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Wolves vs Spurs: Top-Flight Stakes Rise in Tactical Battle at Molineux

Momentum With Wolves as Spurs Eye European Glory

As Wolves host Tottenham this Sunday in the Premier League, there is a growing sense that this is more than just a mid-April fixture. It’s a clash of form, focus and fine margins — a match shaped by contrasting motivations and the broader narratives of each club’s campaign.

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Spurs may be sitting higher in the table, but their attention is clearly split. The 1-1 draw against Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League has left Ange Postecoglou’s side delicately balanced ahead of a pivotal second leg. The concern is whether the Premier League, still crucial in its own right, has now become something of a sideshow.

That would be a dangerous position to take — not least because Wolves, under Vítor Pereira, are thriving. With three consecutive league wins and four unbeaten, they’ve clawed their way up the table and look increasingly like a team with structure, belief and an appetite to cause problems.

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Team Selection Reflects Shifting Priorities

Spurs have no fresh injury concerns following their European outing, though Dejan Kulusevski and Kevin Danso remain doubts. Postecoglou is expected to shuffle his pack, with Djed Spence, Mathys Tel, Ben Davies and Richarlison all in contention for starts. The challenge will be keeping intensity levels high without sacrificing cohesion.

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Wolves welcome back Matheus Cunha from suspension — a boost for Pereira but also a selection dilemma. Jørgen Strand Larsen has taken his chance with both hands, scoring in each of the last three league victories. Whether Cunha regains his place or is held in reserve, the Brazilian’s return offers another dimension to a side playing with momentum.

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History Suggests Wolves Edge

The head-to-head figures favour Spurs over the decades — 52 wins to Wolves’ 33 — but those numbers are historical rather than instructive. Recent trends tell a different story. Tottenham have won only once in their last six meetings with Wolves and have suffered defeats on their previous two visits to Molineux.

Postecoglou may have a project in motion at Spurs, but the Premier League continues to challenge their consistency, especially on the road.

Prediction: Wolves to Narrow the Gap

Tottenham’s Europa League ambitions may come at a domestic cost. Wolves have quietly become one of the division’s most tactically mature sides, and with form on their side and nothing to fear, this could be another statement performance.

Prediction: Wolves 2-1 Spurs

Match Info📅 Date: Sunday, 13 April 2025⏰ Kick-off: 2pm BST🏟️ Venue: Molineux Stadium📺 TV Coverage: Not televised live in the UK📺 Highlights: BBC One, Match of the Day 2 at 10:30pm BST