Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers prediction and betting tips on September 18, 2024
Game Prediction
On September 18, 2024, in the 1/16 finals of the English League Cup, Brighton & Hove Albion will face Wolverhampton Wanderers. Although the hosts are nominally stronger, the game will reveal who is more motivated to continue their quest for the trophy.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers: Key Statistics and Trends
- Brighton is unbeaten in their last nine matches.
- Wolverhampton has lost five of their last eight games.
- Brighton has won their last three home matches.
- Wolverhampton has failed to win any of their last nine away matches.
- Brighton has scored in each of their last nine matches.
- Brighton leads at halftime in 31% of matches, while Wolverhampton leads in 27%.
Our prediction for Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
A year ago, the Seagulls made their debut in European competitions. They at least held their own in the Europa League, reaching the spring playoffs. However, Roberto De Zerbi felt that this was the club's ceiling and expressed a desire to leave. As expected, the team slipped down the Premier League table, finishing 11th. The Wolves, who were forced to change managers at the start of the 2023/24 season, didn’t regret their decision to appoint Gary O'Neil, though they ended two points behind Brighton in 14th place.
This summer, Brighton welcomed a new manager, as the young German coach Fabian Horzeler replaced Roberto, who departed for Marseille. The squad saw notable changes, with key players like Gilmour, Lallana, Groß, and Dahoud leaving, while new signings Wiiffer, Gruda, O'Riley, Rutter, and Kadioglu came in—each costing at least €30 million. Meanwhile, Wolves made a handsome profit on Pedro Neto, and also parted ways with players like Podence and Hoever, while acquiring Doyle, Mepieu, Johnston, and Borges, with their biggest investment being Andre Neto for €22 million.
Fabian has made a strong start in England, leading Brighton to victories over Everton and Manchester United in the Premier League, as well as crushing Crawley Town in the League Cup. Their 1-1 draw with Arsenal in London, where they played with a man advantage for most of the second half, was also a solid result, though a 0-0 home draw with Ipswich was a clear misstep. Wolves, on the other hand, have struggled more: they defeated Burnley in the League Cup but only secured their first Premier League point on their third attempt with a 1-1 draw against Nottingham Forest, after heavy defeats to Arsenal and Chelsea. In September, they lost to Newcastle.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers: Possible Lineups
Brighton & Hove Albion (predicted lineup): Verbruggen – Hinshelwood, Dunk, van Hecke, Veltman – Baleba, Milner, Mitoma, João Pedro, Minteh – Welbeck
Wolverhampton Wanderers (predicted lineup): Johnston – Gomes, Dawson, Mosquera, Semedo – Aït-Nouri, Matheus Cunha, Lemina, Gomes, Bellegarde – Larsen
Head to Head matches: Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
The Seagulls had four consecutive wins, but in early 2024, they drew in the Premier League and lost 0-1 in the League Cup.
Free prediction today for the match: Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Brighton is playing at home against a struggling opponent. We expect them to secure a victory (odds – 1.65).