An old fashioned relegation six-pointer in the Premier League is set for Molineux on Saturday, as Wolves host Southampton.
The pressure was eased on the Saints last weekend after ending their wait for a first win of the campaign against Everton.
However, there wasn’t the same fortune for Wolves, as they could only play out a 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace in front of their own fans.
The draw means that the hosts have now gone ten without a win at the start of a top-flight season for the first time since 1983-84.
Odds
Despite enduring a miserable start to the season, Wolves are the short-price favorite on the moneyline this weekend. A second straight win for Southampton is priced up at +267.
| Match Result | Odds |
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| Wolves | +100 |
| Draw | +280 |
| Southampton | +267 |
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Wolves Dominate Previous Meetings Against Saints
| Total | Wolves | Southampton | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 23 | 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Premier League Games | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 |
| Goals | 58 | 27 | 31 |
It will be hard to overlook the home team’s dominance against the Saints before making a prediction this weekend.
Wolves have won their last five against Southampton, which is their longest winning sequence against a single opponent in the top-flight.
Meanwhile, Southampton have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last eleven encounters with Wolves.
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Wolves vs. Southampton Key Stats
- When sides in the Premier League relegation places have clashed, there have been only two away wins in the last 27 matches.
- Southampton ended a 22-game wait for a win, and a 21-match run without a clean sheet against Everton last Saturday.
- Wolves have scored at least once in their last eleven matches against the Saints.
Wolves Team News
Sam Johnstone could return in the Wolves goal this weekend after recovering from a muscle injury. Hee-Chan Hwang, Bastien Meupiyou, and Boubacar Traore all remain out.
Possible Lineup
Sam Johnstone (GK); Santiago Bueno, Craig Dawson, Toti Gomes, Nelson Semedo, Tommy Doyle, Joao Gomes, Rayat Ait-Nouri, Pablo Sarabia, Matheus Cunha, Jorgen Strand Larsen
Southampton Team News
Changes will likely be kept to a minimum for Russell Martin this weekend. Adam Lallana and Ryan Fraser are unlikely to be fit enough to feature. Meanwhile, Will Smallbone and Ross Stewart remain sidelined.
Possible Lineup
Aaron Ramsdale (GK); Kyle Walker-Peters, Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Jan Bednarek, Jack Stephens, Ryan Manning, Adam Armstrong, Flynn Downes, Joe Aribo, Mateus Fernandes, Cameron Archer
Wolves vs. Southampton Prediction
This is a huge weekend for Gary O’Neil. A defeat would likely see the end of his Wolves tenure, especially with the international window getting underway on Monday.
However, the trends clearly point to a home win being the most likely outcome on Saturday. For that reason, there could be value in Wolves at +100.
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Pick
Wolves (+100)
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