Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Fulham preview

England flag 2025/2026 Premier League, England
Molineux Stadium Sun, 17 May - 2:00 PM
Premier League
Wolverhampton Wanderers WOL
Fulham FUL
KICKOFF : Sun, 17 May - 2:00 PM
Round 37 Regular Season

CONTEXT

Wolverhampton Wanderers welcome Fulham to Molineux Stadium for a Premier League regular season clash in the 2025/2026 campaign. Sitting rock-bottom in 20th place, Wolves confront a Fulham side entrenched in 11th, boasting superior power ratings of 70.64 to the hosts' 65.77, translating to a clear 4.9-point edge for the visitors. Form metrics further tilt the scales, with Fulham's impressive 14.94 score overshadowing Wolves' modest 5.06. The Cottagers arrive as the designated stronger team, leveraging their higher league standing and overall potency. Home advantage at Molineux could spark a Wolves resurgence, yet Fulham's structural dominance looms large. Limited data on set pieces and efficiency stems from unavailable xG metrics, but positional disparities highlight Fulham's momentum in this mid-to-lower table encounter. Expect a battle where desperation meets assurance.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Fulham enters as the stronger team with a 70.64 power score against Wolves' 65.77, holding a 4.9-point advantage.
  • Form: Fulham's form score of 14.94 significantly outpaces Wolves' 5.06.
  • Squad: Wolverhampton Wanderers occupy 20th in the domestic league table, while Fulham sit in 11th.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency metrics are unavailable for both teams in this fixture.
  • Transition: Transition play data remains unassessed due to absence of specific metrics.
  • Set pieces: Set piece performance relies on low-confidence proxies as xG data is unavailable.
  • xVariable: Advanced xG variables for set pieces are not enabled for either side.
  • Market: Wolverhampton Wanderers 25.3% (Δ-0.2%) | Draw 25.5% (Δ+0.2%) | Fulham 49.2% (Δ+0%).
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Wolverhampton Wanderers R. Edwards
R. Edwards
VS
Fulham M. Saraiva Da Silva
M. Saraiva Da Silva
0.64
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.48
0.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Brighton & Hove Albion Rank: 90 L
Sunderland Rank: 81 D
Tottenham Hotspur Rank: 82 L
Leeds United Rank: 86 L
West Ham United Rank: 83 L
Brentford Rank: 88 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
AFC Bournemouth Rank: 90 L
Arsenal Rank: 97 L
Aston Villa Rank: 91 W
Brentford Rank: 88 D
Liverpool Rank: 92 L
Burnley Rank: 78 W
14
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
14 - 9 - 6
6
No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Wolverhampton Wanderers
25.3%
Draw
25.47%
Away Fulham
49.23%

Movement

Changes since opening
Wolverhampton Wanderers
-0.18%
Draw
+0.17%
Fulham
0%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
65.77
70.64
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Fulham
Power Score
65.77
70.64
League Position
20
11
Global Rank
70
32

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Wolverhampton Wanderers — Opponent-weighted form score
Fulham — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Wolverhampton Wanderers Fulham

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 29 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Wolverhampton Wanderers WOL Home
29 matches
Fulham FUL Away
Match Record
14
Wins
6
9
Draws
9
6
Losses
14
Goals
44
Goals Scored
34
34
Goals Conceded
44
+10
Goal Difference
-10
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-05-12T01:05:18+00:00

General Information

Date & Time
May 17, 2026, 02:00 PM
Competition
2025/2026 Premier League, England · Round 37 · Regular Season
Stadium
Molineux Stadium
Capacity
32050
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Squad

Squad ▼

31
Sam Johnstone
Sam Johnstone Goalkeeper
25
Daniel Bentley
Daniel Bentley Goalkeeper
1
José Pedro Malheiro de Sá
José Pedro Malheiro de Sá Goalkeeper
2
Matt Doherty
Matt Doherty Defender
37
Ladislav Krejčí
Ladislav Krejčí Defender
4
Santiago Ignacio Bueno Sciutto
Santiago Ignacio Bueno Sciutto Defender
24
Tote António Gomes
Tote António Gomes Defender
6
David Møller Wolfe
David Møller Wolfe Defender
3
Hugo Bueno
Hugo Bueno Defender
15
Yerson Mosquera
Yerson Mosquera Defender
38
Jackson Tchatchoua
Jackson Tchatchoua Defender
17
Pedro Henrique Cardoso de Lima
Pedro Henrique Cardoso de Lima Defender
27
Jean-Ricner Bellegarde
Jean-Ricner Bellegarde Midfielder
47
Angel Gomes
Angel Gomes Midfielder
21
Rodrigo Martins Gomes
Rodrigo Martins Gomes Midfielder
8
João Victor Gomes da Silva
João Victor Gomes da Silva Midfielder
7
André Trindade da Costa Neto
André Trindade da Costa Neto Midfielder
36
Mateus Mané
Mateus Mané Midfielder
9
Adam Armstrong
Adam Armstrong Attacker
11
Hee-Chan Hwang
Hee-Chan Hwang Attacker
14
Toluwalase Emmanuel Arokodare
Toluwalase Emmanuel Arokodare Attacker
63
Nathan Frazer
Nathan Frazer Attacker
30
Enso David Gonzalez Medina
Enso David Gonzalez Medina Attacker

Squad ▼

1
Bernd Leno
Bernd Leno Goalkeeper
23
Benjamin Lecomte
Benjamin Lecomte Goalkeeper
30
Kouassi Ryan Sessegnon
Kouassi Ryan Sessegnon Defender
5
Joachim Andersen
Joachim Andersen Defender
2
Kenny Tete
Kenny Tete Defender
21
Timothy Castagne
Timothy Castagne Defender
31
Issa Diop
Issa Diop Defender
3
Calvin Bassey
Calvin Bassey Defender
33
Antonee Robinson
Antonee Robinson Defender
15
Jorge Cuenca Barreno
Jorge Cuenca Barreno Defender
6
Harrison Reed
Harrison Reed Midfielder
10
Tom Cairney
Tom Cairney Midfielder
16
Sander Berge
Sander Berge Midfielder
20
Saša Lukić
Saša Lukić Midfielder
32
Emile Smith Rowe
Emile Smith Rowe Midfielder
24
Joshua King
Joshua King Midfielder
17
Alex Iwobi
Alex Iwobi Attacker
8
Harry Wilson
Harry Wilson Attacker
7
Raúl Alonso Jiménez Rodríguez
Raúl Alonso Jiménez Rodríguez Attacker
19
Samuel Chimerenka Chukwueze
Samuel Chimerenka Chukwueze Attacker
14
Oscar Bobb
Oscar Bobb Attacker
9
Rodrigo Muniz Carvalho
Rodrigo Muniz Carvalho Attacker
22
Kevin Santos Lopes de Macedo
Kevin Santos Lopes de Macedo Attacker
18
Jonah Kusi-Asare
Jonah Kusi-Asare Attacker

CONCLUSION

Fulham's elevated power and form position them favorably against struggling Wolves at Molineux. The visitors' 4.9-point edge and 11th-place standing contrast sharply with the hosts' 20th spot and weaker metrics, suggesting control in key phases. While Wolves may draw energy from the home crowd, Fulham's overall superiority points to a likely away success. Absent detailed efficiency or set-piece insights, broader trends reinforce the Cottagers' command. This fixture underscores Fulham's push amid Wolves' fight against relegation pressures.