Sunderland have the opportunity to move back into the top half of the Premier League table as they travel to Molineux to take on already relegated Wolves on Saturday afternoon. The action gets underway at 3:00pm and below you can find our best bets and match preview.
Best Bets & Predictions
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why I’m Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Habib Diarra 2+ Fouls Won | 1/1 @ Bet365 (50.0%) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | For our main selection in the Black Country, we are dipping are toe into the fouls-won market and have been drawn to Habib Diarra. The Sunderland man is drawing 1.74 fouls per 90 minutes on average this season. He has cleared the 2+ line in seven of his last eight league outings and with this in mind, even money for a repeat looks a solid proposition. |
| Yerson Mosquera to be carded | 49/20 @ 10bet (18.2%) | ⭐⭐⭐ | No player has been shown more yellow cards in the Premier League this season than Yerson Mosquera, who has ten to his name. What’s more impressive is that those ten cards have arrived across just 23 matches. With such a high strike-rate, odds of 49/20 may not seem big on the surface, but are well worth taking considering the player. |
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How both teams go into Wolves vs Sunderland
Wolves are counting down the games after their relegation was confirmed, with little left to play for beyond pride. A brief spell of promise in March has faded quickly, replaced by heavy defeats and another blank at home last weekend as their struggles continue to define a difficult campaign.
Goals have been a major issue all season, with Wolves the lowest scorers in the league and regularly failing to find the net. They have at least avoided the worst points tally in Premier League history, but remain near the bottom, and will be looking to finish strongly with a better showing at home against Sunderland.
Sunderland are still dealing with the fallout from a heavy 5-0 defeat at home to Nottingham Forest, a result that stunned the Stadium of Light and exposed early defensive lapses. Regis Le Bris has urged his side to raise their standards after a run of recent setbacks has dented their momentum.
Despite that, they remain in the hunt for a European spot, sitting just a few points off the top seven. Defensive issues have piled up in recent weeks, but they will take confidence from a strong record against Wolves, including four straight clean sheets and back to back wins in this fixture.
Wolves team news
Wolves head into their clash with Sunderland missing Sam Johnstone and Enso Gonzalez through injury, while Ladislav Krejci is a doubt after a neck issue. There is a boost with Yerson Mosquera back from suspension and expected to slot into a back three alongside Santiago Bueno and Toti Gomes, while in attack Tolu Arokodare and Hwang Hee Chan are pushing for starts as Rob Edwards weighs up his options behind Adam Armstrong.
Sunderland team news
Sunderland are still without Romaine Mundle due to a hamstring injury, but there is hope for returns for Bertrand Traore, Jocelin Ta Bi and Nilson Angulo as they edge closer to fitness. Changes could come in defence and wide areas, with Reinildo Mandava and Chemsdine Talbi pushing for starts, while Granit Xhaka, Noah Sadiki and Habib Diarra are expected to keep their places in midfield. Up front, Wilson Isidor remains an option, but Brian Brobbey is likely to lead the line again.
Season Form & Standings
| Team | Pos | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland | 12th | 34 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 36 | 45 | -9 | 46 |
| Wolves | 20th | 34 | 3 | 8 | 23 | 24 | 62 | -38 | 17 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Meetings
These two have met three times in recent years, with Sunderland winning twice and one draw. Wolves haven’t scored in any of those games. The last meeting was a 2-0 win for Sunderland in October. History backs the hosts.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 18/10/25 | Sunderland 2-0 Wolves | Premier League |
| 06/05/18 | Sunderland 3-0 Wolves | Championship |
| 09/12/17 | Wolves 0-0 Sunderland | Championship |
Can Sunderland Exploit Wolves’ Defensive Woes? Final Thoughts
Wolves have been better the second half of the campaign, but remain rooted to the bottom. Our best bet on Saturday is for Diarra to be fouled twice or more at even money, while for those looking for something at a bigger price, take Yerson Mosquera to be carded.
Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.
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