Date: 22nd January 2024
Kick-Off: 19:45 UK, 20:45 CET
Venue: Amex Stadium
TV: TNT Sports
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Brighton vs Wolves: Top free betting tips
Brighton welcome Wolves to the Amex Stadium on Monday 22 January in a match that looks close to call on paper. Both teams have enjoyed rollercoaster-like form all season which makes this a hard match to predict. Our Brighton vs Wolves prediction is for the Seagulls to narrowly come out on top in what will be a match of cat and mouse between two tactical masterminds.
Match result prediction: Brighton to win
Brighton have enjoyed highs and lows this season from winning their Europa League group to long stretches of form without a win. At present, they are in a good place with just one loss in their last eight matches in all competitions while at home, have lost just once all season. Wolves, meanwhile, are in good form themselves and have won four of their last five in all comps. However, their away league form isn't great (four losses in their last five) which leans us towards Brighton here.
Total goals prediction: Over 2.5 goals
Brighton are perhaps more forward-thinking than Wolves with Gary O'Neil's men preferring to do their attacking work on the counter. However, that should suit them here against a Brighton team who will certainly play on the front foot at home. It sets us up for an intriguing match that should see chances at both ends of the pitch. Brighton have scored eight goals in their last three matches while Wolves have scored eleven in their last four.
Correct score prediction: Brighton 2-1 Wolves
Brighton need a win here to set them back on the right path towards European qualification and we expect them to get the job done. Wolves were forced into an FA Cup replay in the week so they will have some tired legs in their ranks while Brighton have had two weeks off. We're going for Brighton 2-1 Wolves.
Brighton vs Wolves team news
Brighton predicted lineup vs Wolves
Brighton have enjoyed two weeks of rest and recuperation which has included a warm-weather training camp in Dubai. This has allowed some players to regain fitness including Webster and Igor who should both be fit to return to the defence if needed while Solly March has an outside chance of making the squad after being spotted in training in Dubai. In terms of absentees, Adingra and Mitoma are on international duty while Veltman, Lamptey, Enciso and Fai are all injured.
Verbruggen – Hinshelwood, Webster, Dunk, Igor, Estupinan – Gilmour, Gross – Welbeck, Ferguson, Pedro
Wolves predicted lineup vs Brighton
Wolves also have some players away on international duty with Boubacar Traore and Rayan Aït-Nouri at AFCON 2023 and Hwang Hee-Chan and Justin Hubner at the Asia Cup. Meanwhile, Joao Gomes will miss out on the match due to suspension. Pedro Neto is yet to start for Wolves since returning from a hamstring injury in December but Gary O'Neil could be tempted to throw him in from the start on Monday.
Sa – Semedo, Kilman, Dawson, Toti, Doherty – Hodge, Doyle – Sarabia, Cunha, Neto
Brighton vs Wolves: What the fans think
Brighton fans call for another belter
Another Estupiñán banger against Wolves
Who says no?#bhafc
— Spade (@SpadeBHAFC) January 18, 2024
Wolves fans want Dawson to return
No defender in the premier league this season makes more blocks per 90 than Craig Dawson.
Does he make it straight back into the 11 vs Brighton on Monday?
For me he absolutely starts. #WWFC #Wolves pic.twitter.com/KqqcN0YpDp
— Jake (@JakeGorfin) January 17, 2024
How far will Wolves fans travel to the Amex Stadium?
Wolves have a long journey down south to Brighton on Monday night and the option of a train has been taken out of their hands due to the kick-off time. The last train that would get them back to Wolverhampton departs Brighton at 21:39 – shortly after the full-time whistle so driving is the only option for the travelling Wolves fans. The journey will take around three and a half hours down the M40 and M25 and the total distance is 190 miles.
Brighton vs Wolves: Tickets
Brighton have sold all of their tickets for the match against Wolves with the club now urging members and season ticket holders to use the ticket exchange to pick up any returns. Wolves were given an allocation of 2,940 tickets and there are a limited number still available. To buy one, you will need to have a registered account on the Wolves website that has been active for more than two weeks.
FAQs: Brighton vs Wolves
Who is the referee? Craig Pawson is the referee for Brighton vs Wolves.
Who is the Brighton manager? Roberto de Zerbi is the Brighton manager.
Where are the two teams in the league? Brighton are 8th in the Premier League table and Wolves are 11th in the Premier League.