Wolves' Desperate Gamble Against a Team Finding Their Feet

Moyen Score Futmetrix: 38/100. This is a genuine six-pointer—Wolves are drowning at the foot of the table with zero wins in 12 games, and Brentford represent a lifeline they cannot afford to miss.

The Setup

Wolves have become the Premier League's cautionary tale. Two points from twelve matches, a -20 goal difference, and five consecutive defeats paint a picture of a club in freefall. The Stakes are existential—every point now feels like a reprieve from the drop. Brentford, by contrast, sit comfortably in eighth with 19 points, their form a mixed but stable W-L-W-L-W pattern that suggests a team finding equilibrium after early-season turbulence.

Key Battle

The midfield duel will determine whether Wolves can disrupt Brentford's rhythm. Brentford's press and transition game thrive on controlling tempo; Wolves must absorb pressure and hit on the break. If the hosts can win possession in dangerous areas and feed their attacking outlets, they create chaos. If Brentford dominate the middle third, Wolves' defensive frailties will be ruthlessly exposed.

Our Prediction

Brentford's superior quality and composure prove decisive. Wolves show early desperation—a flurry of dangerous moments—but Brentford's clinical finishing prevails. Igor Thiago, the in-form Brentford forward with 6 goals in 5 matches, finds space in the second half. Wolves grab a consolation late, but it's not enough. Brentford 2-1 Wolves—a result that deepens Wolves' crisis and confirms Brentford as a mid-table fixture.