Monday night’s Premier League clash presents an intriguing matchup as European hopefuls Brentford host bottom-of-the-table Wolves. The match will be played at the Gtech Community Stadium on March 16, with kick-off at 20:00 (GMT).
On paper, the home side are clear favourites, but Wolves have shown in recent rounds that they are capable of beating anyone – even Liverpool.
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Brentford chasing European places
Brentford head into the match sitting 7th in the table. From 29 games they have collected 44 points (13 wins, 5 draws, 11 losses) and are seriously pushing for a place in next season’s European competitions.
Their attacking play has been strong throughout the season. Igor Thiago in particular has been in outstanding form:
- 18 Premier League goals
- 0.68 goals per 90 minutes
- Second in the league’s scoring charts
However, Brentford are dealing with several key injuries:
- Aaron Hickey (hamstring)
- Vitaly Janelt (foot)
- Fábio Carvalho (long-term injury)
- Josh Dasilva (long-term injury)
The good news is that Reiss Nelson could return to the squad.
Wolves searching for a miracle at the bottom
Wolves’ season has been extremely difficult. The team currently sits bottom of the Premier League table:
- 30 matches
- 16 points
- 3 wins, 7 draws, 20 losses
- Goal difference: –30
Despite that, the last few weeks have brought renewed hope in the fight to avoid relegation.
Wolves have secured two consecutive victories, the biggest of which was:
- Wolves 2–1 Liverpool
The win boosted confidence in the dressing room, and head coach Rob Edwards described the match against Brentford as a “cup final.”
Good news for Wolves:
- André returns from suspension
- Hee-Chan Hwang is pushing for a starting spot after scoring in the FA Cup
Players to Watch
Igor Thiago (Brentford)
The driving force of Brentford’s attack. If Brentford win, there’s a strong chance Thiago will be on the scoresheet again.
Hee-Chan Hwang (Wolves)
Although his numbers (2 goals and 1 assist) are modest, the Korean forward is crucial in Wolves’ counter-attacking play.
Match Facts
- Wolves have not won a single away match this season
- Brentford won the last meeting at home 5–3
- Head-to-head meetings average 2.86 goals per game
- Both teams have scored in 4 of the last 6 meetings
Probable Lineups
Brentford (4-3-3)
Flekken – Roerslev, Collins, Pinnock, Henry – Onyeka, Nørgaard, Jensen – Mbeumo, Igor Thiago, Lewis-Potter
Wolves (3-4-2-1)
José Sá – Kilman, Dawson, Toti – Semedo, André, Lemina, Aït-Nouri – Hwang, Sarabia – Cunha
Betting Tips
- Wolves to win – odds 5.70 ⭐ long-shot value
- Both teams to score – 1.81
Wolves are clear underdogs, but after two consecutive wins their confidence is high. Brentford’s injuries and Wolves’ counter-attacking threat could make this a surprisingly even contest.
✅ Prediction:
Brentford 2–2 Wolves
The team at the bottom of the table has already shown it can pull off shocks – and Monday night in the Premier League could deliver another one.
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