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Premier
League: Wolves vs Burnley
Kickoff
Time: 2023-12-06 03:30 (HKT)
Source:
REUTERS/HANNAH MCKAY
In the last
round of the league, Wolves suffered a 1-2 defeat away to Arsenal, marking
their second consecutive league loss. However, despite this recent losing
streak, it should be noted that Wolves have been performing strongly at home
this season. In their last four home games, they have maintained an unbeaten
record, with two wins and two draws. During this period, Wolves have faced
formidable opponents, including Aston Villa, Newcastle United, Manchester City,
and Tottenham Hotspur. They managed to secure draws against Aston Villa and
Newcastle, and notably defeated both Manchester City and Tottenham. This
impressive home record against top-six teams in the league highlights the
strength of Wolves’ performances at their own stadium. Wolves’ tactical
approach primarily revolves around defensive counterattacks. They rely on their
players’ strong physicality and excel in engaging in physical confrontations.
Their midfield press is also known to be fierce, making it challenging for
opponents to mount effective counterattacks.
Burnley
secured their second league victory in the last round with an impressive 5-0
win over Sheffield United at home. This victory put an end to their seven-game
losing streak across all competitions. However, as a newly promoted team,
Burnley find themselves currently in the relegation zone. Under the management
of Vincent Kompany, Burnley’s tactical philosophy, which worked well in the
English Championship, has faced challenges in the Premier League. While Burnley
were successful in executing a more direct and reduced-dimensional attacking
style in the Championship, their transition to the Premier League has exposed
certain shortcomings. The faster pace and increased physicality of the Premier
League have made it difficult for Burnley to effectively implement their
possession-based tactics and high-pressing style of play.
Wolves have
a clear advantage in terms of overall strength compared to Burnley, and their
tactical system is well-suited to Burnley’s style of play. Furthermore, Burnley
are a relatively young team with many inexperienced players, which may put them
at a disadvantage against the more mature and experienced Wolves squad. Taking
these factors into consideration, it is reasonable to be optimistic about the
Wolves’ chances of securing a victory in this match.
Wolves’ Last
5 Games: LLWLD
23-12-02
Arsenal 2-1 Wolves
23-11-28
Fulham 3-2 Wolves
23-11-11
Wovles 2-1 Tottenham Hotspur
23-11-04
Sheffield United 2-1 Wolves
23-10-29
Wolves 2-2 Newcastle United
Burnley’s
Last 5 Games: WLLLL
23-12-02
Burnley 5-0 Sheffield United
23-11-25
Burnley 1-2 West Ham United
23-11-11
Arsenal 3-1 Burnley
23-11-04
Burnley 0-2 Crystal Palace
23-11-02
Everton 3-0 Burnley
Head To Head
Record:
22-04-24
Burnley 1-0 Wolves
21-12-02
Wolves 0-0 Burnley
21-04-25
Wolves 0-4 Burnley
20-12-22
Burnley 2-1 Wolves
20-07-16
Burnley 1-1 Wolves
Prediction: Wolves to win