- Wolves have won four and drawn one of their last five games in all competitions.
- Stoke have won two, drawn one, and lost two of their last five fixtures in all competitions.
Molineux match-up favours Wolves
Wolves are 37/100 favourites to beat a 6/1 Stoke at Molineux on Saturday, but the Potters could easily keep this contest competitive for long spells if they sit deep and stay compact.
Mark Robins has got Stoke set up in a 4-2-3-1 that can stay solid, disciplined and tough to get through, and there is enough quality in the team to play their way out of trouble when they have possession.
Their shape looks to be well-suited to the pressing triggers of Cesar Peixoto's more fluid 4-2-3-1, which is built on high-tempo transitions, high pressing, and early vertical passes. The Portuguese coach's side will have to be at their best to win this contest as Stoke will clog up the middle and make it tough for Wolves to get the ball forward on the ground.
Peixoto does have a reliable spark in Fer Lopez, who is Wolves' leading scorer in the Championship 2026/2027 with two goals in two matches and four of their goals in the last ten games.
Stoke’s away form looks shaky
Wolves have four points from two games to put them 3rd in the Championship 2026/2027, while Stoke are yet to score a point after two matches played and sit 22nd. Wolves should have the quality and momentum to win this game, but Stoke's shape and organisation should keep them in it for long periods.
Wolves look the obvious play here on form, league position, and the odds, but Stoke's structure should ensure there are plenty of stages when this becomes a grind. Wolves to edge it looks the best option in the outright market, but Stoke's ability to stay compact means under 2.5 goals if Stoke can keep it tight.
Eric Bocat leads the way for Stoke with one goal in two Championship 2026/2027 games while Sam Gallagher has one assist and a bit of creativity from his attacking midfield position.
Wolves have drawn their only home game of the season, while Stoke have lost their only road trip of the campaign, so a home win makes sense from a form perspective as well. Wolves have gone one home game unbeaten in the Championship 2026/2027, but it is two wins and one draw from their last three at Molineux, so they clearly have the momentum to secure another win on Saturday.
Stoke have lost their last two games after starting the season with a 2-0 win at home to Oldham in the EFL Cup, a 2-1 loss to Swansea at home in the Championship, and a 3-1 defeat at Southampton today. Wolves have a run of three unbeaten games after beating Port Vale 3-0 at home in the EFL Cup, drawing 2-2 with Blackburn in the Championship and beating Preston 3-1 away today.
