Wolverhampton Wanderers will host Brentford at Molineux this Saturday, with kick-off set for 3pm GMT. Both teams come into the match eager to gain momentum in the Premier League after contrasting recent results.
Wolves are struggling at the bottom of the table with only two points from their first 16 games, the lowest tally at this stage in the history of England’s top four tiers. Their previous coach, Vitor Pereira, was replaced in early November by Rob Edwards, who has yet to record a win after five defeats in charge. Despite a tough season, Wolves showed encouraging defensive resilience in a narrow 2-1 defeat against Arsenal last weekend, denying their opponents a shot on target in the first half for the first time this season.
Brentford, meanwhile, drew 1-1 against Leeds United in their last league fixture and will aim to exploit Wolves’ vulnerabilities. The Bees have conceded fewer goals from set-pieces than most teams this season, indicating a strong defensive organization. Manager Keith Andrews will want his squad to minimize mistakes, given that only Arsenal and Leeds have made fewer errors leading to opponent shots this term.
Key Tactical Insights
Wolves generally line up in a 3-5-2 formation with three center-backs and two wing-backs. Under Edwards, the team has adopted a slightly more aggressive pressing style, though their attacking stats remain low. Wolverhampton is currently the lowest-scoring team in the division, with just nine goals, and also ranks lowest in expected goals and shots per 90 minutes in the league.
Brentford have shown a tendency to score late in matches; 10 of their league goals have come from the 76th minute onward. An early goal could put significant pressure on Wolves, who have lost every game in which they have fallen behind this season.
Team News and Match Officials
Brentford’s Jordan Henderson and Igor Thiago are doubtful for the clash after minor knocks sustained against Leeds. Key players like Josh Dasilva, Fábio Carvalho, and Antoni Milambo remain sidelined through injury. Wolves’ squad news remains similar, with Edwards possibly maintaining a consistent starting lineup after recent performances.
The fixture will be refereed by Matthew Donohue, marking his first Premier League assignment of the season. Donohue has overseen 13 matches across competitions so far, issuing 51 yellow cards and one red.
Fans can expect a competitive contest as Wolves seek their first win and Brentford aim to maintain pressure for European qualification spots. The venues and styles make this a compelling encounter, particularly given the dramatic 5-3 thriller when these teams last met at Brentford’s ground in October.
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