Wolves will host Nottingham Forest at the Molineux on Wednesday, desperate to pick up their first win of the Premier League campaign.
Wolves are at the bottom of the Premier League table right now, and they have endured a disastrous season ahead fo the game vs Nottingham Forest. The Black Country outfit are yet to pick up a single victory in the Premier League in 13 matches. They are coming into this game on the back of six consecutive defeats in the Premier League.
The hosts will need to raise their performance levels if they want to pick up their first one of the season here. Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest are fighting for survival in the Premier League, and they are close to the relegation zone.
The Tricky Trees are coming into this game on the back of a defeat against Brighton & Hove Albion, and this is the golden opportunity for them to get their back on track with a victory against the worst team in the division. The Hard Tackle takes a closer look at the encounter ahead of the latest meeting between the two sides.
Team News & Tactics
Wolves
Wolves will be without Matt Doherty this week due to a knee injury. Additionally, Dan Bentley (ankle), Rodrigo Gomes (groin), Leon Chiwome (knee), and Fer Lopez (groin) remain in the treatment room. Wolves are likely to shape up in a 3-4-2-1 formation vs Nottingham Forest, with Sam Johnstone in goal.
In the back three, Toti Gomes will start alongside Emmanuel Agbadou and Santiago Bueno. Jackson Tchatchoua and David Moller Wolfe will start as the full-backs here. They will look to keep things tight at the back and hit the Tricky Trees on the break.
As for the midfield unit, Joao Gomes and Andre will add defensive cover and control to the side from the middle of the park.
Jhon Arias and Marshall Munetsi will start as the attacking midfielders here. They will look to link the midfield with the attack and help create opportunities for their teammates. Finally, Jorgen Strand Larsen will lead the line for Wolves vs Nottingham Forest.
Probable Lineup (3-4-2-1): Johnstone; Toti Gomes, Agbadou, Bueno; Tchatchoua, Andre, Joao Gomes, Wolfe; Arias, Munetsi; Strand Larsen
Nottingham Forest
Ola Aina (hamstring) and Taiwo Awoniyi (knock) will miss out for the away side this midweek. Additionally, Angus Gunn (knee), Oleksandr Zinchenko (groin), Douglas Luiz (thigh), Chris Wood (knee), and Dilane Bakwa (hamstring) remain in the treatment room. Meanwhile, Murillo and Morgan Gibbs-White should be fit and available to take on Wolves.
Nottingham Forest will shape up in a 4-2-3-1 formation vs Wolves, with Matz Sels in goal. Neco Williams and Nicolo Savona will start as the full-backs. They will look to keep things tight at the back and help out going forward. At the heart of the defence, Murillo will start alongside Nikola Milenkovic.
As for the midfield unit, Ibrahim Sangare will add physicality and drive to the side. Elliot Anderson will start alongside him in the midfield pivot, and the English international will look to add defensive cover and control.
Morgan Gibbs-White will add creativity and goals to the side in the final third. Dan Ndoye and Callum Hudson-Odoi will start on the flanks, and they will look to add pace, flair, and unpredictability going forward. Finally, Igor Jesus will lead the line for Nottingham Forest vs Wolves.
Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Sels; Savona, Murillo, Milenkovic, Williams; Sangare, Anderson; Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Hudson-Odoi; Jesus
Key Stats
- Wolves have lost their last six matches in the Premier League.
- Wolves have failed to score in their last four matches in the Premier League.
- Wolves have been drawing at half-time and losing at full-time in their last three matches in the Premier League.
- 15 goals have been scored in the last six matches between these two teams.
- Nottingham Forest are unbeatable in the last six matches against Wolves.
Player to Watch
Elliot Anderson
The Nottingham Forest midfielder is our key player to watch out for. He will add control and defensive cover in the middle of the park for his team. Wolves have already struggled to create goal-scoring opportunities in recent weeks, and they could look to shut out the opposition here.
The English international will help his team win the midfield battles and dominate the game in the middle of the park. Nottingham Forest will need Anderson to step up and produce if they want to win the match here.
Prediction
Wolves 1-2 Nottingham Forest
Both teams will be desperate for all three points here. This is likely to be a cracking contest. Neither side will want to end up on the losing side this week. Nottingham Forest certainly have a better team, and they have shown better form in recent weeks. They will fancy their chances of getting a good result here.
Meanwhile, Wolves are completely lacking in form and confidence. They will look to put up a fight here, but they are likely to come up short in the end. Defeat is on the cards for the home team. The Hard Tackle predicts a 2-1 win for Sean Dyche and his charges.