Wolves vs Brentford prediction: ENGLAND: Premier League betting tips on match 2023-04-14 14:00.
Wolves headed into their last game against Chelsea just one point above the relegation zone at the time, having won only one of their seven Premier League (PL) matches prior (D2, L4) and in dire need of a catalyst. Up stepped record-signing Matheus Nunes, whose goal of the season contender sent the Molineux faithful into delirium as their side held out for a precious 1-0 victory.
Although Wolves’ 13th league goal at home this season was a special one, they’re still tied with Everton as the PL’s lowest scorers when hosting. At this point, though, manager Julen Lopetegui won’t care how games are won, and considering another league-low of only three Wolves home matches have seen both teams score, one goal might be all it takes.
Opponents Brentford seem to be trending in the opposite direction, having now lost back-to-back matches for the first time since February 2022. That extended their winless PL streak to four games now (D2, L2), with no other side drawing more games this PL campaign (13).
The Bees lost their last away match 1-0 to top-four chasing Manchester United, although that slender scoreline, coupled with suffering defeat only once in their eight away matches prior (W3, D4), shows they’re a tough nut to crack on their travels. Manager Thomas Frank might be targeting this match to get his side back to winning ways, with only one of the last six H2Hs ending in defeat for the side playing away on the day (W3, D2).
Key battle: Daniel Podence could be the man Wolves trust to get them what might be the all-important first goal, having scored the match opener with five of his six goals this season. The visitors will look to defender Ben Mee to keep Neves and company in check then, considering he’s helped keep five clean sheets in his ten games against Wolves, while also never conceding more than once in a single H2H.
Hot stat: Brentford have seen the same half-time score replicated come full-time in 23 of their 30 PL fixtures this season, a league-high.