Wolves vs Southampton predictions: Wolves line-up
Wolves travel to St. Mary’s to face Southampton on Saturday hoping to bounce back from the FA Cup heartbreak.
The Midlands outfit suffered FA Cup semi-final extra-time defeat to Watford, who stunned Nuno Espirito Santo’s men by coming from two goals down to win 3-2. Wolves will be eager to put their FA Cup disappointment behind and get a positive result at St. Mary’s at the weekend.
Southampton, on the other hand, are desperate for points at the moment as they lie just outside the relegation zone on 33 points.
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As far as injuries and suspension are concerned, Nuno has no worries at the moment.
Probable Wolves XI
Formation: 3-1-4-2
Manager: Nuno Espirito Santo
Rui Patricio (GK)
Patricio has been impressive in goal for Wolves and is expected to continue on Saturday.
Matt Doherty (RWB)
Doherty has been excellent for Wolves with his marauding runs down the right and crossing. He is a certain starter at St. Mary’s.
Ryan Bennett (RCB)
Bennett brings the much-needed physicality and strength to the Wolves backline. A no-nonsense defender, the 29-year-old should start this game.
Connor Coady (CB)
Coady has been a mainstay in the Wolves squad and is expected to lead the backline against Southampton on Saturday.
Willy Boly (LCB)
Boly has been a rock at the back for Wolves this season and his presence will be important against an attacking Southampton side this weekend.
Jonny Castro (LWB)
A tenacious, hard-working defender, Jonny is expected to keep his place at left wing-back.
Ruben Neves (CDM)
Neves is an excellent distributor of the ball and has the ability to pick the right pass in the final third make him indispensable for Wolves.
Joao Moutinho (LCM)
Moutinho’s influence to this Wolves side has been massive so far. His creativity coupled with his work-rate helps the team tick all over.
Leander Dendoncker (RCM)
Dendoncker is an aggressive player who provides a much-needed physicality and
Diogo Jota (LS)
With 7 goals and 4 assists so far this season, Jota has been a key player for the Midlands outfit. He would be hoping to help his team claim all three points at Southampton.
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Raul Jimenez (RS)
Jimenez has been a revelation for Wolves and is expected to partner Jota up front on Saturday.
