Wolves vs Brighton Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Premier League 2024-25

West Midlands gear up to host the East Sussex outfit.

Matchweek 36 of the Premier League takes us to Molineux Stadium. The Industrial Backbone of Britain, Wolverhampton, will witness a fiery clash as Wolves take on Brighton and Hove Albion.

One of the very few clubs to win all four divisions in English football, Wolves have propelled themselves out of the precarious relegation zone with a series of recent wins. They are currently positioned 13th and have so far been in excellent form with four victories in their previous five matches.

Before facing a defeat against Manchester City in their last encounter, Wolves were riding high on a six-match winning streak, which included the likes of strong teams like Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United and West Ham. They would be keen to get back on winning ways by picking up all three points against Brighton in the next game.

From playing for their existence in the late nineties to competing for a European spot in the topmost division of English football, Brighton and Hove Albion’s story is nothing less than inspirational. Currently positioned 10th in the points table, a win in the next game could see them climb up to the 8th spot.

The Seagulls’ recent form has not been up to the mark as they have managed to secure a solitary win in their last five games. They are coming after a 3-2 win over West Ham and a 1-1 draw over Newcastle United. They would be eager to convert their losses into draws and draws into wins in the business end of the season.

Kick-off: 

• Location: Wolverhampton, UK
• Stadium: Molineux Stadium
• Date: Saturday, 10 May
• Kick-off Time: 7:30 PM IST
• Referee: Michael Oliver
• VAR: In use

Form: 

Wolves (in all competitions): L-W-W-W-W

Brighton (in all competitions): D-W-L-D-L

Players to watch :

Matheus Cunha (Wolves)

Matheus Cunha, the 25-year-old Brazilian centre forward, is a product of the Corinthians’ youth academy. After playing his trade with clubs like RB Leipzig and Atletico Madrid, he joined Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2023 as a loanee. After an impressive spell as a loanee, the East Midlands outfit offered him a permanent contract.

Since settling at Molineux permanently, he has been the cornerstone player for Wolves. He has so far made 30 appearances for Wolves this season and has also contributed to 15 goals. Amidst rumours of the Brazilian’s possible switch to Old Trafford soon, Cunha would be eager to score a lot of goals as Wolves eye a big win over the Seagulls.

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Bart Verbruggen (Brighton)

Bart Verbruggen, the young Dutch sensation from Zwolle, has made his mark in the English top flight quickly at just the age of 20. After featuring for the reserves and the senior side of Anderlecht, he joined Brighton and Hove Albion in 2023. He was also the recipient of the Anderlecht Player of the Season Award in 2022-23.

The 6-foot-4-inch tall custodian has so far started in every single league game for the Seagulls this season and made crucial saves to mathematically keep them in contention for a continental spot. A clean sheet will be one of the top priorities for Verbruggen as Brighton eye nothing less than all three points.

Match facts

• Brighton won one in their last five matches.
• They are coming after a draw against Newcastle
• Wolves won four of their last five matches.

Betting Tips and Odds

• Tip 1 – Wolves to win the match – 17/10 with bet365
• Tip 2 – Mattheus Cunha to score first – 4/1 with William Hill
• Tip 3 – Wolves 2-1 Brighton -17/2 with PaddyPower

Injury and team news

Wolves’ list of absentees includes Sam Johnstone and Enso Gonzalez.

Seagulls will miss the presence of Igor and Adam Webster in the upcoming game.

Head-to-head record

Total matches – 43

Wolves won – 09

Brighton won – 18

Matches drawn – 16

Predicted lineup

Wolves predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Sa (GK); Doherty, Agbadou, Gomes; Semedo, Gomes, Andre, Ait-Nouri; Munetsi, Bellegarde; Cunha

Brighton predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Verbruggen (GK); Wieffer, van Hecke, Dunk, Estupinan; Baleba, Hinshelwood; Minteh, O’Riley, Adingra; Welbeck

Match prediction

Wolves are in sublime form. They would be keen to make the most of their home advantage. We expect Wolves to grab a narrow win over the Seagulls.

Prediction: Wolves 2-1 Brighton

Telecast Details

India: Star Sports Network, Jiostar

UK: Sky Sports, TNT Sports

USA: NBC Sports

Nigeria: SuperSport, NTA, Sporty TV

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