Wolverhampton vs Brentford prediction 16.01.2024

• Competition: FA Cup
• Date: Tuesday, 16th January 2024
• Kickoff: 19:30 UK / 20:30 CET
• Venue: Molineux Stadium (Wolverhampton)

On Tuesday night, Wolverhampton’s Wolves will face Brentford for the 1/32 final replay of the FA Cup. The initial match in London resulted in a 1-1 draw, a game that took a turn for the Wolves when their midfielder, Joao Gomes, was shown a red card. This led to a shift in dominance towards Brentford. Despite having a 73% ball possession and seven more shots on goal, Brentford couldn’t capitalize on their advantage, allowing the Wolves to evade defeat. Now, the two teams are set to clash once more to determine who advances to the next stage of the tournament.

This year, Wolves are faring much better than Brentford. This West Midlands team currently sits comfortably in the middle of the table, not close enough to the top teams to be a threat, but also far from the relegation zone, leaving Wolves with no significant concerns. Gary O’Neil’s squad’s recent performance has been commendable, securing three wins and one draw in their last four matches. Their performance at Molineux Stadium is particularly noteworthy, as Wolverhampton haven’t suffered a loss in the previous eight games. They are undoubtedly looking forward to the support of their fans in the upcoming Tuesday night match against Brentford.

Brentford is having a tough season, barely three points away from the relegation zone. They were on a losing streak of five consecutive games until their recent 1-1 draw against Wolverhampton on Friday. It’s worth noting that Thomas Frank’s squad has lost their last four away games. Compounding their difficulties is the absence of their top player, Ivan Toney, who is currently suspended. However, once Toney returns, it is expected that Brentford’s performance will significantly improve.

Wolverhampton vs Brentford pick: Wolves to win

Recently, Wolves have been demonstrating impressive defensive skills, letting in a mere three goals in their past four matches. In comparison, Brentford has conceded 13 goals within their previous six games. Given Wolves’ superior form, it is predicted that they will triumph over Brentford in Tuesday night’s game.