Wolves vs West Brom
Wolves edge West Brom with solitary strike
Fer López's second-half goal secures a narrow win for Wolves.
Wolves managed to break the deadlock shortly after the break thanks to Fer López's goal at the 50th minute, holding on for a tight 1-0 victory over West Brom. Despite Fipster's high-confidence prediction of a more comfortable 4-1 win, the actual scoreline was much closer, though the forecast for a Wolves win was spot on.
Outcome probability
Wolves and West Brom face off in what promises to be an entertaining league encounter. Both sides have shown glimpses of quality this season, but Wolves look poised to assert their dominance with a strong attacking lineup.
Match factors
Wolves' midfield dominance with Fer López and André
Fer López's scoring and assisting combined with André's creativity and defensive work gives Wolves midfield control
Wolves' strong away scoring form
Wolves average 2 goals away with key scorers like Fer López scoring 0.75 goals per away game
West Brom's consistent scoring streak
West Brom have scored in their last 5 matches, led by J. Morgan's 3 goals and assists
Wolves missing key defenders and attackers
Five confirmed outs including key defenders and attackers weaken Wolves' defensive depth but attack remains strong
The context
Wolves currently sit 14th in the league with 8 points from 5 games, while West Brom are enjoying a better run, placed 3rd with 14 points from 7 matches. Despite West Brom's higher standing, Wolves' home form and attacking threat make this an intriguing contest.
Key insights
Fer López
Wolves
Fer López's scoring and assisting combined with André's creativity and defensive work gives Wolves midfield control.
Championship 26/273 goals and 2 assists in 5 games, 90 mins avg, 88% passing accuracy
André
Wolves
Top assister with 2 assists and strong defensive contribution, integral to midfield control.
Championship 26/272 assists in 5 games, 15 tackles, 5 interceptions
J. Morgan
West Brom
Top scorer and assister for West Brom with 3 goals and 3 assists, key creative outlet despite recent goal drought.
Championship 26/273 goals and 3 assists in 7 games, 74 mins avg
Analysis
Wolves boast a potent midfield spearheaded by Fer López and André, combining goal-scoring and creative prowess with solid defensive contributions. Fer López leads Wolves with 3 goals in 5 games and impressive passing accuracy, while André provides key assists and midfield control. West Brom's J. Morgan is their top scorer and assister but has struggled to find recent form. Wolves' injury woes in defence may pose a challenge, but their attacking depth and home advantage should see them through comfortably.
Key facts
- 1.Wolves are 14th in the league with 8 points from 5 games (W2 D2 L1).
- 2.West Brom are 3rd with 14 points from 7 games (W4 D2 L1).
- 3.Wolves' Fer López has scored 3 goals in 5 games, averaging 90 minutes per match.
- 4.André leads Wolves with 2 assists in 5 games and strong defensive stats.
- 5.West Brom's J. Morgan has 3 goals and 3 assists in 7 games but no recent goals.
- 6.Predicted halftime score is 2-0 in favour of Wolves.
- 7.Fulltime predicted score is 4-1 to Wolves.
- 8.Expected total cards in the match is 4.
Prediction
Expect Wolves to take an early lead, reflected in a 2-0 halftime scoreline, before extending their advantage to a 4-1 victory by fulltime. The match should feature around four cards, indicating a competitive but controlled affair. Wolves' attacking flair and midfield dominance will be the deciding factors.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Wolves
Away — West Brom
The verdict
In summary, Wolves have the tools and form to secure a convincing win against West Brom. Their midfield maestros and goal threats should ensure the points stay put, leaving West Brom to rue missed chances.
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Molumby
Yellow Card
Phillips
Yellow Card
Fer López
Whitwell
Heggebø
Munetsi
Yellow Card
Mane
Fer López
Munetsi
Price
Molumby
Rodrigo Gomes
Armstrong
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Swansea | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | +7 | 17 |
| 3 |  Middlesbrough | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | +4 | 15 |
| 4 |  Wolves | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | +5 | 14 |
| 5 |  West Brom | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +2 | 14 |
| 6 |  QPR | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 13 |
Match Statistics
Wolves
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1José SáG
- 2K. TrippierD
- 3Hugo BuenoD
- 5M. MunetsiM
- 7AndréM
- 10A. ArmstrongF
- 21Rodrigo GomesM
- 24Toti GomesD
- 28Fer LópezM
- 34N. DjigaD
- 36M. ManeM
Substitutes
- 8J. JamesM
- 11B. TraoréF
- 12B. TraoréM
- 13João VirgíniaG
- 14S. NeaveF
- 20T. DoyleM
- 27J. BellegardeM
- 33G. KonanD
- 38J. TchatchouaD
West Brom
4-4-2Starting XI
- 1M. O’LearyG
- 3N. PhillipsD
- 4C. StylesD
- 6G. CampbellD
- 8J. MolumbyM
- 11J. MorganF
- 17O. DiakitéM
- 19A. HeggebøF
- 21I. PriceM
- 22C. TownsendD
- 29Harry WhitwellM
Substitutes
- 2C. MephamD
- 7F. MyhreM
- 9B. StewartF
- 13M. IngramG
- 15Tobias Christopher CollyerM
- 18B. PereiraD
- 20R. NzingoulaM
- 23T. BanyF
- 26K. TundeF
Wolves
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fer López | M | 73 | 8.2 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | — | 0/4 |
| Toti Gomes | D | 90 | 7.8 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| K. Trippier | D | 90 | 7.5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| N. Djiga | D | 90 | 7.3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 0/1 |
| M. Mane | M | 73 | 7.2 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2/4 |
| J. James | M | 12 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | 3/3 |
| J. Bellegarde | M | 17 | 7.0 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 0/2 |
| B. Traoré | M | 2 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/2 |
| José Sá | G | 90 | 6.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| André | M | 90 | 6.8 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1/1 |
| Hugo Bueno | D | 90 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/4 |
| S. Neave | F | 2 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rodrigo Gomes | M | 88 | 6.6 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1/2 |
| T. Doyle | M | 17 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| M. Munetsi | M | 78 | 6.4 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 1/2 |
| A. Armstrong | F | 88 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1/2 |
| João Virgínia | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| G. Konan | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| B. Traoré | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Tchatchoua | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
West Brom
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Styles | D | 90 | 7.1 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| G. Campbell | D | 90 | 7.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. O’Leary | G | 90 | 6.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| C. Townsend | D | 90 | 6.8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| B. Stewart | F | 29 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| N. Phillips | D | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| O. Diakité | M | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| J. Morgan | F | 90 | 6.4 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 0/1 |
| Harry Whitwell | M | 61 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| Tobias Christopher Collyer | M | 6 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| I. Price | M | 84 | 6.2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 0/3 |
| K. Tunde | F | 6 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| R. Nzingoula | M | 29 | 6.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/2 |
| A. Heggebø | F | 61 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Molumby | M | 84 | 5.9 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| B. Pereira | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| F. Myhre | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| T. Bany | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Ingram | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| C. Mepham | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Prediction Q&A
- Who did Fipster predict to win Wolves vs West Brom?
- Fipster's AI model predicted Wolves to win against West Brom.
- What score did Fipster predict for Wolves vs West Brom?
- Fipster predicted a final score of Wolves 4–1 West Brom.
- What were the win probabilities for Wolves vs West Brom?
- Fipster's model gave Wolves a 95% chance of winning, West Brom a 2% chance, and a 3% chance of a draw.
- How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
- Fipster's model assigned this prediction 95% confidence — a high-confidence call.