Wolves odds to be relegated from the 2024-25 Premier League: Odds, probable finish, signings, best players and full squad

With a third of the 2024-25 Premier League season left to go, Wolverhampton Wanderers look to be winning their relegation battle.

In what was technically Gary O’Neil’s first full season in charge, having had a summer to prepare, things were meant to improve for Wolves. But O’Neil was sacked in December with Wolves stuck in the relegation battle.

Vitor Pereira has come in to replace him, and has Wolves on the right track. With eight games left to play, Wolves are nine points clear of the relegation zone, and have a superior goal difference to their rivals. They’re currently priced at 20/1 by BetMGM to be relegated from the Premier League this season, with an implied probability of 4.76%.

Latest Wolves odds to win the 2024-25 Premier League

Wolves’ transfer business

It was another busy summer for Wolves, with six players joining the club for a transfer fee. Among them were Brazilian midfielder Andre and Portuguese winger Rodrigo Gomes. England goalkeeper Sam Johnstone also moved to Molineux on a four-year deal after losing his starting position to Dean Henderson at Selhurst Park. Meanwhile, Pedro Neto transferred to Chelsea, and Max Kilman reunited with his former boss Julen Lopetegui at West Ham United.

There was more business in the January transfer window, signing Emmanuel Agbadou, Marshall Munetsi and Nasser Djiga for a combined total of over £40million. Mario Lemina left the club for Galatasaray.

Who are Wolves’ most important players?

Wolves’ top Premier League Golden Boot contender: Matheus Cunha

Matheus Cunha has been the man for Wolves this season. His future at the club has been in doubt, with interest in the Brazilian from elsewhere. But he’s remained focused and has given his all for Wolves.

That’s translated to 13 goals in the Premier League for Wolves, three more than striker Jorgen Strand Larsen. Cunha is a shot taker, with more than double the efforts on goal of any other player at the club. But his accuracy has let him down at times. Cunha has hit the target with just 40.7% of his shots this season, though his 13 goals have come from an Expected Goals total of just 6.72.

Wolves’ primary playmaker: Matheus Cunha

As well as being Wolves’ top scorer, Cunha is also their playmaker. Although Jean-Ricner Bellegarde (six) leads the club for assists in the Premier League this season, Cunha isn’t too far behind on four. And he once again leads the way in chances created, with 44. That includes 12 big chances, at least six more than any other Wolves player.

Wolves’ card magnet & top tackler: Joao Gomes

Most tackles for Wolves in the Premier League this season? Joao Gomes. Most fouls committed? Joao Gomes. Most cards? … You get the idea.

Joao Gomes is a one-man wrecking ball in the middle for Wolves this season, playing a vital role in breaking up opposition attacks and keeping his side safe in turnovers and dangerous moments.

Wolves’ rising star: Rodrigo Gomes

Rodrigo Gomes arrived at Molineux off the back of an excellent 2023-24 campaign on loan at Estoril in his native Portugal, registering seven goals and seven assists in 30 league appearances. The 21-year-old has been a star at youth national team level as well, with nine goals in 42 caps across the various age groups.

It’ll take some time to truly adjust from Portuguese football to the Premier League, but Gomes has had his moments.

Wolves’ set-piece specialists:

• Penalties: Matheus Cunha
• Free-kicks: Matheus Cunha
• Corners: Matheus Cunha

Wolves tactical analysis, formation & player ratings

Wolves team stats from the 2023-24 Premier League season (avg per game):

• Corners: 4.1
• Shots on target: 4.2
• Shots faced: 15.2
• Offsides: 2.1

Wolves 2024-25 player ratings*

• GK: Jose Sa – 51% – Jose Sa is among the lower-ranked goalkeepers in the Premier League this season, not faring too well. The Portuguese goalkeeper was averaged just 2.57 saves per 90 minutes, while also prevented -0.14 goals per 90.
  
• RWB: Nelson Semedo – 47% – Newly-made Wolves captain, Semedo doesn’t score well against those in his position. He’s won just 50.25% of his ground duels per 90, winning just 1.13 tackles.
• CB: Matt Doherty – 63% – Converted to a centre-back, Doherty has added solidity to the Wolves defence. The Irishman has won 71.43% of his aerial duels, while also effectively blocking 0.32 shots per 90.
• CB: Santiago Bueno – 53% – Bueno’s ground duel success rate is only 54.41%, contributing to his average rating compared to other Premier League central defenders.
  
• CB: Toti Gomes – 53% – Toti Gomes is good in a duel and has lost just 0.28 challenges per 90. But he doesn’t really score well in other defensive metrics.
• LWB: Rayan AIt-Nouri – 62% – The wing-back ranks in the 60-80th percentile among Premier League full-backs for successful passes into the penalty area, averaging 0.76 per 90. He is in the 80-95th percentile for touches in the opposition box at 2.55, highlighting his threat.
  
• CM: Andre – 54% – Once seen as Casemiro’s long-term successor in the Brazil national team, Andre has often struggled in his debut Premier League season. But his 1.97 tackles won per 90 places him in the 80-95th percentile among central midfielders.
• CM: Joao Gomes – 42% – Joao Gomes has had to get used to playing deeper for Wolves, but he’s won 1.95 tackles per 90 in the Premier League.
• AM: Pablo Sarabia – 54% – Sarabia has had his moments, but has still only scored 0.16 goals and provided 0.16 intentional assists per 90 in the league.
• AM: Matheus Cunha – 78% – Continuing from where he left off last season, Cunha has been directly involved in 17 goals in the Premier League this season.
• CF: Jorgen Strand Larsen – 66% – Larsen 10 seven league goals to his name this season, from a non-penalty xG of 6.78 and a shot placement ratio of 1.54. But he has missed nine big chances.

Wolves’ full Premier League 2024-25 squad

Wolves FAQs

Where did Wolves finish in the 2023-24 Premier League season?

Wolves finished 14th in the Premier League table in 2023-24 with 46 points.

Who is the Wolves manager?

Vitor Pereira is the current Wolves manager, replacing Gary O’Neil midway through the season.

Who is the current Wolves captain?

Nelson Semedo is the Wolves captain, handed the armband after Mario Lemina expressed his intent to leave — departing in January.

Will Wolves in Europe in 2024-25?

Wolves will not play in European competition this season and haven’t done so since reaching the 2019-20 Europa League quarter-finals.

More Premier League 2024-25 content:

• 2024-25 Premier League fixture list
• Premier League net spend