Leicester vs Wolves Prediction & Betting Tips - Premier League

Prediction published on 05/11/2020, 21:13  by James | Modified on 05/11/2020 at 22:13 in Premier League Predictions

Leicester City could go top of the Premier League this weekend if they can beat Wolves at the King Power Stadium on Sunday and other results go their way. The Foxes are second in the table, a point behind leaders Liverpool. On a five-game winning streak in all competitions, they have scored 14 goals across that sequence. Wolves, who, despite being sixth, could also take top spot by the end of matchday eight, have 13 points from their opening six games, which leaves them three points behind Liverpool. While Leicester won their last two matches at home, both of those were in the Europa League. Domestically, they have fared far worse, losing their last three home matches. Curiously, given the aforementioned early goal stat, they failed to score in all three of those games. Wolves, meanwhile, are unbeaten in their last four Premier League outings, winning three of those games. Away from home, they have failed to win four of their last six away league matches. The most recent trip was a 1-0 win at Leeds.

Back-to-back heavy defeats to Manchester City and West Ham United forced Nuno Santo to address Wolves' leaky defence. They conceded one goal across the subsequent four fixtures, all of which were low-scoring. Speaking of, three of the last four matches between these teams finished goalless. Five of the last six featured fewer than three goals. We see a similar story unfolding this weekend. Wolves have the quality to nullify Jamie Vardy and should set up in a way that ensures they won't be vulnerable to quick counter-attacks. We give the visitors the slight edge in this encounter but it's safer to back under 2.5 goals.