Explore My Football Facts' detailed preview for Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Fulham in the Premier League. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 15:00 BST match.
Fixture Information
| Fixture | Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Fulham |
|---|---|
| Competition | Premier League |
| Date | Sunday, 17 May 2026 |
| Kick-off | 15:00 BST |
| Venue | Molineux Stadium |
Match Prediction: Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-2 Fulham
Prediction Stats
Fulltime Result Probability
Both Teams To Score Probability
Over/Under 2.5 Probability
Last 5 Meetings
| League | Date | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 01 Nov 2025 |  Fulham vs  Wolverhampton Wanderers |
3 – 0 | Craven Cottage |
| Premier League | 25 Feb 2025 | Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Fulham |
1 – 2 | Molineux Stadium |
| Premier League | 23 Nov 2024 | Fulham vs Wolverhampton Wanderers |
1 – 4 | Craven Cottage |
| Premier League | 09 Mar 2024 | Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Fulham |
2 – 1 | Molineux Stadium |
| Premier League | 27 Nov 2023 | Fulham vs Wolverhampton Wanderers |
3 – 2 | Craven Cottage |
Wolverhampton Wanderers come into this with a poor run of results, having lost four of their last five league matches and failed to score in three of those defeats. Fulham have also been inconsistent, but they have shown a slightly better balance in the same period with a win, a draw and two narrow losses in their last five league games. With the match at Molineux and both sides lacking momentum, this looks set to be tight for long spells, but Fulham’s recent head-to-head edge is a useful betting angle.
Wolverhampton Wanderers have conceded heavily in recent away games, while Fulham have at least managed to keep things controlled in some of their fixtures, including a 0-0 draw at Brentford and a 1-0 win over Aston Villa. The head-to-head record also leans towards Fulham, who beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 3-0 in the most recent meeting and 2-1 earlier in 2025. Match Prediction: Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-2 Fulham
Form Guide & Team Overview
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolverhampton Wanderers have had a difficult run in the league, losing four of their last five and drawing the other. The results show a clear issue at both ends of the pitch, with defeats by 0-3 at Brighton & Hove Albion, 0-3 at Leeds United and 0-4 at West Ham United, plus a 0-1 home loss to Tottenham Hotspur.
Their only point in that sequence came from a 1-1 draw at home to Sunderland. That suggests they have been struggling to turn matches into wins, and the recent scorelines point to a side that has found it hard to keep games under control.
Wolverhampton Wanderers Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 9 May 2026 |  Brighton & Hove Albion vs Wolverhampton Wanderers |
3 – 0 | L | The American Express Community Stadium |
| 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 |
Fulham
Fulham’s recent league form has been mixed, but it is still slightly stronger than Wolverhampton Wanderers’s on results alone. They have one win, one draw and three defeats in their last five, with the win coming at home to Aston Villa and the draw away at Brentford.
The defeats have included a 0-3 loss at Arsenal and a 0-1 home defeat to AFC Bournemouth, so there has been some inconsistency. Even so, the clean sheet at Brentford and the narrow win over Aston Villa show they can stay competitive when the game is balanced.
Fulham Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 9 May 2026 | Fulham vs  AFC Bournemouth |
0 – 1 | L | Craven Cottage |
| Premier League | 2 May 2026 |  Arsenal vs Fulham |
3 – 0 | L | Emirates Stadium |
| Premier League | 25 Apr 2026 | Fulham vs  Aston Villa |
1 – 0 | W | Craven Cottage |
| Premier League | 18 Apr 2026 |  Brentford vs Fulham |
0 – 0 | D | Gtech Community Stadium |
| Premier League | 11 Apr 2026 |  Liverpool vs Fulham |
2 – 0 | L | Anfield |
Team News & Injury Report
Wolverhampton Wanderers
- José Sá (Ankle Injury)
Fulham
- Ryan Sessegnon (Hamstring Injury)
Lineups & Tactical Setup
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), Hee-chan Hwang (Attacker), Mateus Mané (Attacker)
Wolverhampton Wanderers’s 3-4-2-1 should give them a compact base with three centre-backs and enough bodies in midfield to try to compete centrally. Adam Armstrong and Hee-chan Hwang can work off the front man role to provide movement between the lines and support the attack.
Fulham (4-2-3-1)
Predicted lineup: Bernd Leno (Goalkeeper), Antonee Robinson (Defender), Calvin Bassey (Defender), Joachim Andersen (Defender), Timothy Castagne (Defender), Emile Smith Rowe (Midfielder), Harry Wilson (Midfielder), Samuel Chukwueze (Midfielder), Saša Lukić (Midfielder), Tom Cairney (Midfielder), Rodrigo Muniz (Attacker)
Fulham’s 4-2-3-1 gives them a more settled shape, with a double pivot helping protect the back four and release the attacking midfielders. Emile Smith Rowe, Harry Wilson and Samuel Chukwueze can supply Rodrigo Muniz with service from advanced areas.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | Fulham | Key Battle Overview |
|---|---|---|
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | Fulham | Adam Armstrong will need to time his runs well against Antonee Robinson, because Fulham’s left side can limit space if Robinson steps out early. |
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | Fulham | André against Emile Smith Rowe is a key midfield duel, with André likely needing to stop Smith Rowe turning and linking play between the lines. |
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | Fulham | Adam Armstrong is key for Wolverhampton Wanderers because the recent lineups show him as a regular attacking outlet in a side that has struggled for goals. |
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | Fulham | Rodrigo Muniz is key for Fulham because he is the main attacking reference point in the predicted 4-2-3-1 and the player most likely to finish the chances created. |
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