Wolverhampton Wanderers make the short trip to Villa Park on November 30, looking to get their first win of the season and get a crucial result in a tough West Midlands Derby. With the pressure increasing with each game, and points desperately needed, Rob Edwards will be hoping that his side can address their defensive fragility and discover some composure in the final third. Derby fixtures can often defy form, and Wolves will be aiming to use that volatility to their advantage. Here is our Wolves predicted lineup.
Wolves Predicted Lineup vs Aston Villa In West Midlands Derby
How Wolves Have Lined Up Recently
Last time out, Wolves lost 2-0 to Crystal Palace and lined up in a 5-3-2 formation. Sam Johnstone kept his place in goal, and the back five consisted of Jackson Tchatchoua, Emmanuel Agbadou, Ladislav Krejčí, Toti Gomes and David Møller Wolfe.
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Marshall Munetsi returned to the midfield alongside André and João Gomes. Tolu Arokodare and Jørgen Strand Larsen both started up top.
Wolves Recent Form And Tactics
The Molineux club’s recent form has been worrying, with the side unable to build any momentum. Zero league wins so far and just two points out of a possible 36. Their struggles have stemmed from a lack of creativity in the final third and defensive fragility.
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Given the need to shore things up at the back, Wolves have leaned towards a more cautious set-up in recent weeks, often using a back five to keep the shape and limit opposition space in the wide areas. While this has helped tighten the structure at times, the side still struggles to turn defensive organisation into attacking momentum, leaving them reliant on counter-attacks and isolated moments of quality. Edwards had this to say on the hopes of surviving relegation during the pre-match press conference:
“We’ve come into a really difficult situation, but there is a belief there that we can dig ourselves out of this tough situation. But there is also a realism that it’s never been done before. We want to achieve something incredible, but I understand the position we’re in.”
Injuries To Consider
The Express & Star reports that Matt Doherty is still unavailable but is back in training this week, and Dan Bentley will be out for another couple of weeks.
Wolves Predicted Lineup
GK: Sam Johnstone
Defence: Jackson Tchatchoua – Ladislav Krejčí – Emmanuel Agbadou – Toti Gomes – David Møller Wolfe
Midfield: André – João Gomes – Marshall Munetsi
Forwards: Tolu Arokodare – Jørgen Strand Larsen
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