Explore My Football Facts' detailed preview for Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 15:00 BST match.
Fixture Information
| Fixture | Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers |
|---|---|
| Competition | Premier League |
| Date | Saturday, 09 May 2026 |
| Kick-off | 15:00 BST |
| Venue | The American Express Community Stadium |
Match Prediction: Brighton & Hove Albion 1-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers
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Over/Under 2.5 Probability
Last 5 Meetings
| League | Date | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 05 Oct 2025 |  Wolverhampton Wanderers vs  Brighton & Hove Albion |
1 – 1 | Molineux Stadium |
| Premier League | 10 May 2025 | Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Brighton & Hove Albion |
0 – 2 | Molineux Stadium |
| Premier League | 26 Oct 2024 | Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers |
2 – 2 | The American Express Community Stadium |
| Premier League | 22 Jan 2024 | Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers |
0 – 0 | The American Express Community Stadium |
| Premier League | 19 Aug 2023 | Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Brighton & Hove Albion |
1 – 4 | Molineux Stadium |
Brighton & Hove Albion come into this with the stronger recent league form, taking three wins from their last five and scoring freely in home games against Chelsea and Liverpool. Wolverhampton Wanderers, by contrast, have gone five league matches without a win and have struggled badly for goals in three of those fixtures.
The head-to-head record also leans towards Brighton & Hove Albion, who have avoided defeat in four of the last five meetings and won two of the last three. With no xG data available, the safest read is that Brighton & Hove Albion should have the more reliable attacking edge, while Wolverhampton Wanderers will need to be compact and efficient to stay in it. Match Prediction: Brighton & Hove Albion 2-0 Wolverhampton Wanderers
Form Guide & Team Overview
Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton & Hove Albion’s recent league form is solid, with three wins, one draw and one loss across their last five. The standout results are the 3-0 home win over Chelsea and the 2-1 home win over Liverpool, which suggest they have been effective at The American Express Community Stadium.
Their only defeat in that run came away at Newcastle United, and they also drew 2-2 at Tottenham Hotspur. Overall, the pattern points to a side that has been competitive and capable of scoring enough to control matches.
Brighton & Hove Albion Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 2 May 2026 |  Newcastle United vs Brighton & Hove Albion |
3 – 1 | L | St. James' Park |
| Premier League | 21 Apr 2026 | Brighton & Hove Albion vs  Chelsea |
3 – 0 | W | The American Express Community Stadium |
| Premier League | 18 Apr 2026 |  Tottenham Hotspur vs Brighton & Hove Albion |
2 – 2 | D | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium |
| Premier League | 11 Apr 2026 |  Burnley vs Brighton & Hove Albion |
0 – 2 | W | Turf Moor |
| Premier League | 21 Mar 2026 | Brighton & Hove Albion vs  Liverpool |
2 – 1 | W | The American Express Community Stadium |
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolverhampton Wanderers arrive in poor league form, with no wins in their last five and only two draws to show for it. They have also failed to score in three of those games, which is a concern against a Brighton & Hove Albion side that has been more productive recently.
The heavier defeats at West Ham United and Leeds United stand out, while the home draw with Sunderland and away draw at Brentford offer only limited encouragement. On the evidence provided, they have been struggling to turn matches into points.
Wolverhampton Wanderers Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 2 May 2026 | Wolverhampton Wanderers vs  Sunderland |
1 – 1 | D | Molineux Stadium |
| Premier League | 25 Apr 2026 | Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Tottenham Hotspur |
0 – 1 | L | Molineux Stadium |
| Premier League | 18 Apr 2026 |  Leeds United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers |
3 – 0 | L | Elland Road |
| Premier League | 10 Apr 2026 |  West Ham United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers |
4 – 0 | L | London Stadium |
| Premier League | 16 Mar 2026 |  Brentford vs Wolverhampton Wanderers |
2 – 2 | D | Gtech Community Stadium |
Team News & Injury Report
Brighton & Hove Albion
- Diego Gómez (Knee Injury)
Wolverhampton Wanderers
- José Sá (Ankle Injury)
Lineups & Tactical Setup
Brighton & Hove Albion (4-2-3-1)
Predicted lineup: Bart Verbruggen (Goalkeeper), Ferdi Kadıoğlu (Defender), Jan Paul van Hecke (Defender), Mats Wieffer (Defender), Olivier Boscagli (Defender), Carlos Baleba (Midfielder), Jack Hinshelwood (Midfielder), Kaoru Mitoma (Midfielder), Pascal Groß (Midfielder), Yankuba Minteh (Midfielder), Danny Welbeck (Attacker)
Brighton & Hove Albion’s 4-2-3-1 should give them a stable base in midfield, with Carlos Baleba and Jack Hinshelwood helping to protect the back four and keep the ball moving. Kaoru Mitoma, Pascal Groß and Yankuba Minteh can then support Danny Welbeck between the lines and from wide areas.
Wolverhampton Wanderers (3-4-2-1)
Predicted lineup: Daniel Bentley (Goalkeeper), Santiago Bueno (Defender), Toti (Defender), Yerson Mosquera (Defender), André (Midfielder), Hugo Bueno (Midfielder), João Gomes (Midfielder), Pedro Lima (Midfielder), Adam Armstrong (Attacker), Mateus Mané (Attacker), Tolu Arokodare (Attacker)
Wolverhampton Wanderers’ 3-4-2-1 gives them extra cover at the back, which should help them deal with Brighton & Hove Albion’s attacking width. The shape also leaves room for Adam Armstrong to lead the line with support from the two players behind him, but they will need the midfield pair to work hard both ways.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
| Brighton & Hove Albion | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Text |
|---|---|---|
| Brighton & Hove Albion | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Danny Welbeck against Santiago Bueno could be decisive if Brighton & Hove Albion can pin Wolves’ back three deep. |
| Brighton & Hove Albion | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Carlos Baleba against André looks important in midfield, with control there likely to shape who dictates the tempo. |
| Brighton & Hove Albion | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Danny Welbeck is key for Brighton & Hove Albion because his movement and finishing can turn their recent attacking control into goals. |
| Brighton & Hove Albion | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Adam Armstrong is key for Wolverhampton Wanderers because they have been short of goals, so his threat offers one of their clearest routes to a result. |
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