Brighton & Hove Albion will look to revive their European qualification hopes when they host already-relegated Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Amex Stadium on Saturday afternoon in the Premier League.
The Seagulls head into the contest seeking a strong response after suffering a disappointing 3-1 defeat to Newcastle United. Goals from William Osula, Dan Burn, and Harvey Barnes sealed victory for Newcastle despite Jack Hinshelwood’s second-half strike for Brighton.
With the race for European football intensifying, Brighton know that every remaining point could prove decisive in the closing weeks of the season. They have gone ahead to share on their official X accout a 60-second video compiling all six goals from Brighton & Hove Albion’s dominant 6-0 Premier League win over Wolves at the Amex Stadium on April 29, 2023.
Watch the video below:
A sixth-place finish may even be enough to secure Champions League qualification depending on other results, adding extra importance to this weekend’s fixture. Fabian Hurzeler’s side will also take confidence from their recent record against Wolves, having remained unbeaten in their last eight meetings with five wins and three draws.
For Wolves, relegation to the Championship was confirmed following a heavy 3-0 defeat to Leeds United, ending their eight-year stay in the Premier League. The Midlands club are now focused on finishing the campaign with pride while beginning preparations for life back in the second tier.
Despite their struggles, Wolves will still aim to frustrate Brighton and deliver a spirited display for their travelling supporters. However, Brighton’s attacking quality, combined with home advantage and greater motivation, makes them firm favourites heading into the clash.
The Seagulls are expected to play aggressively from the start as they seek a crucial victory to keep their European ambitions firmly alive.
Team News
Brighton could be without Mats Wieffer after the midfielder aggravated an ankle injury against Newcastle. Stefanos Tzimas and Adam Webster remain sidelined with knee injuries, while Diego Gomez, James Milner, and Solly March are doubts. Lewis Dunk is pushing for a return to the starting lineup.
Danny Welbeck is expected to lead the attack alongside Yankuba Minteh and Kaoru Mitoma, while Jack Hinshelwood looks to continue his impressive scoring form.
For Wolves, Jose Sa remains unavailable with an ankle injury, meaning Daniel Bentley should continue in goal as first-choice shot-stopper. Sam Johnstone and Enso Gonzalez are also sidelined, while Ladislav Krejci faces a late fitness test. s for Wolves.
Possible Lineups
Brighton possible starting lineup:
Verbruggen; Veltman, Van Hecke, Boscagli, Kadioglu; Ayari, Gross; Minteh, Hinshelwood, Mitoma; Welbeck
Wolves possible starting lineup:
Bentley; Mosquera, S. Bueno, Toti; Lima, J. Gomes, Andre, H. Bueno; R. Gomes, Mane; Armstrong
How to watch
| Channel | Region | Kickoff Time |
|---|---|---|
| Sky Sports Main Event | United Kingdom | 15:00 BST |
| SuperSport Premier League | Nigeria Africa | 15:00 WAT |
| Peacock Premium | USA | 10:00 ET |
Match Prediction
Softfootball predicts Brighton to secure a comfortable 3-0 home victory.
Brighton’s superior quality and urgency in the race for Europe should prove too strong for a Wolves side already relegated. However, Wolves may compete with determination.
