Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers Prediction and Betting Tips | 26th October 2024
Wolverhampton Wanderers will look to snap a six-match losing streak in all competitions when they take on Brighton & Hove Albion at the AMEX on Saturday. Wolves put up a fight and a half against Manchester City last weekend.
But they were eventually left crestfallen as John Stones secured a 95th-minute winner for Pep Guardiola's men under controversial circumstances. The replays showed Bernardo Silva impeding Wolves goalkeeper Jose Sa from an offside position but VAR took the stance that there was no such foul play.
Gary O'Neil was none too pleased and aired his disdain over the decision, which could potentially land him in trouble with the FA. Sitting at 20th in the Premier League table, Wolves are navigating nothing short of a storm and have ended up on the losing side each of the last six times they took to the field.
Meanwhile, their Saturday opponents Brighton are sitting healthy at fifth in the league standings. Their visit to St. James' Park last weekend was rewarding with a Danny Welbeck goal helping them bag all three points.
However, it was not a very convincing performance from the Seagulls and had the Newcastle players not forgotten the art of finishing, it could have very easily been a wholly different result. But for now, Fabian Hurzeler's side could climb to a Champions League position with a win against Wolves on Saturday.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Wolves suffered only one loss in their first seven Premier League meetings with Brighton. However, since then, Wolves have lost four of their last five clashes against them.
- Brighton have lost just three of their 20 home league games against Wolves, winning nine and drawing eight.
- Brighton have won their last two Premier League matches and are looking to secure three consecutive top-flight Premier League victories for the first time since September 2023.
- Wolves have earned a solitary point from their last 11 Premier League matches.
- Brighton averaged 7.8 points after eight matches in their first four Premier League seasons. But since the 2021-22 campaign, they average 15 points at this stage.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers Prediction
Wolves' performance against Manchester City last weekend was praiseworthy. Meanwhile, despite securing the win, Brighton struggled massively against Newcastle. O'Neil's men will be desperate for a win here and both sides are likely to cancel each other out in what could be a cagey encounter.
Prediction: Brighton & Hove Albion 1-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Game to have under 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Both teams to score - Yes