Arsenal vs. Wolves Prediction, Odds & Match Preview

Arsenal's manager Mikel Arteta speaks to the players while Gabriel Jesus, right, gestures to the crowd during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Brighton and Hove Albion at the Emirates Stadium in London, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023.
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  • Arsenal is predicted to be a -1.5-goal favorite against Wolves.
  • Arsenal has won six straight head-to-head matches against Wolves.
  • I predict this prop market is the best bet for Saturdayโ€™s match.

Arsenal, a likely challenger this season based on Premier League title odds, begins their campaign at home against Wolves.ย 

Historically, Arsenal have bossed Wolves. Theyโ€™ve captured all three points six meetings in a row and in eight of the last nine meetings.ย 

For Wolves, theyโ€™ll look to defy their lofty odds without two key players: winger Pedro Neto (sale) and potentially Matheus Cunha (injury).ย 

Hereโ€™s a look at the Premier League odds and my prediction for Saturdayโ€™s match.ย 

Arsenal vs. Wolves Odds, Premier League

  • Arsenal Moneyline: -500
  • Wolves Moneyline: +1250
  • Draw Moneyline: +575
  • Over/Under: 3.5 Goals (+115/-160)
  • Both Teams to Score: Yes (+110), No (-115)

Arsenal vs. Wolves Prediction: Correct Score

I predict Arsenal will win this match 1-0, 2-0 or 3-0 (+160). However, bettors should wait to confirm if Cunha plays for Wolves.ย 

Truth be told: I have little idea what to make of Wolves.ย 

They sold Neto, who ranked second in expected assists last year amongst players with at least 10 starts. Defensively, they sold Max Kilman, who missed only one start in the last two years.ย 

If Cunha doesnโ€™t feature, it leaves manager Gary Oโ€™Neil with only one player who started more than 20 games and averaged more than 0.25 npxG per 90.ย 

Even more concerning? Theyโ€™re facing an Arsenal defense that surrendered only 0.68 npxGA per 90 minutes last season.ย 

In the most recent head-to-head meeting โ€” Wolves didnโ€™t start Cunha or Neto โ€” they managed only 0.17 expected goals off five shots.ย 

Comparatively, Wolves managed 0.7 xG in the first meeting of last season. However, Cunha accounted for 60.6% of that total against an Arsenal side playing on short rest.ย 

Presumably, thatโ€™s going to force Wolves into a low block and force Arsenal to break them down.ย 

While itโ€™s scary to fade an Arsenal attack that cleared 3.5 goals in nine matches last year, their underlying metrics suggest regression is on the way.ย 

Last year, Arsenal scored 15.5 goals over post-shot expected thanks to poor opponent goalkeeping. That led the league by 5.6 goals.ย 

Meanwhile, Wolves allowed only three opponents to score at least four goals last season.ย 

Finally, of Wolvesโ€™ 18 losses this season, 44% came by one of these three scores, including the most recent meeting vs. Arsenal.ย 

Seeing as the implied probability of these odds is 38.5%, Iโ€™ll lean toward Arsenal capturing a straightforward win without many fireworks.ย 

Arsenal Record, Last 5 Matches

  • Aug. 11 vs. Lyon: 2-0, W (Friendly)
  • Aug. 7 vs. Bayer Leverkusen: 4-1, W (Friendly)
  • July 31 vs. Liverpool: 1-2, L (Friendly)
  • July 27 vs. Manchester United: 1-1, D (Friendly)
  • July 24 vs. Bournemouth: 1-1, D (Friendly)

Wolves Record, Last 4 Matches

  • Aug. 10 vs. Rayo Vallecano: 0-1, L (Friendly)
  • Aug. 3 at RB Leipzig: 3-0, W (Friendly)
  • July 31 at Crystal Palace: 1-3, L (Friendly)
  • July 27 at West Ham United: 3-1, W (Friendly)

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EPL Match Schedule This Weekend

HomeAwayDateTime (ET)Location
TottenhamManchester UnitedNov. 87:30 a.m.Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
EvertonFulhamNov. 810 a.m.Hill Dickinson Stadium
West Ham UnitedBurnleyNov. 810 a.m.London Stadium
SunderlandArsenalNov. 812:30 p.m.Stadium of Light
ChelseaWolvesNov. 83 p.m.Stamford Bridge
Aston VillaBournemouthNov. 99 a.m.Villa Park
BrentfordNewcastle UnitedNov. 99 a.m.GTech Community Stadium
Crystal PalaceBrighton & Hove AlbionNov. 99 a.m.Selhurst Park
Nottingham ForestLeeds UnitedNov. 99 a.m.The City Ground
Manchester CityLiverpoolNov. 911:30 a.m.Etihad Stadium

EPL Standings

TeamRecord (Wins-Draws-Losses)PointsGoal Differential
Arsenal8-1-12515
Manchester City6-1-31912
Bournemouth5-3-2183
Liverpool6-0-4184
Sunderland5-3-2184
Tottenham Hotspur5-2-3179
Chelsea5-2-3177
Manchester United5-2-3171
Crystal Palace4-4-2165
Brighton & Hove Albion4-3-3152
Aston Villa4-3-315-1
Brentford4-1-513-1
Newcastle United3-3-412-1
Everton3-3-412-3
Fulham3-2-511-2
Leeds United3-2-511-8
Burnley3-1-610-7
West Ham United2-1-77-11
Nottingham Forest1-3-66-12
Wolverhampton Wanderers0-2-82-15

EPL ATS Records

TeamATS RecordATS%Home ATS RecordHome ATS%Road ATS RecordRoad ATS%
Arsenal4-3-355.0%2-2-150.0%2-1-260.0%
Aston Villa3-5-240.0%2-2-150.0%1-3-130.0%
Bournemouth6-2-270.0%4-0-190.0%2-2-150.0%
Brentford5-4-155.0%4-0-190.0%1-4-020.0%
Brighton & Hove Albion4-6-040.0%3-2-060.0%1-4-020.0%
Burnley6-2-270.0%4-0-190.0%2-2-150.0%
Chelsea5-5-050.0%2-3-040.0%3-2-060.0%
Crystal Palace6-4-060.0%2-3-040.0%4-1-080.0%
Everton3-4-345.0%2-2-150.0%1-2-240.0%
Fulham5-3-260.0%4-0-190.0%1-3-130.0%
Leeds United4-5-145.0%3-1-170.0%1-4-020.0%
Liverpool4-5-145.0%3-1-180.0%1-4-020.0%
Manchester City6-3-165.0%4-1-080.0%2-2-150.0%
Manchester United4-6-040.0%3-2-060.0%1-4-020.0%
Newcastle United2-6-230.0%1-3-130.0%1-3-130.0%
Nottingham Forest3-7-030.0%2-3-040.0%1-4-020.0%
Sunderland7-2-175.0%4-0-190.0%3-1-170.0%
Tottenham Hotspur6-4-060.0%1-4-020.0%5-0-0100.0%
West Ham United3-6-135.0%1-4-020.0%2-2-150.0%
Wolverhampton Wanderers3-7-030.0%1-4-020.0%2-3-040.0%

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Nick Hennion is a senior content writer for BetMGM. His previous stops include VSiN, NBC Sports, The Action Network and Forbes Betting. He owns a bachelor's degree from Syracuse University and a master's degree from Northwestern University.