Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Fulham

Molineux Stadium sets the stage for a mid-table Premier League contest between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Fulham.

Wolverhampton’s quest to secure a coveted European finish took a tumble last week as a 3-0 thumping at the hands of Newcastle United knocked them down from a promising run of three wins from four league matches (L1). Despite commencing this round in mid-table, they trail seventh-placed West Ham by only four points, highlighting the significance of snapping a three-game winless streak against Fulham (D2, L1). Molineux should provide a perfect backdrop, yet Gary O’Neil’s men have lost twice in their last three home league outings (W1), with a narrow 1-0 win against dead-last Sheffield United their only success in that sequence. O’Neil has inspired Wolves’ scoring potential this term, with the Midlands outfit averaging 1.5 goals per game, their highest in Premier League history.

On the other hand, Fulham built on a stunning 2-1 win at Manchester United on their last Premier League travel, demolishing Brighton 3-0 at home in the previous round to move within three points of their hosts. Still stranded in the lower reaches, the Cottagers are at least safe from relegation, boasting a significant 15-point lead on the bottom three. But their away form has only proved a burden for more ambitious hopes, with Marco Silva’s side racking up just two wins on their Premier League road trips this season (D4, L7). It’s worth noting they’re unbeaten in their last two away league games (W1, D1), netting precisely twice on both occasions. While scoring hasn’t been a problem for Fulham, keeping their opposition at bay has proved above them, with the visitors last keeping a clean sheet in away league action in September.