Verdict: Kai Havertz over 0.5 shots on target
Best Odds: 4/9
Bookmaker: Dachbet
Turning their attention back to Premier League action on Saturday afternoon, Arsenal will travel to Molineux.
Wolves
Starting with the hosts, while Wolves might have got Vitor Pereira’s tenure off to a sensational start last month, the Old Gold have certainly come crashing back down to earth in a worrying fashion. Despite mustering seven points from their first three Premier League showdowns under the guidance of the ex-Flamengo boss, it appears that might have just been a minor boost for the relegation scrappers. Getting Saturday’s contest underway with just their goal difference keeping them out of the drop zone, Wolves have now lost each of their last three Premier League appearances by an aggregate score of 9-1. Last seen earlier in the week falling to a routine 3-1 defeat away at Chelsea, Pereira’s side have shown a string of glaring issues at the back. Already shipping 51 goals so far this season, Saturday’s hosts hold the worst defensive tally among England’s elite.
Wolves Team News
All still dealing with respective long-term knee injuries, Wolves will once again be without the quartet of Yerson Mosquera, Enzo Gonzalez, Boubacar Traore and Austrian striker Sasa Kalajdzic. Not featuring since Boxing Day, Portuguese defender Toti will not feature this weekend.
While there might remain plenty of speculation over a late January move away from Molineux, attacking talisman Matheus Cunha will lead Wolves’ charge here. Settling for a spot on the bench away at Chelsea on Monday night, Goncalo Guesdes could be handed a full recall.
Arsenal
As for the visitors, claiming a welcomed Champions League boost earlier in the week as they clinched a routine 3-0 victory against Dinamo Zagreb, Arsenal will be seeking a repeat performance here. However, suffering a real collapse in north London last weekend as they eventually had to settle for a 2-2 stalemate at home against Aston Villa, Mikel Arteta’s men are seeking some much-needed stability. Watching their FA Cup adventure come to an abrupt end on January 12th at the hands of historic rivals Manchester United, the Gunners have claimed just a single win from any of their last five domestic appearances across all competitions. With their Premier League title dreams now hanging by a thread, Arsenal face what is a real must-win showdown here. However, not suffering a single defeat on their travels since the start of November, Arteta’s camp will be smelling a golden opportunity when they travel to Molineux.
Arsenal Team News
Undergoing surgery on a hamstring injury last month, Arsenal will once again be without attacking talisman Bukayo Saka this weekend. Likewise, set to miss the remainder of the season after sustaining a long-term knee injury against Manchester United earlier in the month, ex-Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus will miss out.
Now finding the net in back-to-back appearances over the past week, German international Kai Havertz will be deployed in a false nine role. Returning to Arteta’s squad in midweek, 17-year-old sensation Ethan Nwaneri could make a first Premier League appearance since January 4th.
Wolves vs Arsenal Key Factors to Consider
- When Wolves and Arsenal met for their reverse Premier League showdown on August 17th, the Gunners collected a 2-0 victory in north London.
- Arsenal have won each of their last seven straight Premier League meetings against Saturday’s hosts by an aggregate score of 16-2.
- Wolves have recorded just a single Premier League goals against the Gunners since February 2021.
- Already conceding 51 Premier League goals this season, Wolves hold the worst defensive tally among England’s elite.
- Wolves have recorded just a pair of Premier League victories at Molineux over the past four months.
Conclusion
Claiming a welcomed Champions League boost earlier in the week, Arsenal should be relishing a trip to the Midlands here. Not suffering a single defeat on their travels since returning from November’s international break, the Gunners will be looking to cash in on a Wolves squad who find themselves at the heart of another worrying rut. With Saturday’s hosts losing each of their previous three Premier League appearances by an aggregate score of 9-1, Arteta’s men are rightfully installed as a standout contender this weekend.
Verdict: Kai Havertz over 0.5 shots on target
Best Odds: 4/9
Bookmaker: Dachbet
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