Wolves vs Arsenal prediction, betting tips and odds: Gunners could misfire on Molineux mission

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Where to watch Wolves vs Arsenal

You can watch Wolves v Arsenal in the Premier League at 7.30pm on Saturday, April 20, live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League.

Match prediction & best bet

Wolves or draw double chance
1pt 21-10 Betfair, Power

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Wolves v Arsenal odds

Wolves 15-2
Arsenal 2-5
Draw 4-1

Odds correct at time of publishing

Wolves v Arsenal predictions

Arsenal's exit from the Champions League leaves them solely focused on the Premier League title race but their prospects could be damaged at mid-table Wolves.

This time last week the Gunners were top of the Premier League and in contention for two major pieces of silverware.

However, defeats at home to Aston Villa and at Bayern Munich have changed the picture and raised the possibility of a trophyless campaign.

The Gunners were far from disgraced in Bavaria and head to the Black Country with an opportunity to return to the top-flight summit, although they are unlikely to be given an easy ride.

Wolves have slipped out of the top half but they have been safe from relegation for several weeks and are nine points better off than at the same stage of last season.

Their progress is a testament to the excellent work of head coach Gary O'Neil, who has worked wonders with one of the smaller squads in the division.

Wolves were stretched by injuries during a recent five-game winless run which started with a 3-2 loss at home to Coventry in the FA Cup quarter-finals, but it may be a little early to assume that their work is largely done for the campaign.

There was no lack of fight shown during last Saturday's 2-2 draw at Nottingham Forest which featured a double from Portuguese forward Matheus Cunha and the return from injury of Hee-Chan Hwang.

Arsenal have conceded just 26 goals - the best defensive record in the Premier League - but standards have slipped with five goals shipped in the last three matches.

Villa were able to expose them by sitting deep and playing on the counter-attack and Wolves may be capable of executing a similar gameplan now they have restored some genuine threats in the final third.

Arsenal may find it difficult to keep a clean sheet and, if they are to concede, they may struggle to find the right response.

Mikel Arteta's side helped themselves to 31 goals in the first seven league games of 2024, but they have scored just seven times in their last five top-flight assignments.

They seemed to run out of ideas when required to chase the game against Bayern, and talk has resurfaced of the need to add a top-class centre-forward in the summer.

It is worth remembering that Arsenal's 75-goal Premier League tally is only one fewer than Manchester City's but their threat seems to have diminished in recent weeks and Wolves could be the next opposing team to take advantage.

Key stat

Wolves have lost only one of their five home matches against teams in the top six

Wolves vs Arsenal team news

Wolves
Matheus Cunha and Nelson Semedo have been ruled out and join Jean-Ricner Bellegarde, Craig Dawson and Pedro Neto on the sidelines. Hee-Chang Hwang looks set to feature but may not be able to fulfil 90 minutes.

Arsenal
Jurrien Timber is long-term absentee but Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard shrugged off minor injuries to start the 1-0 loss away to Bayern Munich on Wednesday.

Probable teams

Wolves (3-4-1-2): Sa; S Bueno, Kilman, T Gomes; Doherty, Doyle, Lemina, Ait-Nouri; J Gomes; Sarabia, Hwang.
Subs: Bentley, Barnett, Traore, H Bueno, Chirewa, Fraser, King.

Arsenal (4-3-3): Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Tomiyasu; Odegaard, Jorginho, Rice; Saka, Havertz, Martinelli.
Subs: Ramsdale, Jesus, Trossard, Nketiah, Kiwior, Zinchenko, Vieira, Partey, Smith Rowe.

Inside info

Wolves

Star man Hee-Chan Hwang
Top scorer Hee-Chan Hwang
Penalty taker Pablo Sarabia
Card magnet Mario Lemina
Assist ace Pablo Sarabia
Set-piece aerial threat Max Kilman

Arsenal

Star man Bukayo Saka
Top scorer Bukayo Saka
Penalty taker Bukayo Saka
Card magnet Kai Havertz
Assist ace Bukayo Saka
Set-piece aerial threat Gabriel

Wolves vs Arsenal bet builder predictions

Wolves or draw double chance
Wolves to be getting over their recent injury problems and look overpriced to avoid defeat against an Arsenal side on a two-game losing run.

Hee-Chan Hwang  to score at any time
Hwang was a key player for Wolves earlier in the season and his return to full fitness could be bad news for the Gunners.

Under 3.5 goals
Arsenal seem to have lost their spark in recent weeks and their fixture at Molineux could be a low-scoring affair.

Pays out at 15-1 with Paddy Power

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