Match Overview

The Matchday 7 fixture between Wolverhampton and Brighton is scheduled for October 5 at Molineux Stadium. Here’s our comprehensive prediction, betting odds, and statistical analysis for Wolverhampton vs Brighton.

Wolverhampton: Team Form and Overview

The team managed to halt a five-match losing streak in the league by securing a 1-1 draw against Tottenham in the previous round. However, Wolverhampton’s run of conceding goals has now extended to 10 consecutive matches. Notably, only three other clubs in the 2025/26 Premier League season have yet to keep a single clean sheet. This crucial first point allowed Vitor Pereira’s squad to narrow the gap to the safe 17th position to four points.

Key Statistics for Wolverhampton

• The team has scored no more than one goal in 6 of their last 7 Premier League encounters.
• At home, the club has failed to win in their last 5 league matches (1 draw, 4 losses).
• Wolverhampton conceded at least two goals in 5 of their last 7 home games in this tournament.

Wolverhampton’s Projected Lineup (3-4-3)*

Sam Johnstone – Ladislav Krejci, Matt Doherty, Santiago Bueno – Andre, Joao Gomes, Hugo Bueno, Marshall Manetsi – John Arias, Jorgen Larsen, Hwang Hee-chan.

Brighton: Team Form and Overview

In the previous round, the team secured an away victory against Chelsea with a 3-1 scoreline. Fabian Hürzeler’s side has remained undefeated in 9 of their last 11 league matches (6 wins, 3 draws), though they kept only one clean sheet during this period. Furthermore, in the 2025/26 Premier League, Brighton is one of four teams yet to keep a clean sheet. Following their latest win, the team has climbed to 9th place in the league table.

Key Statistics for Brighton

• Both teams scored in 7 of Brighton’s last 8 Premier League matches.
• Away from home, the team has a 7-match uncompromising streak in the league (3 wins, 4 losses).
• In 6 of their last 8 away matches in this tournament, the club conceded exactly 1 or 2 goals.

Brighton’s Projected Lineup (4-3-3)*

Bart Verbruggen – Joël Veltman, Jan Paul van Hecke, Lewis Dunk, Ferdi Kadıoğlu – Kaoru Mitoma, Diego Gómez, Carlos Baleba – Yasin Ayari, Yankuba Minte, Georginio Rutter.

Team News: Injuries

Defenders Solly March and Adam Webster, along with forward Julio Enciso, are sidelined due to injuries.

Referee Analysis

Jared Gillett (England)

Referee Statistics (2024/25 – 2025/26 Premier League)

Matches – 20 (Premier League, 2024/25 – 2025/26);

Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 77;

Average yellow cards per match – 3.8;

Red cards shown – 1;

Average fouls per match – 21;

Penalties awarded – 20%.

Match Prediction: Wolverhampton vs Brighton

Wolverhampton’s Struggles

Vitor Pereira’s men have finally secured their first points of the current championship campaign, though this offers little comfort to Wolverhampton supporters. Their beloved team has been unable to win for 10 consecutive Premier League matches (2 draws, 8 losses), conceding a total of 21 goals during this dismal run. Even playing on home turf hasn’t helped the club achieve positive results; their last victory at Molineux was at the end of last season against relegated Leicester. In that particular match, the club managed to keep a clean sheet, but since then, they have conceded 13 goals in 5 home fixtures.

Brighton’s Superior Form

Brighton appears to be in significantly better shape at present. In the league standings, Fabian Hürzeler’s squad leads their immediate opponents by seven points. The club also boasts impressive victories over Manchester United and Chelsea. Additionally, Brighton has found the net in 13 of their last 14 Premier League appearances, scoring at least twice in nine of those instances.

Final Prediction

The visitors are expected to secure points in a high-scoring match. My prediction: Brighton to not lose and Total Over 1.5 goals with odds of 1.60

Author: Alexey Tarabrin

Disclaimer

*The starting lineup for each team refers to their previous match in this tournament.