Relegated Wolves welcome Sunderland to the Molineux on match-day 35 of the 2025-26 English Premier League campaign, hoping to bow out of the top-flight on a high.
Ayomide Oguntimehin provides more insight into the May 2 matchup.
Wolves vs Sunderland match preview
Wolves enter this clash on the back of a disappointing 1-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur, coming after their relegation from the top-flight was confirmed. The West Midlands club have endured a disappointing campaign and are now preparing for life in the EFL Championship next season.
They have only won three times in the league this season, recording eight draws and 23 defeats and they have scored the least number of goals after tallying 24 goals from their 34 matches so far.
Defeat at Molineux ⏱️ pic.twitter.com/1aG26yXiTu
— Wolves (@Wolves) April 25, 2026
Sunderland, on the other hand, have suffered a dip in form after their impressive start to the season, which has also seen them drop into the bottom half of the standings. The Black Cats suffered an embarrassing 5-0 defeat at home to Nottingham Forest in their last match, piling more pressure on their manager.
However, they have 46 points so far and are only three points behind Bournemouth who are in seventh, meaning they could still seal an European spot if they manage to win their remaining four league games of the campaign.
Best betting odds
Away (Sunderland) to Win or Draw – 1.39 (via 1xBet)
Prediction
Sunderland are the better side at the moment and will fancy their chances of getting a favourable outcome from the clash, especially with European qualification in sights.
⏱️ Full-time. #SUNNFO pic.twitter.com/I7FcIx22xS
— Sunderland AFC (@SunderlandAFC) April 24, 2026
Wolves vs Sunderland Head-to-Head record
(Last five meetings)
- 18.10.2025 – Sunderland 2-0 Wolves
- 06.05.2018 – Sunderland 3-0 Wolves
- 09.12.2017 – Wolves 0-0 Sunderland
- 14.04.2012 – Sunderland 0-0 Wolves
- 04.12.2011 – Wolves 1-0 Sunderland
Sunderland have slightly edged this matchup in recent meetings and are currently on a four game unbeaten run against Wolves, winning both of the last two games, which also includes a 2-0 win earlier in the season.
Recent form: Wolves
Wolves are on a poor run of form and are now winless in their last five matches across all competitions, including losing all of their last three matches.
The West Midland clubs have have also failed to score in all of their last three league matches and have not kept a clean sheet in any of their last five matches in the Premier League.
Recent form: Sunderland
Sunderland have suffered defeats in both of their last two league matches and have surprisingly conceded nine goals in both matches, including an embarrassing 5-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest in their last league game.
The Black Cats are also unbeaten in nine of their away matches in the league this season, winning four times and recording five draws.
Player to watch
Tolu Arokodare (Wolves)
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Super Eagles forward Tolu Arokodare has endured a disappointing debut campaign in England and will be looking to bow out on a high with a goalscoring performance against Sunderland.
His holdup play and aerial prowess could be a decisive factor for the Premier League’s bottom side in this encounter.
