Brentford will take on Wolves in the Premier League on Wednesday evening, looking to end their losing streak.
Brentford are coming into the game against Wolves on the back of five defeats in their last six Premier League matches. They are 14th in the standings and could be easily dragged into the relegation battle if they continue to falter. Thomas Frank will demand a strong response from his men in the midweek fixture.
Meanwhile, Wolves are 11th in the league table, and they ended their winless run with a morale-boosting victory over Chelsea last time out. They will look to pile further misery on the home team and grind out an important away win here. The away side will be full of confidence heading into this game.
Team News & Tactics
Brentford
The home team will be without Rico Henry for the remainder of the season with a knee injury. Bryan Mbeumo will return to action in April. Aaron Hickey is ruled out with a thigh injury as well. Meanwhile, Ben Mee and Ivan Toney are suspended.
Kevin Schade has a groin injury. Kristoffer Ajer is ruled out with an ankle injury. Joshua DaSilva has a thigh injury, while Frank Onyeka is suspended. The home side are without several key players heading into this contest, and they are likely to shape up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Mark Flekken will start in goal. Mads Roerslev and Saman Ghoddos will likely feature as the full-backs for Brentford against Wolves. Meanwhile, Zanka will start alongside Ethan Pinnock at the heart of the defence.
Christian Norgaard will start as the defensive midfielder here, and he will look to protect the defensive unit and break up opposition attacks. Shandon Baptiste and Vitaly Janelt will feature alongside him in the midfield. They will look to add defensive steel and drive to the side. Neal Maupay will lead the line for Brentford, with Keane Lewis-Potter and Yoane Wissa on either side of him.
Probable Lineup (4-3-3): Flekken; Roerslev, Zanka, Pinnock, Ghoddos; Baptiste, Norgaard, Janelt; Lewis-Potter, Maupay, Wissa
Wolves
The visitors will be without Joseph Hodge because of a shoulder injury. Jonny Otto serves an internal suspension due to a disciplinary issue. Wolves are likely to shape up in a 3-4-3 formation against Brentford, with Dan Bentley in goal.
Max Kilman will start in the back three alongside Craig Dawson and Toti Gomes. Nelson Semedo and Rayan Ait-Nouri should feature as the wing-backs. The duo will look to contribute at both ends of the pitch.
Mario Lemina will start in central midfield alongside Joao Gomes in the middle of the park. The pair will aim to keep things tight in the middle of the park. FInally, Matheus Cunha will lead the line for the Wolves, with Hwang Hee-chan and Pablo Sarabia on either side of him.
Probable Lineup (3-4-3): Bentley; Kilman, Dawson, Gomes; Semedo, Lemina, Joao Gomes, Ait Nouri; Hwang, Cunha, Sarabia
Key Stats
- Brentford have lost five of their last six matches in the Premier League.
- Brentford have lost with a one-goal margin in their last three matches in the Premier League.
- Wolves are unbeaten in five of their last six matches against Brentford.
- 12 goals have been scored in the last six matches between these two sides.
- Brentford have conceded at least once in each of their last five outings.
Player to Watch
Matheus Cunha
The Brazilian has five goals and three assists to his name in the Premier League this season, and he has been impressive form for Wolves. The Black Country outfit will rely on him to open up the opposition’s defence and find the back of the net. The 24-year-old is a man in form and he is our key player to watch out for.
Prediction
Brentford 1-2 Wolves
The home side are missing several key players through injuries and suspension. They are likely to struggle here, and Wolves have the confidence and momentum to take advantage of Brentford’s shortcomings.
This is likely to be a close contest between two mid-table teams. But the away side have the quality to edge out in the end. A narrow win for Wolves is on the cards here, with The Hard Tackle predicting a 2-1 victory over Brentford.
