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Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Leicester City Preview

• Tournament: Premier League
• Date: 26th April
• Kick-off Time: 02:00 PM GMT

• Venue: Molineux Stadium

  Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Leicester City is set to take place at the Molineux Stadium on 26th April in a Premier League fixture. Wolves are one of the best teams in the Premier League right now and are on an incredible winning streak, winning their last five games, which includes an impressive victory over Manchester United as well. As of now, they are in 15th place with 38 points, winning 11 games, drawing five, and losing 17. Although Wolves are doing well right now, their season thus far has been mixed. Still, they are within splitting distance of a mid-table finish and need to finish the season strongly.

  Leicester City, on the other hand, have been poor this season and are confirmed to be relegated as well. The Foxes are in 19th place with 18 points, winning only four games, drawing six, and losing a staggering 23. They have fewer points than games played and more losses than wins and draws combined, which signifies a difficult season that is still some way away from ending. Leicester have been winless in their past five league games, and have not won a single match in 14 games across all competitions.

Wolverhampton Wanderers Team News

The hosts have quite a few injuries piled up, with Hwang Hee Chan, Bellegarde, goalkeepers Johnstone and Jose Sa doubtful for the clash against Leicester City. The confirmed absentees are Mosquera, Chiwome, Gonzalez, Kalajdzic, and Cardoso De Lima. Still, considering their recent form and their opponents on the day, Wolves will be looking for a straightforward win.

Leicester City Team News

The Foxes have a fairly fit squad, and manager Ruud Van Nistelrooy has a lot of options to choose from against Wolves. The confirmed absentees are Fatawu and Souttar, who are facing a cruciate ligament injury and an Achilles tendon rupture, respectively. Nistelrooy has a difficult run to contend with but can fortunately call upon his best players for this game.

Predicted Lineups

Wolverhampton Wanderers Predicted Lineup (3-4-3)

Goalkeeper: Bentley

Defenders: Gomes, Agbadou, Bueno

Midfielders: Ait-Nouri, Andre, Joao Gomes, Semedo

Forwards: Cunha, Strand Larsen, Munetsi

Leicester City Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)

Goalkeeper: Hermansen

Defenders: Pereira, Faes, Coady, Thomas

Midfielders: Ndidi, El Khannouss, Soumare

Forwards: Cordova Reid, Vardy, Mavididi

Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Leicester City H2H Record

Wolves and Leicester City have faced each other 92 times in their history, with Wolves winning 30 times, Leicester City winning 29 times, and the remaining matches ending in draws. Three of their last five meetings have ended in draws, with each winning one apiece.

Key Players To Watch In Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Leicester City

Matheus Cunha (Wolverhampton Wanderers)

The Brazilian international has already outdone his previous season's tally of 12 goals and seven assists this season. As of now, Matheus Cunha has scored 14 goals and has five assists in 28 Premier League appearances. He is more than just a goal-scorer and many top clubs are looking to sign him, with Manchester United leading the race. This only signifies his potential and threat as an attacking player, which an out-of-form Leicester City definitely has to look out for.

Jamie Vardy (Leicester City)

Vardy is 38 years old and is still a key player to watch for Leicester City because he is simply that good. Jamie Vardy has scored seven goals and has four assists this season in 31 Premier League appearances. Although this is less than his usual tally considering the fact that he is a PL Golden Boot winner, his decline is due to his age and the current form of his team as well. Nonetheless, Jamie Vardy is still a very clinical striker and does his best to make the best of every opportunity he gets.

Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Leicester City Prediction

The head-to-head record between these two teams has been very intense with Wolves winning 30 times and Leicester winning 29 times. However, the current form tips the odds in favor of the hosts. Wolves' winning streak despite missing out on a few players against Leicester City's winless streak just means one outcome, which is likely to be a comfortable win for the hosts.

Prediction: Wolverhampton Wanderers 3-0 Leicester City

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