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Premier League: Wolverhampton vs Southampton – Betting preview

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Ace Football previews the Premier League round 11 match between Wolverhampton and Southampton and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.

Both Wolverhampton and The Saints need points to escape their current position at the relegation-end of the Premier League table. The match takes place at Molineux Stadium and could be labelled a serious six-pointer.

Wolverhampton are placed 20th with three points after ten matches. Southampton occupy a position as 19th in the league on four points.

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Form: Wolverhampton vs Southampton

Wolverhampton Form

It could have been better, it could have been worse for Wolverhampton, who have two draws to show from their last three matches. They came up short in a 1-2 defeat against Manchester City, followed by a 2-2 draw against Brighton. They recorded yet another one in the latest round after a 2-2 match with Crystal Palace. Wolverhampton didn’t manage a single win in any of their previous six Premier League games at the Molineux Stadium. They have a record of one draws and five defeats, in which they conceded 17 and scored eight goals.

Southampton Form

Southampton won twice in their last three matches, but began by losing 1-0 against Manchester City, before beating Stoke 3-2. Another win followed, this time by 1-0 against Everton. Southampton didn’t manage a single away win in their last six Premier League matches, but managed zero draws, while suffering six defeats. They conceded 14 and scored four goals themselves.

Betting stats for Wolverhampton and Southampton

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 Wolverhampton and Southampton played across all tournaments.

  • Wolverhampton have lost the last 6 matches in a row and the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • Wolverhampton have lost 7 of the last 9 home matches in the Premier League while scoring less than 1.5 goals
  • Wolverhampton have lost the last 5 matches in a row in the Premier League and the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • Wolverhampton have lost the last 5 home matches in a row in the Premier League and the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In the last 6 Wolverhampton matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • Southampton have lost the last 5 away matches in a row in the Premier League while scoring less than 1.5 goals
  • In 7 of the last 8 Southampton away matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was over 3.5
  • Southampton have lost 6 of the last 7 away matches in the Premier League and the sum of goals was over 3.5
  • In the last 5 Southampton away matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
  • Southampton have lost 6 of the last 7 away matches in the Premier League and the sum of goals was over 2.5

Players on top: Wolverhampton vs Southampton

Cameron Archer shows decent form right now for Southampton, as he scored two goals in his last six games in the Premier League. The visitors need more from him, though, when facing Wolverhampton, who are strong favourites on Saturday. Siding with Joergen Strand Larsen also look a nice prospect as he scored three goals in his last six Premier League matches.

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Full-time result

Wolverhampton won two of the previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, while drawing one and losing seven as well. Southampton won three from a possible 10 away from home, as they also drew one and lost six in this run. Wolverhampton have not lost to Southampton in 8 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

Wolverhampton scored the first goal of the match in four of their previous ten games. Southampton scored the opening goal in six of the last ten games. Both teams have scored in the last 7 consecutive home games Wolverhampton played. Wolverhampton probably enjoy the prospect of scoring this coming Saturday, as Southampton managed only one clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. The former claimed one clean sheets in their last 10 matches. Wolverhampton have scored in 11 consecutive league meetings with Southampton.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in eight of Wolverhampton’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.6 goals during this run. Of the last ten games for Southampton, six had more than 2.5 goals, while they managed to score an average of 1.1 times goals per game. Amazingly, Wolverhampton failed to keep a clean sheet in their 22 last matches.

Suggested bet: Wolverhampton vs Southampton

To summarize, the upcoming Premier League clash seems to be a good opportunity to place some bets. Taking into account the stats and facts for Wolverhampton vs Southampton mentioned in this article, we are offering a free betting tip below.

Wolverhampton vs Southampton: Who wins the game?

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