Wolves on a Hot Streak Face Downcast Leicester at Molineux
Molineux Stadium is bracing for a Premier League match dripping with stark contrasts. Wolves, fresh off five straight wins, square up to Leicester, a side whose relegation fate is already sealed and whose season has been one to forget. This isn't just a routine fixture—it's a test of momentum against misfortune.
Wolves can barely put a foot wrong lately. After sneaking past Manchester United with a 1-0 victory and amassing five victories on the bounce, their place in the table has never looked more secure. The mood in Wolverhampton is buzzing. Their previous five league games have seen sharp performances in attack and a real sense of tactical discipline, especially at home where they've netted five goals over their last two matches. Their dominance isn't just a flash—it's backed by clear, consistent play from the likes of Matheus Cunha and Pablo Sarabia, who are making things happen up front.
On the flip side, Leicester’s misery is hard to sugarcoat. With 27 losses in 33 matches, their Premier League campaign has gone from bad to worse. Defending has been their Achilles’ heel, letting in at least two goals in three of their last four away games. Leicester's defensive structure has crumbled game after game, and their back line is stretched even thinner this weekend with key absentees like Fatawu and Souttar. Fans looking for a glimmer of old magic may remember their past head-to-heads, but even that won’t inspire much comfort given Wolves’ 3-0 win last December at the King Power.
Team News, Tactics, and the Battle for Pride
The Wolves squad comes into this one with a swagger, but there are concerns in goal—José Sá, their solid shot-stopper, might not be available. Even then, Wolves’ supporting cast looks far more robust compared to Leicester’s threadbare roster. Andre, the creative midfielder, is on fire and worth watching for his ability to pull defenses apart and drive attacking moves from deep.
Neither team is particularly strong on set pieces—both rank near the bottom for average corners won each game—which means open-play chances are likely to decide the contest. For Wolves, that’s just fine. Their attack is fluid and their home support won’t let them take the foot off the gas. The biggest question is less about the result and more about how much Wolves can boost their goal difference against a reeling Foxes side.
For Leicester, there’s little but pride left to play for. Salvaging something—anything—to make the trip home less demoralizing is likely the only target. With their defensive woes and limited options up front, it may just be damage limitation at this point. Their fans will remember the good times, but right now, the club needs a full rethink from top to bottom.
Pundits and fans alike are calling this one for Wolves, with a predicted 2-0 scoreline sounding almost generous to Leicester. Unless something dramatic happens, this looks set to be another nail in the coffin for a Foxes team desperate for the summer break.