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Premier League: Brighton vs Wolverhampton – Betting preview

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Ace Football previews the Premier League game between Brighton and Wolverhampton who meet up on Saturday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

When Wolverhampton come to The American Express Community Stadium for the Premier League match on Saturday, Brighton will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.

Ranked as number 7 in the Premier League standings, Brighton, have so far collected 50 points this season, while Wolverhampton collected 18 points. This puts them up as number 20 after 35 rounds.

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Team form: Brighton vs Wolverhampton

Brighton Form

Brighton went through their last three matches with a 2-2 draw against Tottenham, a 3-0 win against Chelsea and a 3-1 defeat against Newcastle. Brighton won half of their previous six matches on home soil in the Premier League, while also drawing one. They suffered two defeats, while they scored eight and conceded five goals.

Wolverhampton Form

Wolverhampton came away from their previous three games with just one draw, as they lost 3-0 against Leeds. A 0-1 defeat against Tottenham followed, before a 1-1 draw with Sunderland. Wolverhampton didn’t manage a single away win in their last six Premier League matches, but managed two draws, while suffering four defeats. They conceded 12 and scored two goals themselves.

Betting facts for Brighton and Wolverhampton

Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Brighton and Wolverhampton played across all tournaments.

  • In 20 of the last 22 Brighton matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In the last 10 Brighton home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In the last 10 Brighton home matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 18 of the last 20 Brighton matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • Brighton have won 6 of the last 8 matches and the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 18 of the last 20 Wolverhampton away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 15 of the last 17 Wolverhampton away matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • Wolverhampton have lost the last 3 matches in a row while scoring less than 0.5 goals
  • Wolverhampton have lost the last 3 matches in a row in the Premier League while scoring less than 0.5 goals
  • Wolverhampton have lost the last 3 matches in a row while scoring less than 1.5 goals

Players on top: Brighton vs Wolverhampton

Danny Welbeck has been great for Brighton lately, hitting the target three times, which makes him worth considering in the betting market. Wolves are optimistic that Adam Armstrong doubles up on the one goal he provided in their past six outings.

Betting markets: Brighton vs Wolverhampton

Full-time result

In their last 10 matches at The American Express Community Stadium across all tournaments Brighton won four times, drew four and lost two times. Wolverhampton claimed one wins, four draw and five defeats in their last 10 games away. Wolverhampton conceded a goal in their 6 most recent matches. Brighton have not lost to Wolverhampton in 8 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

Brighton scored the first goal of the match in five games from a possible ten. Interestingly, Wolverhampton scored the opening goal of the match in just three of their last ten games. Brighton probably enjoy the prospect of scoring on Saturday, as Wolverhampton managed only one clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. The former claimed four clean sheets in their last 10 matches. Brighton have scored in 4 consecutive league meetings with Wolverhampton.

Total goals

Brighton saw over 2.5 goals in six of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.5 goals during this run. Of the last ten games for Wolverhampton, six had more than 2.5 goals, while they managed to score an average of one time goals per game. Wolverhampton conceded a goal in their last 6 matches.