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Wolverhampton Wanderers will take on West Bromwich Albion in the Black Country derby on Sunday, 20 September, a match that means so much to both sets of supporters.
The match marks the first time the two sides have met since the infamous 2024 FA Cup tie, which saw fighting in the stands and on the pitch.
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 predictions.
Wolves vs West Brom key stats
- Wolves have won just one of their last four matches in all competitions.
- West Brom are unbeaten across their last four matches in all competitions.
- Both teams have scored in five of Wolves's six Championship matches this season.
Wolves vs West Brom preview: Can the visitors take something from the game?
Wolves vs West Brom — Tale of the Tape
| Wolves | vs | West Brom |
|---|---|---|
| 8th | Position | 4th |
| 11 | Points | 14 |
| 14 | Goals For | 10 |
| 10 | Goals Against | 7 |
| 1 | Clean Sheets | 2 |
| 14th | Home / Away Rank | 7th |
The saying goes that form goes out the window when it comes to derby matches, but that isn't necessarily true, as confidence and momentum are two of the most important things in football.
Coming into the Black Country derby, it is West Brom who have looked the stronger of the two teams in recent weeks. The Baggies haven't lost any of their last four Championship matches, and have already picked up three away wins in all competitions.
James Morrison deserves immense credit for the job he has done at the Hawthorns, particularly when you consider this is his first job in management. A win at Molineux on Sunday would only enhance his reputation among West Brom supporters, while it could also be enough to see the club go to the top of the league table.
Morrison has a big decision to make this weekend, with Brayann Pereira available again after serving a suspension. Does the right-back come straight back into the team or has Callum Styles earned Morrison's trust?
As for Wolves, results have not been as easy to come by as many expected. As one of the three relegated teams, Wolves were, and still are, expected to be in the thick of the race for promotion.
After a strong start to the season, the Old Gold have struggled in recent weeks, winning just one of their last four matches in all competitions. Within that run, they have lost to Everton and West Ham, and drawn with Birmingham City.
The Birmingham City draw was arguably the most disappointing result of the lot, not just because it was against local rivals but because of the manner in which they threw away three points, with Jackson Tchatchoua scoring a comical own goal.
Manager Cesar Peixoto has come under fire this week, as his decision to play Raul Jimenez in the Carabao Cup backfired, with the Mexican hobbling off injured in the first-half. Jimenez has been ruled out of the derby, as has new signing Rafiki Said.
Wolves vs West Brom form guide & betting tips
| Wolves | vs | West Brom |
|---|---|---|
WLDWL |
Form | LDWWD |
| 10 | Points | 8 |
| 6th | Form Table | 12th |
| 12 | Goals For | 5 |
| 8 | Goals Against | 5 |
LDW |
Form (Championship) | WWD |
Whispers predicts: Wolves 1-1 West Brom
West Brom have proven to be a hard team to defeat in recent weeks, and the loss of Jimenez is a big blow for Wolves. West Brom or draw double chance has been best priced at 1/1.
Both teams have scored in three of the last four Black Country derbies. Both teams to score has been priced at 4/5.
Jimmy-Jay Morgan has scored three league goals for West Brom this season. Morgan to score anytime has been priced at 3/1.
> West Brom or draw at 1/1 (2.00) | Likelihood: Probable
> BTTS at 4/5 (1.80) | Likelihood: Probable
> Morgan to score anytime at 3/1 (4.00) | Likelihood: Possible