2024/25 Brentford vs Wolves – Predictions, Predicted Lineups, Injury News

Brentford welcome Wolverhampton Wanderers to the Gtech Community Stadium in what promises to be a crucial Premier League encounter for both sides.

Brentford, currently sitting 11th in the table, will be eager to bounce back from a draw in their last outing, while Wolves, struggling at the bottom of the table, are desperately searching for their first win of the season.

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Brentford come into this fixture as the favorites, according to bookmakers, with odds of 1.95 for a home victory. However, despite being ranked 3rd in terms of home performance this season, their recent form is far from convincing.

The Bees have only managed one win in their last five Premier League games, picking up a total of four points with a record of one win, one draw, and three losses.

They’ve scored 9 goals in their last five matches, but defensive vulnerabilities are a major concern, having failed to keep a clean sheet in each of those outings.

In their last match, Brentford played out a hard-fought 1-1 draw against West Ham. Bryan Mbeumo gave the Bees an electric start by scoring within 38 seconds, but they were unable to hold onto the lead, as Tomas Soucek salvaged a point for the Hammers.

Brentford’s xG of 0.45 reflects their lack of clear chances in that match, and they’ll need to be more clinical against Wolves.

With injuries piling up, Brentford’s depth will be tested. The likes of Rico Henry and Aaron Hickey remain sidelined, and manager Thomas Frank will need to rotate wisely.

The key for Brentford will be to dominate early and take advantage of Wolves’ defensive frailties.

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Wolves, on the other hand, are in desperate need of a turnaround. Rooted to the bottom of the Premier League table, they have yet to register a win this season, and their form over the last five matches paints a bleak picture – four losses and one draw, with just six goals scored and 14 conceded.

Their away form is equally troubling, having played three games on the road this season without a win, drawing one and losing two.

In their most recent outing, Wolves suffered a 2-1 defeat at home to Liverpool. Despite showing brief moments of fight, they ultimately couldn’t overcome a strong Liverpool side.

A second-half equalizer from Ait-Nouri gave Wolves hope, but a defensive lapse led to a penalty converted by Mohamed Salah, sealing the win for Liverpool.

Wolves only managed an xG of 0.56, struggling to create meaningful opportunities, a pattern that has plagued them all season.

Wolves‘ defensive issues are compounded by a long injury list, with key players like Sasa Kalajdzic and Boubacar Traore out.

They’ll need a solid team effort to break their winless streak, but with Brentford’s strong home form, this will be a tough challenge.

Injury News

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Brentford vs Wolves Head-to-Head

Historically, Wolves have had the upper hand in this fixture, winning 9 of their 18 encounters, while Brentford have secured 5 victories and 4 matches have ended in draws. However, with Brentford’s recent home performances and Wolves’ poor form, the pendulum might swing in favor of the Bees this time.

Brentford vs Wolves Predicted Lineups

Brentford (5-3-2):
Flekken; Lewis-Potter, Pinnock, Collins, Van den Berg; Ajer, Janelt, Yarmolyuk; Damsgaard, Carvalho, Mbeumo.

Wolves (4-2-3-1):
Johnstone; Ait-Nouri, Gomes, Bueno, Semedo; Lemina, Andre; Bellegarde, Gomes, Cunha; Larsen.

Brentford vs Wolves Who Will Win? & Score Prediction

Given Brentford’s strong home form and Wolves’ struggles both in defense and attack, the hosts come into this match as the favorites. While Wolves may pose a threat on the counter, Brentford’s ability to score early and control games at home should see them through.

Prediction: Brentford 2-1 Wolves.