Wolves host Ipswich at Molineux in an early relegation six-pointer clash.
Locked on nine points apiece coming into this matchweek in 19th and 18th positions respectively, victory will move either Wolves or Ipswich to within one point of safety.
Team News
Joao Gomes is suspended for Wolves following his fifth booking of the season in a 2-1 loss at West Ham.
Jose Sa (shoulder) is unavailable for selection.
Pablo Sarabia (calf), Yerson Mosquera, Boubacar Traore (both knee), Sasa Kalajdzic and Enso Gonzalez (both ACL) remain sidelined.
Ipswich have no fresh injury concerns to report following their defeat to Bournemouth.
Axel Tuanzebe (hamstring), George Hirst (knee) and Chiedozie Ogbene (Achilles) remain ruled out.
When is Kick-Off?
Wolves host Ipswich at Molineux on Saturday 14 December at 3pm GMT, untelevised live in the UK.
Stat Attack
- This is Wolves’ first Premier League meeting against Ipswich.
- Ipswich are unbeaten in six of their last seven visits to Wolves (W1, D5, L1).
- Wolves have kept clean sheets in their last three home games against Ipswich.
- Two of Matheus Cunha’s seven league goals for Wolves this season came at home.
- Five of Ipswich’s nine points this season has been scored on the road.
Prediction
Following a frustrating loss at West Ham where set-piece defending and decision-making went against them, Wolves know that this is now must-win with clinical finishing needed if want to keep pace with their relegation rivals.
Ipswich likewise know that they too need to win this for the exact same reasons especially after their late defensive collapse against Bournemouth despite a solid effort – particularly in the second half.
Nevertheless both teams will be eager to get the first goal but won’t want to lose, but Wolves should have the edge attack wise.
Prediction: Wolves 2-1 Ipswich
Result: Wolves 1-2 Ipswich
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