Brentford vs Wolves tips and predictions: Fresh Bees determined to end December blues
- Seb Sternik
- 26 December 2023
Brentford will be looking to end their run of three straight Premier League defeats when they welcome Wolves to the capital.
For most, December tends to be a month of joy, excitement, and love. That is not the case for Brentford who would probably use two different descriptives. One seven-word letter beginning with F and one four-letter word beginning with S.
Expletives aside, Bees manager Thomas Frank will be hoping for a late Christmas miracle as he looks for a rare win.
Brentford head into Wednesday’s game having endured a torrid six-match run in the Premier League, losing five of those games and conceding 10 goals in the process.
Wolves, on the other hand, will be on cloud nine after overcoming Chelsea on Christmas Eve.
Gary O’Neil’s men will be targeting back-to-back Premier League wins for the first time this season, though despite Brentford’s woes, getting the three points won’t be easy.
The Bees, who were set to play Manchester City over Christmas, got a lucky week off with the Cityzens busy winning the Club World Cup over in Saudi Arabia. A refreshed Brentford side will now be looking for their fourth home win in six.
All signs point to a closely fought Premier League clash and we’re backing the draw. Backing the 1-1 scoreline should offer plenty of value, though backing both teams to score is a solid alternative at a smaller price.
Team news
Aside from the suspended trio of Ivan Toney, Ben Mee and Frank Onyeka, Brentford also have a host of injury problems.
Kristoffer Ajer, Joshua Dasilva, Rico Henry, Aaron Hickey, Bryan Mbeumo and Kavin Schade are all expected to miss out.
Wolves, on the other hand, will be without Joseph Hodge.
Pedro Neto, Craig Dawson and Jeanricner Bellegarde are also expected to remain on the sidelines.
Key stats
- Brentford have won just one of their last eight league games against Wolves
- Wolves are unbeaten in their last four away league games against Brentford
- Brentford have lost three of their last six Premier League home games
- Wolves have won just five of their last 35 Premier League away games
