Wolverhampton Wanderers FC vs Brighton & Hove Albion, English Premier League 2024-25, Today Match Prediction

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC vs Brighton & Hove Albion Match Prediction & Analysis

With a potential Conference League spot on the line, Brighton travels to face Wolves, aiming to climb to eighth in the Premier League. Despite sitting comfortably in 13th, Wolves will want to end their season strong after their six-game winning streak was halted by Manchester City. 

Brighton, buoyed by a recent draw against Newcastle, will look to improve their inconsistent form. The reverse fixture produced a thrilling 2-2 draw, setting the stage for another exciting encounter at Molineux Stadium.

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Wolverhampton Wanderers FC Preview

Despite a recent hard-fought loss to Manchester City that ended their impressive six-game winning streak, Wolves remain a formidable opponent at home, having defeated several teams including Tottenham and Manchester United. 

While they can't reach the top half of the table, sitting 11 points behind 10th-placed Brighton, Wolves will be keen to avoid slipping from their current 13th position, as they are only three points ahead of 16th-placed Tottenham with three games remaining.

Wolves are sweating on the fitness of striker Jorgen Strand Larsen due to a groin issue, which kept him out of the Manchester City defeat. Several players including Leon Chiwome and Sasa Kalajdzic remain sidelined with long-term injuries. 

Matheus Cunha, linked with a summer move to Manchester United, will likely lead the attack. Strand Larsen's potential return could see him replace Bellegarde, though other players are pushing for starting roles.

Wolves Probable Starting Lineup - Sa (Gk); Doherty, Agbadou, Toti; Semedo, Andre, Gomes, Ait-Nouri; Munetsi, Cunha; Larsen

Brighton & Hove Albion Preview

While Wolves boast a recent FA Cup home win over Brighton, their Premier League record against the Seagulls is less impressive, with Brighton unbeaten in their last six league encounters, including a 2-2 draw earlier this season. 

Brighton, drawing 1-1 with Newcastle after a late penalty, aim to improve their recent form (W1, D3, L3 in the league). Despite inconsistent away form, they are just one point behind eighth-placed Bournemouth, with a Conference League spot still within reach. Brighton's defense has been leaky, failing to keep a clean sheet in six matches.

Brighton will be without the suspended Joao Pedro. Solly March and Kaoru Mitoma face late fitness tests, while James Milner, Georginio Rutter, and Ferid Kadioglu are sidelined. 1  Yankuba Minteh is expected to feature on the right wing. Brighton hopes Mitoma will recover from a heel issue, as he and Welbeck are close to reaching ten league goals, a milestone already achieved by Pedro.

Brighton Probable Starting Lineup - Verbruggen (Gk); Veltman, Dunk, Van Hecke, Estupinan; Baleba, Ayari; Minteh, O'Riley, Mitoma; Welbeck