Wolverhampton Wanderers are set to face Southampton at St. Mary’s Stadium on March 15 in a crucial Premier League clash. Both teams are battling to avoid relegation, making this encounter vital for their campaigns. Wolves will be eager to build momentum and strengthen their current position in the table. Here is our Wolves predicted lineup.
Wolves Predicted Lineup Vs Southampton In Vital Relegation Clash
How Wolves Have Lined Up Recently
In their recent 1-1 draw with Everton on March 8, Wolves deployed a 3-4-2-1 formation. The lineup featured José Sá in goal; a back three of Matt Doherty, Emmanuel Agbadou, and Toti Gomes; a midfield quartet of Nélson Semedo, João Gomes, André, and Rayan Aït-Nouri; and an attacking trio of Marshal Munetsi, Jørgen Strand Larsen, and Jean-Ricner Bellegarde.
Wolves Recent Form And Tactics
Wolves have experienced mixed results in recent fixtures. On February 22, they secured a 1-0 victory over Bournemouth, with Matheus Cunha scoring the decisive goal. However, they suffered a 2-1 defeat to Fulham, despite G. Gomes netting an equaliser. In their latest outing, they managed a 1-1 draw with Everton, with Munetsi scoring his first goal for the club.
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Under manager Vítor Pereira, Wolves have adopted a 3-4-2-1 formation, emphasising defensive solidity and swift transitions. This setup features a back three, with wing-backs providing width and two attacking midfielders supporting the lone striker. The midfield duo of Gomes and André have been instrumental in breaking up opposition play and initiating attacks.
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Wing-backs Semedo and Aït-Nouri provide width, while attacking midfielders Munetsi and Bellegarde support Striker Strand Larsen. Since Pereira took over in December, this tactical approach has made Wolves more competitive. Still, the absence of key players like Cunha has sometimes led to a lack of creativity in the final third, as they prepare to face Southampton, maintaining defensive discipline and capitalising on counter-attacking opportunities will be crucial.
Injuries And Suspensions To Consider
The Wanderers have no fresh injury concerns ahead of the Southampton game. Pereira said at the press conference: “Having a fully fit squad to choose from is very important as it gives us more options. We can do more from the bench, and this is vital for us”.
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Boubacar Traore, Enso Gonzalez, Sasa Kalajdzic, Yerson Mosquera, and Leon Chiwomeremain on the sidelines with long-term injuries. Cunha remains suspended after his red card against Bournemouth on March 1.
Wolverhampton Wanderers Predicted Lineup Vs Southampton
GK: José Sá
Defence: Matt Doherty, Emmanuel Agbadou & Toti Gomes
Midfield: Nélson Semedo, André, João Gomes & Rayan Aït-Nouri
Forwards: Jean-Ricner Bellegarde, Jørgen Strand Larsen, & Marshall Munetsi