Wolves will face Blackburn Rovers in the fourth round of the FA Cup on Sunday, February 9, 2025. Kickoff will be at 12:30 PM at Ewood Park. This encounter marks the first meeting between the two sides since October 2016 and the first time in the FA Cup since the 1960 final, which Wolves won.
Wolves come into this match following a 2-0 victory over Aston Villa in the Premier League on February 1, 2025. This win will surely boost their confidence as they shift focus to the FA Cup. How will Wolves line up? We look to answer that question with our predicted lineup.
Wolverhampton Wanderers Predicted Lineup vs Blackburn Rovers
How Wolves Have Lined Up Recently
In their recent fixtures, Wolves have predominantly used a 4-3-3 formation, which usually consists of José Sa in goal, a defensive line of Matt Doherty, Emmanuel Agbadou, Toti Gomes, and Nélson Semedo, a midfield trio of André, Jean-Ricner Bellegarde, and Rayan Aït-Nouri, and an attacking trio comprising Pablo Sarabia, Gonçalo Guedes, and Matheus Cunha.
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Wolves Recent Form And Tactics
The Molineux club have experienced a challenging period recently, marked by a series of defeats to Newcastle United, Chelsea, and Arsenal. However, the team showed resilience by securing a 2-0 win against Aston Villa on February 1. Wolves also won 2-1 in the third round of the FA Cup vs Bristol City to book their place in the fourth round.
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In their recent matches, they typically employ a 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 approach. Under new manager Victor Pereira, the team has shifted to a more possession-based approach. Wing-backs are essential in this system, providing width and support in attack and defence. Defensive frailties have been evident this season, mainly when dealing with high-pressing teams and set pieces. As Wolves look for consistency, balancing a solid defence with the attacking intent remains key.
Injuries To Consider
Due to injury, Wolves will be without Boubacar Traore, Enso Gonzalez, Sasa Kalajdzic, Yerson Mosquera, and Jorgen Stand Larsen. Joao Gomes is also available for selection after serving a one-match ban for a red card against Arsenal.
Wolverhampton Wanderers Predicted Lineup Vs Blackburn Rovers
GK: Dan Bentley
RWB: Matt Doherty
CB: Nasser Djiga
CB: Toti Gomes
LWB: Pedro Lima
CM: Jean-Ricner Bellegarde
CM: Marshall Munetsi
RW: Rodrigo Gomes
AM: Mateus Cunha
LW: Gonçalo Guedes
ST: Hwang Hee-chan
