Wolves vs Brentford Prediction 25 May 2025
🔊 Which team will finish the season on a high note? One of the most unpredictable matchups of the Premier League's 38th round is the clash between Wolverhampton and Brentford at Molineux. Recent games haven't gone well for the Wolves, affecting the players' morale. Despite playing away, bookmakers favor the Bees. You can back Thomas Frank's side to succeed with odds of 2.3.
Head-to-Head
📊 Last October, the teams truly lit up the Brentford Community Stadium. The Bees secured a hard-fought victory over the Wolves (5-3). The sides have been quite balanced in their head-to-head encounters. Looking at the outcomes over their last 10 meetings, Wolverhampton have claimed 5 wins, there have been 2 draws, and Brentford have emerged victorious 3 times.
Head-to-head statistics Wolves - Brentford
Wolverhampton Wanderers Team Overview
🐺 The Wolves are enduring a rough patch with three consecutive defeats. Their latest setback against Crystal Palace (2-4) once again highlighted the club's weaknesses in build-up play and positioning. Despite controlling 68% possession, Vítor Pereira's side managed only three shots on target. Notably, Wolverhampton's defense has been far from reliable this season, conceding an average of 1.84 goals per match, ranking them 17th in the league. Their performance at Molineux has also been underwhelming, with just 20 points collected from 18 games, placing them 16th in the league.
❗ The main threat for Wolverhampton comes from Matheus Cunha. In the current Premier League campaign, the Brazilian forward has scored 15 goals and provided six assists, marking the most prolific season of his career at 25. However, his xG of 8.12 indicates a significant overperformance in terms of goals scored.
Match Results: Wolverhampton Wanderers
Brentford Team Overview
🐝 The Bees have stumbled just once in their last seven league matches, falling short against Fulham (2-3). Thomas Frank's squad have a solid chance of finishing the season in the top half of the table. However, their weakness lies in away games, with 24 points collected from 18 matches (12th best in the league). On the other hand, Brentford's high scoring rate of 1.76 goals per game (5th in the league) is truly impressive.
❗ The most pivotal player for Brentford this season has been Bryan Mbeumo. The Cameroonian forward is showcasing the best scoring form of his career, with 19 goals and 7 assists after 37 Premier League rounds. Let’s compare these figures with his xG/xA values of 13.19/10.27. In the last five matches, the 25-year-old has been directly involved in five goals, scoring three and assisting two.
Match Results: Brentford
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Wolverhampton Wanderers
🎙 Ahead of the season's final match, Vitor Pereira shared his expectations: "In our last game, we made too many mistakes-unforced errors. To compete in this league, we need to defend well and stay organized. We can't afford to be careless with the ball, as that leaves us vulnerable to dangerous counterattacks. It's crucial to understand that our recent matches were against teams vying for European competition spots. However, we can't use that as an excuse for our losses. It's on us. In the final round of the season, we must prove our strength and perform at our best. Nonetheless, I'm proud of the players, staff, everyone at the club because we've given it our all and managed to finish the season satisfactorily, maintaining our place in the Premier League."
📝 A virtually settled transfer matter concerns Matheus Cunha's move to Manchester United. According to reputable sources, the Brazilian has agreed on personal terms with the Red Devils-only the payment structure needs to be finalized with the club. Meanwhile, the Wolves are keenly interested in Yuri Alberto's services. The striker from Brazil's Corinthians is eager to make the move to the UK. The deal could be worth €35 million.
❌ Among Wolverhampton's injured players are Sam Johnstone (leg injury), Sasa Kalajdzic (knee injury), and Yerson Mosquera (knee injury). It's unlikely that any of these players are crucial to Vitor Pereira's tactical setup.
Brentford
🎙 Interestingly, Brentford still have a shot at qualifying for European competitions next season. If the Bees manage to secure the 8th spot in the league table and Chelsea clinch the Conference League trophy, Thomas Frank's squad will qualify for the third-tier European competition. Here's what the Danish coach has to say about it: "Six weeks ago, we stated our aim to finish as high as possible. We need to do everything we can to win on Sunday. If we win and finish ninth, it will be the club's best result in the Premier League. Vítor Pereira has done an excellent job at Wolverhampton, there's no doubt about that. I like how they're set up; they're very structured and hard to break down. They play brilliantly on the counter-attack, and in Matheus Cunha, they have one of the best forwards in the league. He can create a chance out of nothing and score a goal. But we're in good form as well. We look forward to this and are doing everything possible to end the season on a high note, hopefully with our best result and three points."
❌ Among the unavailable players for Brentford's upcoming match are Fabio Carvalho (shoulder injury), Joshua Dasilva (knee injury), and Vitaly Janelt (heel injury). The participation of Aaron Hickey (hamstring injury) and Mikkel Kayode (thigh injury) remains doubtful for the upcoming clash with Wolverhampton.
🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards
The main referee has been announced as Craig Pawson, who averages 4.43 yellow cards per game and awards 0.24 penalties. Brentford have shown remarkable discipline this Premier League season, averaging just 1.7 cautions per match. Wolverhampton players aren't known for excessive roughness either, with an average of 2.2. In their head-to-head encounters, only 4 yellows are recorded on average per game. Considering this, a total of under 4.5 yellow cards is a reasonable bet.
⚽️ Goal Prediction
Wolverhampton have conceded in each of their last five head-to-head matches. Their poor defensive organization could shatter their hopes in the season's final round. Meanwhile, the Bees have no issues in attack. Given these factors, our editorial choice is Brentford's team total over 1.5 goals.
🚩 Corner Prediction
Both teams allow a significant number of corners: Wolves at 5.8 and Bees at 6.3 per game. Their head-to-head clashes average 10.6 corners per match. We believe Thomas Frank's side will eventually have to open up, leading to frequent wing play from both teams. The optimal choice is a total of over 9.5 corners.
Editor's Prediction
Last year, these teams faced off three times, with the Bees scoring at least twice in each encounter. They are highly motivated this time around, while the Wolves lack any league ambitions, and João Pereira's squad seems far from their best form. Therefore, we'll focus on one of the previously suggested bets - Brentford's individual total over 1.5 goals.
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