Brighton vs Wolves Prediction 22.01.2024

Following their advancement to the FA Cup 1/16 Finals in previous matches, Brighton and Wolves are set to compete in the 21st round of the Premier League at the Amex Stadium in Brighton.

The appointment of De Zerbi transformed Brighton into one of the most stable and exhilarating teams to spectate in the Premier League. They ended last season in 6th place, earning their first ever opportunity to compete in Europe. This year, the Seagulls have maintained their strong form and currently sit 8th in the Premier League with a tally of 31 points. They’ve also been impressive in the Europa League, finishing at the top of their group and securing a spot in the 1/8 Finals.

Wolves are in their sixth straight season of the Premier League and have predominantly been a mid-table team throughout this period. We anticipate that this trend will continue this year, with the consensus being that they will likely end the season around the middle of the table again. At the moment, they hold 11th place with 28 points, a comfortable 12 points clear of the relegation zone. It would require a remarkable turn of events for them to become embroiled in a relegation fight as the season concludes.

Brighton vs Wolves pick: Over 2.5 goals

Brighton is recognized as one of the top offensive teams in the league, boasting 38 scored goals. Nonetheless, their aggressive attacking style frequently results in defensive issues. So far, they’ve only been able to maintain a single clean sheet out of 20 Premier League matches, putting them on par with the league’s weakest teams &— Luton, Sheffield United, and Burnley. Despite their outstanding offense and lackluster defense, the Seagulls average 3.6 goals per Premier game, placing them third highest, just behind Tottenham and Manchester City.

In 70% of their Premier League games (14 out of 20), Wolves scored more than 2.5 goals. Recently, they have primarily participated in high-scoring games, with over 2.5 goals scored in five of their last six games across all competitions.

In their last head-to-head match in August, Brighton triumphed with a 4:1 victory on the road. Moreover, the teams have surpassed 2.5 goals in six out of the past seven head-to-head matches. Given Brighton’s aggressive offensive strategy, Wolves’ recent trend of high-scoring games, and the history of past head-to-head matches, we believe that betting on over 2.5 goals is the most secure option for this match-up.