{"id":660541,"date":"2025-10-18T03:00:15","date_gmt":"2025-10-18T07:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=660541"},"modified":"2025-10-17T15:43:55","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T19:43:55","slug":"sunderland-predicted-lineup-vs-wolves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2025\/10\/18\/sunderland-predicted-lineup-vs-wolves\/","title":{"rendered":"Sunderland Predicted Lineup vs Wolves"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ninth-placed Sunderland, who have impressed so far on their Premier League return, face bottom-of-the-table and winless Wolves at the Stadium of Light on Saturday afternoon. The Black Cats will be hoping to continue their unbeaten home form and increase the misery on their opponents. Wolves will be desperate to record their first league win, but doing it in front of another sold-out crowd on Wearside could prove to be too tough for a team low on confidence.<\/p>\n<p>Here is our Sunderland predicted lineup.<\/p>\n<p>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2025\/10\/17\/latest-injury-and-team-news-ahead-of-sunderland-vs-wolves\/\" target=\"_self\">Latest Injury and Team News Ahead of Sunderland vs Wolves<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Goalkeeper: Robin Roefs<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Sunderland Predicted Lineup vs Wolves on October 18<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Goalkeeper: Robin Roefs<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"getty embed image\" style=\"background-color: #fff; display: inline-block; font-family: Roboto,sans-serif; color: #a7a7a7; font-size: 11px; width: 100%; max-width: 594px;\">\n<div style=\"padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left;\"><a style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2232865624\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"overflow: hidden; position: relative; height: 0; padding: 61.952858% 0 0 0; width: 100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display: inline-block; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0;\" src=\"\/\/embed.gettyimages.com\/embed\/2232865624?et=w35fMPi9Ra5aa6oH5-awMg&amp;tld=com&amp;sig=uxxz8KD1Xp-ffzAE2-vpmtkuHzl49Zsh5vMzd8Cpv5o=&amp;caption=true&amp;ver=1\" width=\"594\" height=\"368\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>A string of impressive performances since signing during the summer has made him a fan favourite. An excellent shot stopper with exceptional positional sense.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Right-back: Trai Hume<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Northern Ireland international and fan favourite has adapted to the Premier League with ease. A tough-tackling fullback who likes to get forward.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Centre back: Nordi Mukiele<\/strong><br \/>\nA right-back by trade, but he has shown how capable he is as a central defender. His long throws could be a huge problem for the Wolves&#8217; defence.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Centre back: Omar Alderete<\/strong><br \/>\nWas substituted while on international duty due to injury; however, it is not thought to be serious. Has impressed since signing and scored the winner at Nottingham Forest.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Left-back: Arthur Masuaku<\/strong><br \/>\nHas much to prove following two performances that have left much to be desired. His first home start against the league&#8217;s bottom side will hopefully make a difference.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<p><strong>Midfield: Granit Xhaka<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"getty embed image\" style=\"background-color: #fff; display: inline-block; font-family: Roboto,sans-serif; color: #a7a7a7; font-size: 11px; width: 100%; max-width: 594px;\">\n<div style=\"padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left;\"><a style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2232235642\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"overflow: hidden; position: relative; height: 0; padding: 66.66667% 0 0 0; width: 100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display: inline-block; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0;\" src=\"\/\/embed.gettyimages.com\/embed\/2232235642?et=HaXEdT7zTN1KIxAm9QiIMg&amp;tld=com&amp;sig=1lJ50AITBzFDHVhpoHguw5A9PDp9B_UDt0OKH1kPmJo=&amp;caption=true&amp;ver=1\" width=\"594\" height=\"396\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Arguably, the signing of the summer, not just for Sunderland, but for the Premier League. His experience has shone during the first seven games.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Midfield: Noah Sadiki<\/strong><br \/>\nA doubt leading up to the game; however, should he get through training without issues, he is likely to start. His energy in midfield has been a highlight so far.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Midfield: Chris Rigg<\/strong><br \/>\nStill young but hugely talented. He was substituted during the last home game following a sending off, but impressed during his time on the field.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Left wing: Enzo Le Fee<\/strong><br \/>\nYet to show his true form in the Premier League this season, but on his day is not only a match-winner but a player who can open up any opposition defence.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Right wing: Chemsdine Talbi<\/strong><br \/>\nThe winger has shown glimpses of his talent since arriving in the summer, and there is much more to come. Joy against a defence struggling for confidence could do wonders for him.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Striker: Wilson Isidor<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"getty embed image\" style=\"background-color: #fff; display: inline-block; font-family: Roboto,sans-serif; color: #a7a7a7; font-size: 11px; width: 100%; max-width: 594px;\">\n<div style=\"padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left;\"><a style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2236572595\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"overflow: hidden; position: relative; height: 0; padding: 67.171715% 0 0 0; width: 100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display: inline-block; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0;\" src=\"\/\/embed.gettyimages.com\/embed\/2236572595?et=zgm9k6JGQyB1yvui9ywaGg&amp;tld=com&amp;sig=MlNdB_t-bmdmpGEpgy2bD5rzKCbB87uq5WAhZsWfc_0=&amp;caption=true&amp;ver=1\" width=\"594\" height=\"399\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Scored in every home game so far this season, and he and the fans will be hoping for another this weekend.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Substitutes<\/strong>: Patterson, Ballard, Neil, Brobbey, Traore, Mayenda, Geertruida, O\u2019Nien, Adingra<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Featured image courtesy of Credit IMAGO \/ Focus Images, Recording Date 16.08.2025, Media ID 1065186620. 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