Wolverhampton Wanderers welcome Leeds United to Molineux on September 20 in a matchup that pits two teams struggling for consistency against each other. Both sides enter the fixture under pressure, but for very different reasons: Wolves are desperate to stop a disastrous start, while Leeds need to prove they can be more clinical in attack.
Wolves Still Searching for Their First Point
It has been a difficult opening to the season for Vítor Pereira’s men. Wolves remain without a single Premier League point after four straight defeats, conceding nine goals in the process. Defensive lapses have been the main issue, although their narrow 3–2 loss to Everton last weekend hinted at attacking potential.
The return of striker Jørgen Strand Larsen from an Achilles concern should bolster Wolves’ frontline, where he is expected to link up with Fer Lopez and Jhon Arias. In midfield, João Gomes and André will anchor the center, tasked with adding bite and stability. At the back, Pereira is likely to persist with a three-man defense of Santiago Bueno, Emmanuel Agbadou, and Ladislav Krejčí, hoping to bring greater resilience.
Summer signing Tolu Arokodare, brought in from Genk, offers extra firepower and may feature from the bench. With Hwang Hee-chan in strong form, Wolves have attacking options, but they must tighten up defensively if they are to avoid the club’s worst-ever start to a Premier League season.
Leeds Struggling for Goals
Daniel Farke’s Leeds United have collected four points from their first four matches but remain far from convincing. After a 5–0 thrashing at the hands of Arsenal, the Yorkshire side have failed to score in their last three outings.
Injuries have not helped their cause. First-choice goalkeeper Lucas Perri is sidelined with a thigh injury, leaving veteran Karl Darlow to deputize. Up front, Dominic Calvert-Lewin has been leading the line, supported by Brenden Aaronson and Noah Okafor. Midfield creativity largely rests on Anton Stach, with Ethan Ampadu and Sean Longstaff providing defensive cover.
Defensive pair Joe Rodon and Pascal Struijk are still building match sharpness following recent knocks, leaving Leeds vulnerable in transitions—something Wolves will look to exploit with pace on the break.
What to Expect
Despite their winless record, Wolves have shown flashes of resilience at home, pushing both Everton and Manchester City close in narrow defeats. Backed by their supporters and motivated by urgency, they will be keen to seize this opportunity against a Leeds side that has struggled away from Elland Road.
Leeds, meanwhile, must rediscover their attacking rhythm if they are to break their drought. With Calvert-Lewin still seeking form and Okafor adapting to the Premier League, the pressure is mounting on Farke’s men to deliver goals.
Prediction
Both sides are under pressure, but Wolves’ desperation and home advantage may prove decisive. Leeds remain winless in 11 away league matches, with nine defeats during that run, highlighting their struggles on the road. Wolves, by contrast, have generally been stronger at Molineux despite poor results this season.
Prediction: Wolves 2:0 Leeds United