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Premier League

Brighton vs Wolverhampton - Preview and Prediction

Get the latest previews, tips and predictions for the exciting Premier League match Brighton vs Wolverhampton. Check out our expert analysis and see how the teams will perform.

Prediction


Brighton

45%

Home

vs

Wolverhampton

10%

Away

Performance


Brighton

44%

Home

vs

Wolverhampton

56%

Away

Overview

In an upcoming Premier League clash, Brighton is set to host Wolverhampton at the American Express Community Stadium. With both teams having played 20 games this season, Brighton sits comfortably at 7th place with 31 points, while Wolverhampton trails slightly behind in the 11th spot with 28 points. This match promises to be a competitive encounter as both sides look to secure a win to bolster their positions in the league table.

Brighton

Brighton has had a mixed bag of results in their recent fixtures, with a pattern of "DWDLD" in their last five games. Despite the inconsistency, they have managed to maintain a positive goal difference of +5 and have secured a total of 8 wins and 7 draws this season, suffering only 5 losses. Their last fixture ended in a goalless draw against West Ham at the London Stadium, showcasing a solid defensive performance. Playing at home, where they have historically performed well against Wolverhampton with 4 wins out of the last 5 encounters, Brighton will be looking to capitalize on their home advantage and add another victory to their tally.

Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton comes into this match with a slightly more positive recent run, recording "WWWLD" in their last five games. They have matched Brighton's win count for the season but have drawn fewer games and lost more, resulting in a slightly negative goal difference of -1. Their most recent fixture saw them triumph over Everton with an impressive 3-0 victory at Molineux Stadium. However, their track record against Brighton has been less favorable, with only 1 win against 4 losses in their recent head-to-head matchups. As they prepare to play away from home, Wolverhampton will be keen to reverse this trend and close the gap between them and the top half of the table.

Head 2 Head

Last 5 Statistics


Brighton

vs

Wolverhampton

58%
+17%

Avg. Ball Possession %

42%
87%
+7%

Avg. Pass %

80%
86
+24%

Total Shots

53
2735
+17%

Total Passes

1922

Head 2 Head

Last 5 Games


Brighton

vs

Wolverhampton

4

Wins

0

Draws

1

Wins

0
6

4

:

1

5
1
0
1

6

:

0

1
0
0
0

3

:

2

2
1
0
1

3

:

0

2
0
0
2

0

:

1

0
0

Prediction

The prediction for this match favors Brighton as the likely winner. This is supported by their solid home record and historical success against Wolverhampton. Additionally, playing in front of their home crowd at The American Express Community Stadium could provide the extra push needed for Brighton to secure all three points. However, football is unpredictable and Wolverhampton's recent form suggests they are not to be underestimated. With both teams closely matched in terms of points and wins this season, spectators can expect a closely contested match.