- 1 Wolves vs Sunderland: A farewell scrap for the home side at Molineux
- 2 Wolverhampton Wanderers looking for a response
- 3 Sunderland targeting Europe
- 4 Likely line-ups
- 5 Football prediction Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Sunderland
- 6 First, a word on our predictions
- 7 No commitment from us
- 8 Information changes
- 9 Your role
- 10 Responsible gambling first
- 11 Legal age
- 12 About the images
Wolves vs Sunderland: A farewell scrap for the home side at Molineux 
The season is winding down for Wolverhampton Wanderers, who host Sunderland on Saturday afternoon. Already down to the Championship, Wolves have only pride left to play for in front of their own fans. For Wolverhampton Wanderers, this is a chance to leave the top flight on a better note, despite a disastrous 2025-26 campaign. They will need to look far more secure than in recent weeks if they want to trouble a Black Cats side still in the hunt for Europe.
Wolverhampton Wanderers looking for a response 
Under Rob Edwards, Wolverhampton Wanderers have endured a nightmare season, with a glaring lack of cutting edge up front. In fact, they have the worst attack in the division with just 24 goals scored. For this one, Wolves are without first-choice goalkeeper Jose Sa, so Daniel Bentley is set to start. The return of Yerson Mosquera from suspension should at least add some stability to a back line that has been badly exposed in recent weeks. Wolves know Sunderland have rarely been kind to them in the Premier League, but they can take heart from a seven-match unbeaten home run against this opponent and hope to spring a surprise. Motivation could be the key for Wolverhampton Wanderers, with the club desperate to avoid finishing rock bottom. Every player has something on the line this weekend, whether it is trying to impress the staff for next season or simply signing off at Molineux with one decent memory. The pressure is lighter on Wolves, which could help release attackers such as Adam Armstrong, who has often been left isolated this season.
Sunderland targeting Europe 
At the other end, Sunderland arrive with their ambitions intact. The Black Cats sit 12th but are only three points off the top seven. After a heavy defeat to Nottingham Forest, Regis Le Bris’s side need a response to keep their European hopes alive. Backed by an experienced midfield built around Granit Xhaka, Sunderland have enough quality on the ball to punish a Wolves side that looks drained and beaten down. With Brian Brobbey leading the line, the visitors have the tools to break through the home defence.
Likely line-ups
Wolverhampton Wanderers : Bentley ; Mosquera, S. Bueno, Toti ; Lima, J. Gomes, Andre, H. Bueno ; Mane, Bellegarde ; Armstrong
Sunderland : Roefs ; Mukiele, Ballard, Alderete, Reinildo ; Xhaka, Sadiki ; Talbi, Diarra, Le Fee ; Brobbey
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Football prediction Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Sunderland
Sunderland to win
The two teams are heading in opposite directions. Wolverhampton Wanderers already look like a side waiting for the Championship, coming in on the back of three straight defeats without scoring. Sunderland, by contrast, have plenty at stake in this run-in and cannot afford another slip if they want to grab a European place.
The Black Cats’ edge in quality, with Xhaka pulling the strings in midfield, should tell against the bottom side. Despite Wolves’ recent home record in this fixture, their current state points to an away win for a Sunderland team with far more on the line.
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