Relegated Wolves visit Brighton and Hove Albion in a match-day 36 clash of the 2025-26 English Premier League season as they look to sign out of the top-flight on a promising note.
Ayomide Oguntimehin provides the detailed prediction and betting tips for the May 9 clash at the American Express Stadium.
Brighton vs Wolves match preview
Brighton enter this clash after seeing their five-game unbeaten run in the league come to an end after they suffered a 3-1 defeat at Newcastle United in their last match. The Seagulls are currently battling to secure European football and can still even finish in the top five, which qualifies them for next season’s UEFA Champions League.
They currently sit eighth on the table with 50 points, just two behind Liverpool and Aston Villa in fourth and fifth respectively, keeping their chances of an European finish alive for the first time since the 2023-24 season.
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Wolves, on the other hand, will now play in the EFL Championship next season after their relegation was confirmed a few weeks ago. It has been a very tough season for the West Midlands club, who have won just three times from 35 Premier League matches all season and have only gathered 18 points.
They also have the worst attacking record in the league, having managed only 25 goals this season and the 63 goals conceded by them is the second most in the league, only behind Burnley who have conceded 71 goals.
Best betting odds
Home (Brighton) to Win – 1.31 (via 1xBet)
Prediction
Brighton are the better side at the moment and have enough quality to record a comfortable win against a poor Wolves side, keeping their hopes of European qualification alive.
Heading to Brighton on Saturday 🔜 pic.twitter.com/Q4QdPlhJh2
— Wolves (@Wolves) May 7, 2026
Brighton vs Wolves Head-to-Head record
(Last five meetings)
- 05.10.2025 – Wolves 1-1 Brighton
- 10.05.2025 – Wolves 0-2 Brighton
- 26.10.2024 – Brighton 2-2 Wolves
- 18.09.2024 – Brighton 3-2 Wolves
- 28.02.2024 – Wolves 1-0 Brighton
Brighton have held the upper hand in this clash in recent meetings, winning two of the last five while Wolves have won just once.
The Seagulls are also unbeaten in their last four meetings, although both sides drew 1-1 earlier in the season.
Recent form: Brighton
Brighton have improved in recent weeks, but the 3-1 defeat to Newcastle United halted their momentum and marked just their second defeat in nine league matches.
The Seagulls are also unbeaten in three of their last four home games, losing only to league leaders Arsenal during this period.
Recent form: Wolves
Wolves have been very disappointing this season and they are now winless in their last five league matches, losing three times during this period.
The West Midlands club have not kept a clean sheet in their last six league games and they have failed to win a single match on the road this season, losing 12 times and recording five draws.
Player to watch
Yankuba Minteh (Brighton)
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Gambian forward Yankuba Minteh has been one of Brighton’s key players this season and will be eyeing another big role when they welcome Wolves to the Amex.
The 21-year-old will be a major threat to the visitors’ backline with his pace and direct dribbling, and will be hoping to cap his display with what would be his third goal of the season.
