Brentford vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
English Premier League, KO: 15:00 Oct 5, 2024, Gtech Community Stadium
Wolverhampton Wanderers desperately need to get some more points on the board in their Premier League survival fight and another defeat at Brentford would deepen the gloom hanging over Molineux.
Gary O'Neil deservedly got a lot of praise for transforming Wolves last season and leading them to a mid-table finish when plenty of people had been tipping them to be involved in the relegation scrap.
But this was a worrying drop off in form towards the end of the campaign and it has continued into the new season, with the Molineux men taking just one point from their first six Premier League matches.
Tough games with Manchester City and Brighton are up next after this game so Wolves will be looking for a win in Brenford to spark their season into life.
The Bees are strong at home though and Thomas Frank's men have made a decent start to the campaign, with two wins a draw in their first six outings.
Brentford will be looking to steer clear of trouble themselves and a win here could provide the platform for another season of Premier League stability.
How the bookies view it: Toothless Wolves the outsiders
With Wolves in such poor form it's no great surprise to see them at 13/5 with Betano for a win. Brentford are 37/40 favourites and the draw pays 13/5.
Recent head to head: Bees lacking a sting
Wolverhampton Wanderers have dominated this fixture in recent years, winning seven of the last 12 meetings and losing just two. These sides faced off four times in league and cup last term and the Bees' only victory came away from home at Molineux. Wolves are unbeaten in their last six visits to Brentford.
Players to watch: Mbeumo on a roll
Bryan Mbeumo brought up one of Saturday's Super Singles by betting an early opener in his side's draw with West Ham. The Cameroon international is on five for the season already and appeals at 15/8 with Betfred for anytime scorer.
I thought Matheus Cunha was good value for a shot on target against Liverpool and the Brazilian duly brought up the bet. He has been one of the few rays of light in Wolves' gloomy start and is 13/5 at Betfred for a goal here.
Probable line-ups
Brentford have doubts over Mathias Jensen and Christian Norgaard after both missed the draw with West Ham last week. Santiago Bueno went off injured for Wolves against Liverpool and the defender is a doubt to recover in time.
Brentford: Flekken; Ajer, Collins, Pinnock, Van den Berg, Lewis-Potter; Janelt, Yarmoliuk; Carvalho; Mbeumo, Schade.
Wolverhampton Wanderers: Johnstone, Ait-Nouri, Bueno, Dawson, Semedo, Lemina, Andre, Joao Gomes, Cunha, Bellegarde, Strand Larsen.
Anything else catch the eye?
With Wolves leaking goals all season, the Brentford forwards could get a bit of joy. Frank's side have scored in the first minute of their last three league games and while that incredible run is unlikely to continue, the Bees could be worth a punt to win the first half at 6/4 with Bet365.
While O'Neill's side have been struggling in defence, they've carried a threat in all their games so we should see goals at both ends here. BTTS pays just 8/13 with Betano but combining that with over 2.5 goals boosts the odds to 21/20 at Bet365.
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