Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
15th January 1500hrs
Football – England – Premier League
Pick Home Win by One Goal
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 11/4 odds taken 1015 GMT, Friday 14 January
Bruno Lage’s Wolverhampton Wanderers and Ralph Hasenhuttl’s Southampton meet a Molineux in the Premier League this Saturday afternoon. Wanderers are in fine fettle, winning three and drawing one of their last four in all competitions. As for the Saints, they have suffered just one defeat since November. This promises to be an intriguing Premier League matchup in the Midlands. Check out our betting preview for the latest odds and tips.
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Wolverhampton Wanderers Preview – Can Wolves stretch unbeaten run?
Bruno Lage had a tough start at Molineux, as Wolverhampton Wanderers lost four of their opening five Premier League matches. However, as the season has progressed, Wolves have grown stronger and stronger.
In their last two league matches, Wanderers have taken four points against Chelsea and Manchester United. They held Thomas Tuchel’s Blues to a 0-0 draw at Molineux a week before Christmas. Wolves then kicked off 2022 with an excellent 1-0 victory at Man United, with Joao Moutinho scoring the only goal of the game at Old Trafford.
Wolves are in good form at present, winning three and drawing one of their previous four in all competitions. Last Sunday, they eased to a 3-0 FA Cup win over EFL Championship side Sheffield United. Will Lage’s men extend their unbeaten run to five this weekend?
Southampton Preview – Will the Saints’ good form continue?
Southampton have had an up and down kind of season so far. After the midweek win, the Saints moved into 11th place on 24 points. Overall, Ralph Hasenhuttl’s men have won five, drawn nine and lost six in the league.
Southampton head to the Midlands unbeaten in five league and cup games. Since a 3-0 loss at Arsenal, which remains their only defeat since November, the Hampshire outfit have won three and drawn two. The Saints have started the New Year with a 3-2 FA Cup win at Swansea City and a 4-1 Premier League triumph over Brentford.
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Southampton will want to keep their momentum ticking with a positive result at Molineux, especially with games against Man City, Tottenham Hotspur and Man United on the horizon.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton Betting Advice
When the duo locked horns at St Mary’s back in September, Wolves ran out 1-0 winners. It was a tight game, with Raul Jimenez’s second-half strike doing the business for Wanderers.
They squared off three times last season, with Wolves taking four points from the two Premier League meetings. In February 2021, Southampton won 2-0 at Molineux in the FA Cup.
Key Facts – Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton Betting Tip
- Wolves have won three and drawn one of their last four in all competitions
- Southampton are unbeaten in five league and cup games (three wins, two draws)
- Wolves edged the meeting at St Mary’s in September
As we touched on, the game at St Mary’s earlier in the season ended in a narrow 1-0 win for Wolves. This has the potential to be another close encounter between the sides, and we like the look of 11/4 for Wanderers to win by one goal again.
Wolves have kept clean sheets in each of their last four league and cup wins. Check out the tempting price of 5/2 for the home side to win to nil on Saturday.
The best betting odds for Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton
Wolverhampton Wanderers to win: 6/5 at Bet365
Draw: 11/5 at Bet365
Southampton to win: 5/2 at Bet365
