- Wolves' recent form includes 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in 5 matches.
- West Brom's recent form reads 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in 5 games.
- West Ham and Birmingham City were two of Wolves' last three opponents.
Wolves’ width and delivery should test The Baggies
César Peixoto's men can edge a tight derby on home soil when they face West Bromwich at Molineux Stadium on Sunday.
The Wolves boss took over at Molineux on 16 June 2026 and has since installed a front-foot 4-2-3-1 that uses the width of the pitch, plays with tempo and involves controlled counter-pressing.
It can be very effective when it clicks, as it did in a 4-2 loss at West Ham or a 2-2 draw at Birmingham City, but it has also been open to counter-attacks, as was shown in a 1-0 win at Sheffield United. Peixoto's side have shown some bounce back ability in those three games, however, and we expect them to come through this tough test with the three points.
César’s men are worthy favourites
Wolves are 7th in the Championship 2026-2027 table with 11 points from six games, while West Brom are 3rd with 14 points from seven, giving the visitors the sharper end in the table right now. The bookmakers make Wolves the clear favourite, with Wolves priced at 77/100, West Brom at 33/10 and the draw at 27/10.
That is about right in many ways, but we'd rather side with Wolves to win this clash because of their consistency. James Morrison's side have been just as impressive since he took charge at The Hawthorns on 26 February 2026, but they've had some tricky away games and Wolves are clearly the more likely winners here.
The Baggies could frustrate Wolves
Wolves and West Brom met in the FA Cup 2023/2024 last season and Wolves ran out 2-0 winners away from home, which will be a useful reference point for Peixoto and his players heading into this game.
West Brom's system is to sit deep, press very little and invite the opposition to come onto them so they can hit on the break or from set pieces. Wolves' 4-2-3-1 system is perfectly suited to getting around this sort of low block with the width and depth they create, but The Baggies will try to clog up the central lanes and could frustrate their hosts.
West Brom have won two and lost one of their three Championship 2026/2027 away games so far, averaging 1.33 goals scored and 1.33 conceded per game. Their last two games have been a 1-0 win at Derby County and a 1-1 draw at home to Queens Park Rangers, which suggests they could be very tough to beat on Sunday.
Lopez the key player for Wolves
Fer Lopez has three goals in six Championship 2026/2027 appearances. He is their sharpest edge in the final third and a key reason why they can win this.
Jimmy-Jay Morgan has been Morrison's standout man with three goals and three assists in his first seven Championship 2026/2027 games, making him the main creator of everything positive in the side. As an insurance policy, we're taking Both Teams to Score - Yes at 73/100 because it fits the attacking numbers both clubs are putting out right now.
Wolves to edge a close encounter looks the best way to go with the home advantage and recent consistency on their side, but West Brom have shown enough grit and resilience for us to suggest that a one-goal swing or a drawn game would not be a shock.
