Overview
Manager Gary O'Neil is under immense pressure as Wolves have yet to win a game in the 2024-2025 Premier League. They have only 3 points and are bottom of the table. Wolves also have the worst defense with 27 goals conceded, an average of 2.7 goals per game.
The sale of Max Kilman without a worthy replacement has severely damaged the Molineux defence. Furthermore, their injury list is always dense. Wolves' biggest bright spot this season has probably been the form of striker Strand Larsen, who is on loan from Celta Vigo.
Meanwhile, Southampton found their first win when defeating Everton in the last round. However, this result still could not satisfy coach Russell Martin. After 10 matches, his team has only scored 7 goals.
Southampton's main striker Cameron Archer has only scored 2 goals in the Premier League so far. Meanwhile, Ben Brereton is the Saints' biggest disappointment.
Facing Southampton's poor attack and shaky defense is an opportunity for Wolves to think about 3 points, especially when they play at home.
Both Southampton and Wolves have stuck with their managers after disappointing starts, but another defeat could have serious consequences, with Martin and O'Neil both likely to be sacked.
Southampton have won just two of their last 16 meetings with Wolves. When the two sides last met in the Premier League two seasons ago, the Saints lost 1-0 at Molineux and 2-1 at home to St Mary's.
Human resources situation
Wolves are doubtful for Sam Johnstone and Bastien Menadjou, while Hwang Hee-Chan, Boubacar Traore, Sasa Kalajdzic, Enso Gonzalez and Yerson Mosquera remain absent.
On the other side of the front line, experienced duo Ryan Fraser and Adam Lallana are still uncertain to play. Meanwhile, Will Smallbone, Ross Stewart and Gavin Bazunu are absent.
Expected lineup:
Wolves: Sa, Bueno, Dawson, T Gomes, Ait-Nouri, J. Gomes, Doyle, Semedo, Strand Larsen, Cunha, Guedes.
Southampton: Ramsdale, Walker-Peters, Manning, Stephens, Harwood-Bellis, Bednarek, Downes, Armstrong, Aribo, Fernandes, Archer.
The match between Wolves and Southampton takes place at 22:00 on November 9 (Vietnam time).
