An all-Premier League encounter takes the highlight as Brentford welcomes Wolverhampton Wanderers to the Gtech Group Stadium for the FA Cup third spherical, marking a fast rematch after Wolves secured a commanding 4-1 victory over Brentford simply over every week in the past.
Match Preview
Thomas Frank faces a difficult interval as Brentford’s supervisor, navigating a troublesome run with seven losses of their final eight Premier League fixtures.
Regardless of a promising begin with an early lead in opposition to Crystal Palace, Brentford succumbed to a 3-1 defeat, marking their fifth consecutive league loss.
With 19 factors from 19 league video games, they sit sixteenth and want to revive their kind, particularly in protection, to keep away from getting dragged into a possible relegation battle.
Wolves concluded 2023 on a excessive notice, successful their remaining three Premier League matches with a cumulative rating of 9-2.
Their most up-to-date 3-0 victory over Everton showcased their prowess, inserting them eleventh within the league desk and 13 factors away from the relegation zone.
Regardless of their away struggles, successful solely twice of their final 9 video games on the highway, Wolves goal to capitalize on their latest kind to safe a spot within the FA Cup fourth spherical.
Staff Information
Brentford has been stricken by accidents, sidelining a number of key gamers together with Mbuemo, Henry, and Toney (suspended).
They anticipate the return of Maupay to bolster their attacking choices, whereas Strakosha and Onyeka search a spot within the beginning XI.
Wolves will miss Hwang attributable to worldwide obligation and Lemina attributable to private causes.
Nevertheless, the return of Neto presents a major enhance to their attacking lineup, and different gamers like Bentley, Bueno, and Kalajdzic vie for a beginning place.
Predicted Lineups
Brentford: (3-5-2)
Strakosha;
Jorgensen, Pinnock, Collins;
Roerslev, Onyeka, Norgaard, Jensen, Ghoddos;
Lewis-Potter, Wissa
Wolverhampton Wanderers: (3-4-2-1)
Bentley;
S. Bueno, Kilman, Toti;
Doherty, Bellegarde, Gomes, H. Bueno;
Sarabia, Cunha;
Kalajdzic
Prediction: Brentford 1-2 Wolverhampton Wanderers
Brentford’s defensive points and up to date kind may give Wolves the sting on this contest. Regardless of each groups presumably making modifications, Wolves’ latest momentum might information them to victory, securing passage into the subsequent spherical of the FA Cup.