Wolverhampton vs Fulham Prediction
🔊 Can Fulham join the fight for a spot in European competitions next season? They are only four points behind the top six. Therefore, it's desirable to earn three points at Molineux in the 27th round of the EPL. However, Wolverhampton has recently improved, so the intrigue in the relegation battle has practically died. In such a situation, it's worth considering different options to make the prediction optimal.
Head-to-Head
In the span of 31 head-to-head matches, Wolverhampton holds the advantage with 52% of victories. In the first round of the current season, they were stronger at “Craven Cottage” (4:1). However, the game was absolutely even, without a large number of scoring chances. It is enough to say that the xG of the “Wolves” was three times less than the number of goals. It is worth noting that Matheus Cunha, who is seventh in the scorers' list this season, scored a brace and provided an assist in that match. Despite Wolverhampton's big win, the first half ended in a draw, as did 8 of the last 9 head-to-head matches. Therefore, it is worth considering the bet - 1st Half Draw.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Wolverhampton Wanderers Team Overview
Wolverhampton is already five points ahead of the relegation zone. Considering the form of Ipswich and Leicester, there should be no problems with maintaining their league status. The "Wolves" had a tough schedule, but they managed to take points from teams fighting for European competition spots. For example, February started with a victory over Aston Villa (2:0). After that, Vítor Pereira's team almost took points from Liverpool (1:2). They deserve special praise for the second half, where they showed clear dominance. And last weekend, Wolverhampton also defeated Bournemouth (1:0). However, in this case, the opponent helped by being reduced to ten men half an hour after the starting whistle. Let's highlight the excellent form of Matheus Cunha, who has been scoring in four consecutive matches, including the FA Cup. Despite this, the team has many personnel losses. We'll mention only Emmanuel Agbadou, Rodrigo Gomes, and Hwang Hee-chan, who have missed no more than two matches due to injuries. Additionally, Ryan Aït-Nouri's participation is in doubt after he was substituted due to injury in the last round.
Match Results: Wolverhampton Wanderers
Fulham FC Team Overview
At the beginning of January, Fulham's unbeaten streak was interrupted. Since then, they haven't had more than two identical outcomes in a row in the Premier League. Among their recent results, we note the victory over Nottingham Forest (2:1), who are in the top four of the league table. Moreover, the "Cottagers" had solid game superiority not only in the first half but also in the second. It is all the more surprising that on the eve of this, they created almost nothing at Crystal Palace's goal, suffering a deserved defeat (0:2). It is enough to say that Marco Silva's team did not manage a single shot on goal. The loss of Tom Cairney and Emile Smith Rowe, who were substituted during the match due to injuries, might have played a role. Therefore, the participation of these two midfielders in the upcoming match is in question. Meanwhile, Nelson, Tete, and Wilson, who have been absent for quite some time, will definitely not play.
Match Results: Fulham FC
🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards
The main referee for the match is Peter Bankes, who has officiated 16 Premier League matches this season, five of which involved Wolverhampton or Fulham. In three games, the referee awarded penalties, and in two, he sent off a player. On average, he gives 4.06 yellow cards per game.
This season, Wolverhampton has a slight advantage in yellow cards (2.3 against 2.2). However, in only 1 of their last 13 matches did they receive more than two warnings. Therefore, it is worth considering a bet on Wolves' total yellow cards under 2.5, which has played out in four consecutive head-to-head meetings.
⚽️ Goal Prediction
Fulham has scored in 14 consecutive away matches. Therefore, it will be difficult for Wolverhampton to keep a clean sheet. On the other hand, they have scored against Fulham in 12 of the last 13 meetings at Molineux. Therefore, with a high probability, the bet - both teams to score (Yes) - will play out.
🚩 Corner Prediction
Fulham has the advantage in corners this season (5.3 against 3.5). Wolverhampton improved their statistics in the match against Bournemouth by taking seven corners. Therefore, it is worth considering Fulham to win on corners. Additionally, they were stronger in this aspect in the head-to-head match of the first round (7:2).
Editor's Prediction
With a slight stretch, Fulham can be considered the favorite, having only one loss in nine away matches across different tournaments. It is highly likely that they will earn points in the upcoming match as well. However, it is unlikely to expect more than a draw against the in-form Wolverhampton. Therefore, we note a potential exact score of 2:2.
In Wolverhampton's lineup, Matheus Cunha is in excellent form and could score in his fifth consecutive match. Fulham has Raúl Jiménez, who played for Wolverhampton two seasons ago, and this current season is already his best in the last five years. Therefore, in the upcoming match, attention should be paid to these scorers. We expect goals from both sides, especially since Fulham has conceded but not left the field without scoring in six of their last seven away matches. In this situation, it is worth considering the bet - both teams to score (Yes).
Betting Tips: Wolverhampton Wanderers - Fulham FC
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