01 · 2 legs
Safe
- Wolverhampton to win55%
- Over 1.5 goals76%
EFL ChampionshipMolineux, Wolverhampton15°20 km/h
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WolverhamptonPossession controlvs
West Bromwich AlbionBalanced & physicalThe model's lean: 1 · Wolverhampton (55%)
Wolverhampton vs West Bromwich Albion · EFL Championship
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Analysis: Wolverhampton – West Bromwich Albion
Oscar Nilsson · · Model-assisted analysis, fact-checked · How the predictions work
TEXT:
The matchup between Wolverhampton and West Bromwich Albion is intriguing, primarily due to Wolves' stronger expected goals statistics. With an expected goals tally of 1.69 versus the visitors' 1.04, the hosts are statistically likely to carve out more scoring opportunities. However, West Brom's knack for finding the back of the net in their last eight league matches cannot be ignored. This offensive consistency aligns with the model's expectation of a narrow Wolves victory, even as Wolves' defensive numbers remain solid.
Despite West Brom's higher league points tally (14 to Wolves' 11), the underlying metrics tell a different story. Wolves have the edge in both expected points (10.1 vs 9.1) and expected goals per match (1.8 vs 1.2), highlighting their ability to create quality chances. Moreover, their defense looks slightly more robust, with a lower expected goals against (1.1) compared to the visitors' 1.3. This suggests that while West Brom may have capitalized on their opportunities more often, Wolves are likely to control the match's tempo with their possession-based style.
The model gives Wolves a 55% chance of victory, a clear lean towards the home side. The most likely scorelines — 1-1, 1-0, and 2-1 — reflect a tight game, with the undercurrent of Wolves' offensive superiority tempered by West Brom's persistence in scoring. With the over 2.5 goals probability at 51% and both teams to score at 53%, the data suggests a competitive affair where opportunities will arise for both sides.
WolverhamptonForm WWLDW
League ranking xG #5xGA #2xT #4xP/match #2Points #8
Key players
- Fer LópezRWxG 0.33 · xT 0.19
- Hugo BuenoLBxG 0.03 · xT 0.20
- Raúl Alonso Jiménez RodríguezFxG 0.65 · xT 0.03
West Bromwich AlbionForm LDWWD
League ranking xG #14xGA #10xT #19xP/match #15Points #4
Key players
- Aune Selland HeggebøFxG 0.61 · xT -0.01
- Jayson MolumbyCMxG 0.03 · xT 0.04
- Chris MephamCBxG 0.03 · xT 0.09
Match prediction: Wolverhampton – West Bromwich Albion
Predicted score matrix
West Bromwich Albion →
Wolverhampton →
0
1
2
3
4+
0
0–06.9%
0–16.4%
0–23.5%
0–31.2%
0–4+0.4%
1
1–010.7%
1–111.8%
1–26.0%
1–32.1%
1–4+0.7%
2
2–09.3%
2–19.7%
2–25.0%
2–31.7%
2–4+0.6%
3
3–05.2%
3–15.5%
3–22.8%
3–31.0%
3–4+0.3%
4+
4+–03.2%
4+–13.4%
4+–21.8%
4+–30.6%
4+–4+0.2%
Most likely scorelines
- 1.1-112%
- 2.1-011%
- 3.2-110%
- 4.2-09%
- 5.0-07%
Expected goals
1,69–1,04
Both teams to score
53%
Over/under goals
Expected goals: 2,70
117%
225%
322%
415%
5+14%
Under 2,549%
@2.02
Over 2,551%
@1.90
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Balanced
- Wolverhampton to win55%
- Over 2.5 goals51%
- Jordan Anthony James to score24%
03 · 4 legs
Bold
- Both teams to score53%
- Over 2.5 goals51%
- Jordan Anthony James to score24%
- André Trindade da Costa Neto to be booked22%
Odds & value
| Bookmaker | 1 · Wolverhampton | X | 2 · West Bromwich Albion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betfair Exchange | 1.81 | 3.85 | 4.30 |
| Pinnacle | 1.80 | 3.77 | 4.45 |
Odds updated 19 Sept, 12:16
Odds movement
10 %
55 %50 %
1.81 → 1.80
X+2 %
28 %23 %
3.68 → 3.77
2+3 %
24 %19 %
4.32 → 4.45
Over 2,50 %
53 %48 %
1.91 → 1.90
Pinnacle · 11 recorded price levels · 13/09/2026 → 19/09/2026 · fixed scale 5 percentage points
Statistics
Key facts
- West Bromwich Albion have scored in 8 consecutive league matches.
Solid line = created (xG), dashed = conceded (xGA).
Wolverhampton
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Wolverhampton (14–10)
West Bromwich Albion (10–7)
Last 5 matches. Circle size = pass volume, line width = combinations between players. Attacking left to right.
Wolverhampton
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The same network weighted by offensive threat (xT): circle size = threat created by the player, line width = threat of the combinations. Last 5 matches, attacking left to right.
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The teams in numbers
| Performance | Wolverhampton | West Bromwich Albion |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 11 | 14 |
| xPoints | 10.1 | 9.1 |
| xG per match | 1.8 | 1.2 |
| xGA per match | 1.1 | 1.3 |
| xG within 8s of winning the ball | 0.36 | 0.09 |
| xGA within 8s of losing the ball | 0.18 | 0.21 |
| Playing style | Wolverhampton | West Bromwich Albion |
|---|---|---|
| Build-up efficiency | 0.29 | 0.3 |
| Field tilt | 0.5 | 0.55 |
| xT per match | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| xTA per match | 0.84 | 0.99 |
| Won balls, offensive half | 22 | 28 |
| Pressing intensity | 0.23 | 0.22 |
| Pressing efficiency | 0.32 | 0.27 |
| Pressing efficiency, offensive half | 0.23 | 0.24 |
| Entries into the box per match | 13 | 11 |
| Entries into the box against | 13 | 12 |
| Pass completion % | 0.78 | 0.81 |
| Pass completion % under pressure | 0.7 | 0.77 |
| Passes per match | 390 | 450 |
| Passes against per match | 297 | 384 |
| Switches of play per match | 32.2 | 26.4 |
| Long balls per match | 31 | 24 |
| Set pieces | Wolverhampton | West Bromwich Albion |
|---|---|---|
| xG from free kicks | 0.05 | 0 |
| Corners per match | 6 | 4.6 |
| Corners against per match | 4.2 | 5.9 |
| xG per corner | 0.03 | 0.02 |
| xGA per corner against | 0.06 | 0.01 |
| First touch, offensive corners % | 0.47 | 0.44 |
| First touch, defensive corners % | 0.6 | 0.63 |
| Other | Wolverhampton | West Bromwich Albion |
|---|---|---|
| Throw-in control | 0.74 | 0.77 |
| The goalkeepers | José Sá (Wolverhampton) | Max Oleary (West Bromwich Albion) |
|---|---|---|
| Saves | 11 | 22 |
| Save % | 61% | 82% |
| xG prevented | 38% | 63% |
| Claims | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
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Frequently asked questions
Who wins Wolverhampton vs West Bromwich Albion according to our model?
The model gives Wolverhampton a 55% win probability. Full 1X2 picture: Wolverhampton 55%, draw 25%, West Bromwich Albion 20%.
What is the most likely scoreline?
The model's most likely final score is 1-1 at 12% probability.
Over or under 2.5 goals?
The model rates over 2.5 goals at 51% and under at 49%.
Will both teams score?
The probability of both teams scoring is 53% according to the model.
Why are some legs locked in the bet builder?
The same rules as the bookmakers’ builders: legs that contradict or already follow from your slip cannot be combined — for example correct score 2–1 with under 2.5 goals. The difference is that we don’t look the rules up in a table; we compute them straight from the score matrix.
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