Verdict: Draw
Best Odds: 13/5
Bookmaker: Dachbet
Looking to find a route back into the top-half of the Premier League table this weekend, Sunderland will travel to Molineux when they meet an already-relegated Wolves.
Wolves
Starting with the hosts, already relinquishing their Premier League status with plenty of time to spare, Wolves have broken plenty of unwanted records this season. Rightfully coming under a huge amount of scrutiny, Rob Edwards’ camp have long since been planning for life back in the Championship. Suffering late frustration on home soil last weekend as they eventually fell to a 1-0 loss at home against a Tottenham squad who find themselves at the heart of their own public nightmare, the Old Gold are simply looking to hand their supporters some kind of morale boost. However, marking their return from March’s international break with a woeful 4-0 defeat at the hands of West Ham, Wolves have come crashing back down to earth since their minor Premier League flurry last month.
Wolves Team News
Both dealing with respective knee injuries, Wolves will once again be without the duo of Leon Chiwome and Paraguayan youngster Enso Gonzalez this weekend. However, serving a two-match domestic suspension over the past fortnight, Colombian international Yerson Mosquera could be handed a full recall at the back.
Making an immediate return against Tottenham last week, number one goalkeeper Jose Sa will start between the sticks on Saturday afternoon. Despite notching just a single Premier League strike since arriving from Southampton back in January, Adam Armstrong will lead the line at Molineux.
Sunderland
As for the visitors, while Sunderland might have rightfully received a string of praise since making their iconic Premier League return this season, the Black Cats are desperately searching for some recent stability. Last seen putting in a season-worst display as they slumped to a 5-0 drumming at home against relegation scrappers Nottingham Forest, there has also been some recent speculation over Regis Le Bris’ long-term future at the Stadium of Light. Suffering last-gasp heartbreak away at Europa League semi-finalists Aston Villa earlier in the month as they eventually fell to a thrilling 4-3 defeat, Sunderland have remarkably shipped nine goals in their back-to-back Premier League losses. However, clinching a routine 2-0 win when they welcomed Wolves to Tyneside for their reverse top-flight battle on October 18th, Le Bris’ side will be seeking a repeat performance here.
Sunderland Team News
Not featuring over the past couple of months, one-time Tottenham starlet Romaine Mundle remains on the sidelines with a hamstring injury. Likewise, ex-Aston Villa attacker Bertrand Traore will miss the remainder of the season with a long-term knee issue.
Receiving a string of plaudits since completing a shock swith to Tyneside last summer, former Arsenal skipper Granit Xhaka will start at the heart of Sunderland’s midfield. Notching six Premier League goals in his maiden campaign at the Stadium of Light, Dutch international Brian Brobbey will lead the line here.
Wolves vs Sunderland Key Factors to Consider
- When Wolves and Sunderland met for their reverse Premier League showdown back on October 18th, Saturday’s guests clinched a 2-0 victory at the Stadium of Light.
- Sunderland have shipped nine goals in their back-to-back Premier League defeats.
- The Black Cats have suffered just a single Premier League defeat on their travels since back on February 7th.
- Wolves have failed to register a single strike in almost 300 minutes of top-flight action.
- Shipping 62 Premier League goals this season, Wolves hold the second-worst defensive tally among England’s elite.
Conclusion
Enduring a nightmare fortnight on Tyneside, Sunderland are desperate to find a route back into the top-half of the Premier League standings. Shipping nine goals in their back-to-back defeats, Saturday’s guests are searching for a much-welcomed boost when they travel to the Midlands this weekend. Meeting a Wolves squad who have already lost their Premier League status with a whimper, Le Bris’ side should feel that they have been handed a golden opportunity on their travels.
Verdict: Draw
Best Odds: 13/5
Bookmaker: Dachbet
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