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Premier League: Brentford vs Wolves
Kickoff Time: 2023-12-28 03:30 (HKT)
Source: REUTERS/TONY OBRIEN
Brentford’s recent performance has indeed
experienced a decline. In their last league match, they suffered a 1-2 defeat
at home against Aston Villa. This loss marked their third consecutive defeat in
the league. Over the past six rounds, Brentford have only managed one victory
and endured five losses, indicating a sluggish state of form. Brentford
typically employ a 4-3-3 formation, focusing on ball control, ground-based
attacks, quick transition play, and compact defensive organization. Despite
their recent struggles, it is worth noting that Brentford have demonstrated
strong performances at home. In their last five home games, they have achieved
three victories and suffered two losses. During this period, their only defeats
came against Arsenal and Aston Villa, both by a narrow margin of one goal.
Therefore, the effectiveness of their home games should not be underestimated.
Wolves secured an impressive 2-1 victory over
Chelsea at home in the last round. Over the past four league matches, they have
recorded two wins, one draw, and one loss, indicating a relatively good form.
Wolves typically employ a 3-4-2-1 formation and rely on defensive
counterattacks as their tactical approach. One of their notable strengths is
the players’ strong physicality, along with a fierce midfield press that is
unafraid of engaging in ground duels with opponents. However, Wolves have
struggled with their away performances. In their last four away games, they
have suffered defeats in all of them. Notably, they even lost to Sheffield
United, who positioned at the bottom of the league.
Although Wolves have better recent performances
than Brentford, but their overall strength seems almost at the same level.
Brentford’s strong home form, combined with the Wolves’ poor away performances,
suggests that Brentford have a higher likelihood of returning to winning way.
Brentford’s Last 5 Games: LLLWL
23-12-17 Brentford 1-2 Aston Villa
23-12-09 Sheffield United 1-0 Brentford
23-12-07 Brighton 2-1 Brentford
23-12-02 Brentford 3-1 Luton Town
23-11-26 Brentford 0-1 Arsenal
Wolves’ Last 5 Games: WLDWL
23-12-24 Wolves 2-1 Manchester United
23-12-17 West Ham United 3-0 Wolves
23-12-09 Wolves 1-1 Nottingham Forest
23-12-06 Wolves 1-0 Burnley
23-12-02 Arsenal 2-1 Wolves
Head To Head Record:
23-04-15 Wolves 2-0 Brentford
22-10-29 Brentford 1-1 Wolves
22-01-22 Brentford 1-2 Wolves
21-09-18 Wolves 0-2 Brentford
18-01-03 Wolves 3-0 Brentford
Prediction:
Brentford to win