Wolverhampton Wanderers return to Molinuex for a crucial game against Brentford, with the pressure intensifying on the hosts. Still searching for their first league win of the season, Wolves face a Brentford side capable of punishing mistakes and exploiting defensive uncertainty. With confidence fragile and points desperately needed, Rob Edwards’ team selection will once again be under scrutiny. Here is our Wolves predicted lineup.
Wolves Predicted Lineup vs Brentford As Hosts Seek First League Win
How Wolves Have Lined Up Recently
Wolves have largely stuck with a back three this season, typically setting up in a 3-5-2 or a variation that drops to a back five out of possession. Last time out in a 2-1 loss to Premier League leaders Arsenal, Sam Johnstone started in goal behind a defensive trio of Toti Gomes, Emmanuel Agbadou, and Yerson Mosquera.
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Matt Doherty filled the wingback role on the right, and David Møller Wolfe on the left. In central midfield, André and João Gomes formed the base, with Ladislav Krejčí operating slightly further forward. Hwang Hee-chan partnered with Jørgen Strand Larsen in attack, though Wolves again struggled to create chances.
Wolves Recent Form And Tactics
This season has been deeply challenging for Wolves. They remain rooted to the bottom of the Premier League table, without a league win since April. Goals have been in short supply, while defensive lapses have frequently undone periods of relative control.
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Tactically, Wolves have tended to use a compact, conservative shape, often sitting deep and attempting to break on the counter. However, a lack of pace in transition and limited creativity have made it challenging to turn defensive solidity into any meaningful attacking threat. Against a well-organised Brentford side, discipline and structure will be key.
Injuries, Suspensions, and AFCON
During the pre-match press conference, Edwards provided an update on the players unavailable for the Brentford game. Hugo Bueno and Jean Ricner-Bellegarde both miss the game through injury. Agbadou and Tawanda Chirewa have been called up for their national sides at the Africa Cup of Nations. Mosquera is suspended after accumulating five yellow cards.
Wolves Predicted Lineup vs Brentford
GK: Sam Johnstone
Defence: Santiago Bueno – Ladislav Krejčí – Toti Gomes
Midfield: Matt Doherty – André – João Gomes – Fer López –David Møller Wolfe
Forwards: Hwang Hee-chan – Jørgen Strand Larsen
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