LiontipsBrighton vs Wolverhampton. Prediction and Betting Tips for English Premier League (December 15, 2021).
Command Analysis
Brighton started really well, but have dropped off as the season continued. Graham Potter's men knocked Swansea and Cardiff out of the League Cup, but stumbled over Leicester City in the Round of 16.
The Seagullsare currently 11th in the English Premier League with 20 points to their name. They recorded 4 victories and 8 draws in the first 16 rounds. In the last five matches, Birghton lost to Aston Villa (0:2) and drew with Leeds (0:0), Newcastle, West Ham, and Southampton (all with the same score of 1:1).
Brighton have a very long list of injuries: Dunk, Alzate, Welbeck, Webster, Lallana, Duffy, Trossard, Veltman, and Sarmientohave been ruled out.
Wolverhampton were eliminated from the League Cup by Tottenham in the very first round. After thar,Bruno Lage's team fully focused on the Premier League. In 16 rounds, they earned 21 points from 6 victories and 3 draws. The Wolves are currently in 9th place in the standings.
After beating West Ham (1:0), the Wonderers recorded two goalless draws with Norwich and Burnley, and then suffered two consecutive 0:1 defeats to the league leaders, Mancheter City and Liverpool. The Wolves have the second-worst attack in the Premier League; they scored only 12 goals in 16 matches.
Jimenez, Jonny, Mosquera, and Neto are sidelined through injuries.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 1:1
The teams drew in 4 of the last 5 head-to-head games.
СтавкаCorners: total under 9.5
This bet played in 3 of Wolverhampton's last 5 games.
СтавкаYellow cards: total over 2.5
This bet played in 3 of the last 6 head-to-head games.
Tip and bets
These two teams are about equal in strength, and both really need points to strengthen their standings. We expect a game on a collision course and a large number of attacks. We predict that both sides will get a chance to score a goal or two.
Our prediction — both to score
The opponents sit middle of the table and need every single point to keep up with the European competition zone and avoid dropping into the relegation zone. A draw in the upcoming game could satisfy both sides.
Second wager — draw
