can Southampton finally secure a morale-boosting win, or will Wolves take another step towards safety? Here’s a full match preview.
Southampton’s Desperate Fight to Avoid Humiliation
Southampton’s 3-1 loss to Liverpool may have been expected, but the manner of defeat—leading at half-time before being outclassed in the second half—summed up their season.
They have now lost four consecutive league matches, and with just nine points from 28 games (W2, D3, L23), they are on course for one of the worst Premier League campaigns ever.
The Saints’ main objective now is to surpass Derby County’s infamous 11-point haul from 2007/08, avoiding the unwanted label of the worst Premier League team in history.
They desperately need a rare home victory, but their record in this fixture offers little encouragement—they’ve lost their last four home league meetings with Wolves.
With just two wins all season, Southampton’s best hope is that Wolves struggle to handle the pressure and their home crowd inspires them to a long-overdue victory.
Wolves’ Relegation Battle and South Coast Success
Despite sitting outside the relegation zone, Wolves are far from safe, with their 17th-place position meaning every point is crucial.
They have managed just one win in their last four league outings (D1, L2), and manager Vítor Pereira will be desperate to widen the gap to the bottom three.
One positive for Wolves is that their only recent victory came on the South Coast—a 1-0 win over Bournemouth in February.
They also boast an excellent record against Southampton, winning their last six league meetings with the Saints—their longest top-flight winning streak since their seven-match run against Burnley (1974-2018).
With Southampton’s confidence at rock bottom, Wolves have a golden opportunity to claim another crucial three points and move closer to safety.
Head-to-Head Record: Wolves’ Dominance
- Last six league meetings: Wolves W6
- Southampton’s home league record in this fixture: Lost last four meetings
- Southampton’s 2025 record: Winless (D2, L7)
- Wolves’ last away win: 1-0 vs Bournemouth (February 2025)
History and recent form both favour Wolves, but their away struggles and lack of goals could make this a closer contest than expected.
Key Players to Watch
Cameron Archer (Southampton)
Despite scoring just two Premier League goals this season, Archer has fond memories of playing against Wolves, having scored in his only previous home H2H last season.
Southampton will be hoping he can rediscover his scoring touch and provide a much-needed spark in attack.
Marshall Munetsi (Wolves)
The Zimbabwean midfielder opened his Wolves account with a goal last time out and will be looking to build on that momentum.
Interestingly, he has never lost a match in which he has scored since moving to Europe (W15, D6). If Munetsi finds the net, history suggests Wolves will at least avoid defeat.
Prediction: Can Southampton End Their Losing Streak?
Southampton are running out of chances to salvage any pride this season, and a home fixture against a struggling Wolves side represents one of their last real opportunities to secure a win.
However, Wolves have proven extremely difficult for the Saints to beat, and their defensive resilience could prove crucial.
This could be a tight, scrappy contest, but Wolves’ experience and better form should give them the edge.
Predicted Score: Southampton 0-1 Wolves
Expect a low-scoring battle, with Wolves grinding out another narrow victory to extend Southampton’s misery and push themselves closer to Premier League safety.
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