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Sunderland will be looking to put their 5-0 thumping by Nottingham Forest behind them as they travel to Molineux to face Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon.
Indeed, it was a humiliation for the Black Cats on their own turf, but they are still enjoying a great first season in the top flight since earning promotion.
Meanwhile, Wolves will be playing in the Championship come next term, and only pride is at stake as they play out their remaining four Premier League matches.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our Today's betting tips page for more of our expert Premier League predictions!
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Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Sunderland key stats
- Wolves are on a three-game losing streak.
- Sunderland have won two of their last four matches (L2).
- Sunderland are also unbeaten in the previous four H2Hs in all competitions (W2, D2).
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Sunderland preview: Black Cats to get back on track?
| Wolves | vs | Sunderland |
|---|---|---|
| 20th | Position | 12th |
| 17 | Points | 46 |
| 24 | Goals For | 36 |
| 62 | Goals Against | 45 |
| 4 | Clean Sheets | 10 |
| 18th | Home Rank | 8th |
| 20th | Away Rank | 15th |
Wolves are now officially relegated to the Championship, with only pride to play for in their final four games.
However, they can still avoid finishing bottom of the Premier League, with them only three points behind Burnley in 19th.
That would provide a small financial boost that can be used for next season, where their aim will surely be to bounce straight back up.
Rob Edwards has made Wolves at least more competitive since taking over, and he will still want his team to put in a performance in front of the home faithful here.
Meanwhile, Regis Le Bris experienced a game no manager would want in their career as his Sunderland side were thrashed 5-0 on home soil last time out by Forest.
Thankfully for the Black Cats, the result does not affect them too much in terms of the table, as they should be safe from relegation and can even still make a late charge towards the European places.
They are also unbeaten in the last four meetings against Wolves across all competitions (W2, D2), and so hold a psychological advantage come Saturday.
Sunderland are also four points above North East rivals Newcastle United, and win here would really put them in pole position in terms of finishing above the Magpies come the end of the season.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Sunderland form guide & betting tips
| Wolves | vs | Sunderland |
|---|---|---|
| L-D-L-L-L | League Form | L-W-W-L-L |
| 4 | Points | 6 |
| 17th | Form Table | 13th |
| 4 | Goals For | 6 |
| 11 | Goals Against | 11 |
| L-D-L-L-L | Form (all comps) | L-W-W-L-L |
Whispers predicts: Wolverhampton Wanderers 0-1 Sunderland
The visitors are favourites for victory, and given their superior form and league position, we are backing Sunderland to win at 5/4.
We are not expecting too many goals though, as both teams are among the bottom four in terms of goals scored in the league so far this season.
Under 1.5 goals at 12/5 is therefore our second pick.
Our final punt looks at the HT market, given that only Wolves (two) have scored fewer away league goals before the break than Sunderland's four.
Under 0.5 1st half goals at 2/1 is also one to watch out for in our eyes, and our overall prediction of a 1-0 Sunderland victory can be backed at 7/1.
> Sunderland to win at 5/4 | Likelihood: Possible
> Under 0.5 1st half goals at 2/1 | Likelihood: Possible
> Under 1.5 goals at 12/5 | Likelihood: Possible