Southampton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers: Betting Odds, Lineups, Predictions, Preview

Explore our detailed preview for Southampton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League. Key stats, odds, predictions and lineups for the 15:00 GMT match.

• Southampton vs Wolves
• Date: Saturday, 15 March 2025 
• Venue: St. Mary's Stadium, Southampton 
• Kick-off: 15:00 GMT
  

Given Southampton's dire form and Wolves' recent resilience, the visitors are likely to dominate proceedings. Southampton's defensive frailties could be exploited by Wolves' dynamic attack. Expect a closely contested match, but Wolves might edge it with a 2-1 victory.

Match Prediction: Southampton 1-2 Wolves

Southampton are enduring a torrid run of form, languishing at the bottom of the Premier League table. Their recent outings have been particularly disheartening, with four consecutive defeats against Liverpool (1-3), Chelsea (0-4), Brighton (0-4), and Bournemouth (1-3). A solitary victory against Ipswich (2-1) offers a glimmer of hope, but Ivan Juric's side desperately needs to find consistency to avoid the drop.

Wolves have shown a mixed bag of results, with a recent draw against Everton (1-1) and a narrow loss to Fulham (1-2) at home. However, they have managed to secure victories against Bournemouth (1-0) and Aston Villa (2-0), showcasing their potential to grind out results. Currently sitting in mid-table, Wolves will be keen to capitalise on Southampton's vulnerabilities.

Wolves have had the upper hand in recent encounters, winning the last five meetings against Southampton. The most recent clash saw Wolves triumph 2-0 at Molineux in November 2024. Historically, Wolves have won eight of the 13 Premier League meetings, with Southampton managing just three victories.

The Saints are grappling with a lengthy injury list. Key players such as Ross Stewart (muscle) and James Bree (hamstring) are all expected to be sidelined, which could severely impact their defensive solidity and attacking options.

Wolves are also dealing with injuries, notably to Yerson Mosquera (knee), while star striker Matheus Cunha is suspended. Matt Doherty and Marshall Munetsi (both knocks) are also doubts.  However, their squad depth should allow them to cope better than their opponents.

Ramsdale; Walker-Peters, Bella-Kotchap, Harwood-Bellis, Manning; Ugochukwu, Smallbone; Sulemana, Fernandes, Dibling; Grønbæk

Sa; Beuno, Agbadou, Toti; Aït-Nouri; Andre, Gomes, Semedo; Bellegarde, Sarabia; Strand Larsen

• Kamaldeen Sulemana vs. Nelson Semedo: Sulemana's pace and trickery will be crucial for Southampton's attacking threat, while Semedo's defensive acumen will be tested
• Will Smallbone vs. João Gomes: The midfield battle could dictate the game's tempo, with Smallbone needing to assert control against the industrious Gomes.
  

Southampton's last home victory against Wolves in the Premier League came back in April 2019, a 3-1 win that saw Nathan Redmond score a brace. Can the Saints channel some of that past success to inspire a much-needed turnaround?

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