Wolves vs Brighton Predictions, Tips and Odds: Can injury-ravaged Seagulls reach FA Cup quarter-finals?
Wolves host Brighton in an all-Premier League FA Cup clash on Wednesday evening.
Wolves vs Brighton predictions
Wolves vs Brighton: Predictions |
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| Bet | Prediction | Bookmaker odds |
| BTTS? | Yes | 8/15 with Bet UK |
| Correct Score | Wolves 1-3 Brighton | 20/1 with Midnite |
| First Goalscorer | Facundo Buonanotte | 11/1 with Betfred |
The stats behind our Wolves vs Brighton predictions:
- Brighton have kept just one clean sheet in their last six matches across all competitions. Wolves have kept one in five.
- Wolves have lost their last three home games against Brighton, conceding at least three goals each time.
- Facundo Buonanotte has scored three goals across all competitions since January 27th, with two of them openers.
De Zerbi continues to feel injury pinch
Their first-ever European campaign has not been kind on the fitness of Brighton, who have had to cope with a massive number of injuries thanks, in part, to the extra strain upon their squad. Things are easing a little bit now, but the Seagulls have still been soldiering on without four key players in James Milner, Joao Pedro, Solly March and, perhaps most costly, Kaoru Mitoma.
Brighton had to wait until the 95th minute to salvage a 1-1 draw at home to Everton in the league on Saturday and although the goal came late, the manner of the performance highlighted just how much the south coast side are struggling without their key attackers.
Manager Roberto De Zerbi was in no doubt about just how much this season’s injury problems have hampered his side.
“I don’t love making excuses but are playing too often without injured players, and that maybe explains a lot of draws for us. Without Mitoma it’s a problem for us,” De Zerbi said after the draw with Everton.
“I would like only one thing – to have all players available to play. It’s difficult for Brighton to play without so many players – we have not got 25 players on the same level. I don’t know if Mitoma can play on Wednesday, but without him, we will be ready and try to win. The same at Fulham and then in Rome in the Europa League.”
Wolves vs Brighton match tip
Over 2.5 away goals @ 15/4 with 10bet
Wolves fans won’t be looking forward to seeing the Seagulls flock to Molineux. Brighton have enjoyed their visits to Wolves of late, scoring at least three goals in each of their past three away games against the Midlands club.
Wolves vs Brighton odds
The bookies are making Wolves narrow favourites thanks to home advantage, but Brighton’s excellent recent record at Molineux will surely be on the minds of the hosts.
Wolves vs Brighton team news
Wolves team news |
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| In | Out | Doubtful |
| – | Matheus Cunha | – |
Matheus Cunha is a big loss for Wolves, but the forward remains their only absentee at present.
Top Scorer: Matheus Cunha (2)
Card Magnet: Nelson Semedo, Santiago Bueno, Max Kilman (1)
Assist Ace: Pedro Neto (2)
Brighton team news |
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| In | Out | Doubtful |
| – | Kaoru Mitoma, Joao Pedro, Solly March, James Milner, Jack Hinshelwood, Evan Ferguson, Joel Veltman, Billy Gilmour | Danny Welbeck |
Kaoru Mitoma has been effectively ruled out for the season by De Zerbi, with a back injury, and he’s joined long-term on the sidelines by Solly March and Jack Hinshelwood. Joao Pedro won’t be back until after the international break, while James Milner, Evan Ferguson and Joel Veltman are also expected to miss this game. Billy Gilmour is unavailable due to suspension, with his red card ban spanning across competitions.
Top Scorer: Joao Pedro (5)
Card Magnet: Adam Webster, Jan Paul van Hecke, Facundo Buonanotte (1)
Assist Ace: Pascal Groß, Jan Paul van Hecke (2)
How to watch Wolves vs Brighton Live
UK audiences can watch Wolves vs Brighton on BBC iPlayer and Red Button services.
Wolves vs Brighton head-to-head
- 22 January 2024 – Brighton 0-0 Wolves – Premier League
- 19 August 2023 – Wolves 1-4 Brighton – Premier League
- 29 April 2023 – Brighton 6-0 Wolves – Premier League
- 5 November 2022 – Wolves 2-3 Brighton – Premier League
- 30 April 2022 – Wolves 0-3 Brighton – Premier League
These two sides shared a 0-0 draw in the Premier League last month, but Brighton have won on each of their last three visits to Molineux, running up a 10-3 combined scoreline during that time.
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