Wolves vs Tottenham Prediction - A Battle for Survival in the Premier League
Tottenham face a crucial challenge at Molineux as both teams are languishing in the relegation zone and desperate for points to escape the relegation battle.
The match between Wolves and Tottenham, taking place at 9:00 PM on April 25, 2026, at Molineux Stadium, is a "relegation battle." With both teams currently sitting at the bottom of the Premier League table, the outcome of this clash will directly impact both clubs' hopes of avoiding relegation in the final stages of the season.
Current ranking position
Currently, both Wolves and Tottenham are having a difficult season, sitting in the bottom three of the table. Here are their current positions:
| Team | Location | Point | Form (last 5 matches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tottenham | 18 | 31 | Draw 2, lose 3 |
| Millennium | 20 | 17 | 2 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses |
Performance and professional statistics
Wolves, the home team, are showing slight signs of improvement, having won 2 of their last 5 matches. After 33 rounds, the "Wolves" have only managed 3 wins, all of which came at their home ground, Molineux. However, their defense is a major problem, conceding an average of 1.8 goals per game, while their attack has only achieved a modest efficiency of 0.7 goals per game.
Conversely, Tottenham are mired in crisis, having failed to win in their last five matches (two draws, three losses). Despite having a better scoring record than their opponents at 1.3 goals per game, the "Spurs" defense has conceded 53 goals in 33 matches. Tottenham's only redeeming quality at the moment is their away record, with five wins since the start of the season.
The head-to-head history favors Wolves.
Statistics from the last five encounters show that Wolves are an extremely difficult opponent for Tottenham. Specifically, Wolves have won three matches and drawn two against the London team. In the first leg in September 2025, the two teams shared the points with a 1-1 draw.
- September 28, 2025: Tottenham 1 - 1 Wolves
- April 13, 2025: Wolves 4 - 2 Tottenham
- December 29, 2024: Tottenham 2 - 2 Wolves
- February 17, 2024: Tottenham 1 - 2 Wolves
- November 11, 2023: Wolves 2 - 1 Tottenham
Team news and injury situation
Both coaches are facing personnel challenges due to a growing list of injured players. This could significantly impact their tactical approach in the upcoming match.
Wolves:The home team will definitely be without L. Chiwome and E. Gonzalez due to knee injuries, and Y. Mosquera due to accumulating too many yellow cards. The availability of goalkeeper Jose Sa, A. Gomes, and S. Johnstone remains uncertain.
Tottenham:The visiting team's list of absentees includes several key players such as C. Romero, D. Kulusevski, M. Kudus, and W. Odobert. Defender B. Davies is also sidelined due to an ankle injury, while goalkeeper G. Vicario and D. Udogie require further fitness assessments.
Predicting tactics and results
With home advantage and an impressive head-to-head record, Wolves are considered more likely to secure points. Wolves' playing style may focus on exploiting defensive lapses from Tottenham to launch counter-attacks. Meanwhile, Tottenham will be forced to push forward in search of a win to escape the relegation zone.
Based on expert analysis, Wolves have a 90% chance of winning or drawing. This is expected to be a close match as both teams want to avoid making mistakes at this crucial stage.
Team lineup updated at 20:30 on April 25, 2026
Official lineup
Millennium
Diagram: 3-4-2-1
CoachRob Edwards
Starting lineup:
- 1. Jose Sa (G)
- 2. Matt Doherty (D)
- 4. Santiago Bueno (D)
- 24. Toti Gomes (D)
- 17. Pedro Lima (M)
- 7. André (M)
- 8. João Gomes (M)
- 3. Hugo Bueno (M)
- 36. Mateus Mané (F)
- 21. Rodrigo Gomes (F)
- 9. Adam Armstrong (F)
Substitutes:
- 25. Daniel Bentley
- 6. David Möller Wolfe
- 59. Saheed Olagunju
- 38. Jackson Tchatchoua
- 27. Jean-Ricner Bellegarde
- 74. Tom Edozie
- 47. Angel Gomes
- 11. Hee-Chan Hwang
- 14. Tolu Arokodare
Tottenham
Diagram: 4-2-3-1
CoachRoberto De Zebi
Starting lineup:
- 31. Antonín Kinsky (G)
- 23. Pedro Porro (D)
- 4. Kevin Danso (D)
- 37. Micky van de Ven (D)
- 24. Djed Spence (D)
- 22. Conor Gallagher (M)
- 30. Rodrigo Bentancur (M)
- 39. Randal Kolo Muani (M)
- 8. Yves Bissouma (M)
- 7. Xavi Simons (M)
- 19. Dominic Solanke (F)
Substitutes:
- 40. Brandon Austin
- 3. Radu Drăguşin
- 38. Souza
- 6. Joao Palhinha
- 10. James Maddison
- 14. Archie Gray
- 15. Lucas Bergvall
- 9. Richardson
- 11. Mathys Tel
