Wolverhampton vs Southampton Predictions

Wolverhampton vs Southampton predictions for this Premier League affair. A crucial relegation battle sees Wolves, winless in nine, hosting Southampton. Despite recent struggles, Wolves’ five-game winning streak against Southampton suggests a likely draw. Read on for our free betting tips and predictions.

Premier League | Nov 9, 2024 at 3pm UK at Molineux Stadium

Wolverhampton vs Southampton Predictions

Can Wolves or Southampton Finally End Their Winless Run?

• Wolves’ Defensive Frailties: Wolves have conceded a league-high 27 goals this season, with no clean sheets in their last nine matches, making them the most vulnerable defence in the league.
• Southampton’s Scoring Woes: Southampton have struggled to find the net consistently, with a league-low seven goals so far, highlighting their attacking limitations.
• Wolves’ Head-to-Head Advantage: Wolves have won their last five meetings with Southampton, a stat that may give them a slight psychological edge in this high-stakes clash.

Our Tips

In a showdown that could prove crucial for both clubs’ survival hopes, Wolverhampton Wanderers host Southampton at Molineux. Two sides mired in early-season relegation worries, Wolves and Southampton find themselves at the bottom of the Premier League table, separated by a single point and desperate for a breakthrough. Wolves, still winless this season, have endured a painfully prolonged spell of defensive disarray, conceding 27 goals, which marks them as the league’s leakiest backline. With three points to their name, they sit in last place, but a victory could close the gap to safety and inject much-needed confidence.

Southampton, only marginally better, arrive following their first league win of the campaign—a narrow 1-0 victory over Everton. That win, though slim, might provide a psychological lift as they look to secure another precious result. Yet the Saints, with only seven goals scored, have the league’s most impotent attack, and they’ll need more firepower if they’re to capitalise on Wolves’ defensive fragility. Both managers face significant pressure, with fans growing restless. This fixture, then, offers a lifeline to one side, while a loss could deepen the sense of despair and disappointment. Though Wolves hold an edge in recent head-to-head meetings, with five consecutive wins over Southampton, nothing feels guaranteed in this high-stakes match.

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Best Bet: Both Teams to Score

Our top prediction for this match is for both sides to find the net. It may seem surprising to expect goals given both teams’ placement near the bottom, but their defensive records suggest opportunities. Wolves’ backline has crumbled repeatedly, failing to keep a clean sheet in any of their last nine games. Despite the lack of victories, Wolves have shown occasional attacking spark, with players like Matheus Cunha and Jorgen Strand Larsen finding the net at times. Cunha has been one of their more reliable finishers this season, and with Larsen adding his name to the scoresheet twice in the last three games, Wolves at least have a handful of players capable of exploiting Southampton’s own defensive woes.

Southampton’s form has been equally inconsistent, with goals proving elusive for them, especially away from home. Yet, they will arrive buoyed by their recent victory over Everton, a hard-fought match won through Adam Armstrong’s 85th-minute strike. Armstrong has been a rare bright spot in an otherwise underwhelming attack, and his ability to pop up with vital goals should keep Wolves’ defence on high alert. Southampton’s struggles in front of goal are offset by Wolves’ porous defence, making this a prime opportunity for them to grab at least one.

The numbers favour this outcome as well. Wolves have failed to keep out their opponents in nine straight games, while Southampton’s leaky defence has shipped 19 goals. Both sides will be eager to exploit each other’s weaknesses, and the need for points could result in a more open game than their recent records might suggest.

BettingTips4You.com expert Steve Harrington shared his perspective: “Given Wolves’ ongoing defensive issues and Southampton’s improving confidence in front of goal, both teams to score is a solid bet. Neither side can afford to sit back, and their defensive vulnerabilities are hard to ignore.”home win seems a logical pick here. Everton just don’t have the firepower or defensive stability needed to trouble West Ham on their turf.”

Correct Score Prediction: Wolves 1-1 Southampton

Mirroring the prediction that both teams will score, a 1-1 draw seems the likeliest outcome here. Wolves might enjoy a slight edge given their recent home form and stronger record against Southampton, but their defensive lapses are too glaring to ignore. Despite their winless streak, Wolves have managed to score in four of their last five outings, suggesting that they can at least find a way through Southampton’s backline once.

The Saints, meanwhile, aren’t exactly expected to be firing on all cylinders. Their recent win over Everton offered a hint of hope, but their offensive output has been far from prolific, with only seven goals this season. Even so, against Wolves, they might manage to eke out a goal, given the host’s poor defensive record. Armstrong’s recent form could be the key, and while Southampton may struggle to score multiple times, they have enough in them to find an equaliser if Wolves open the scoring.

This 1-1 scoreline reflects both teams’ limitations and the tentative approach they might adopt, aiming to avoid a costly loss as much as secure three points. Neither side has shown enough consistency or quality to dominate the other, making a hard-fought draw seem the most realistic outcome.

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