Wolves host already-relegated Leicester City at Molineux on Saturday afternoon with the home side in great form. Matheus Cunha has been in the headlines about his uncertain future at Wolves but what a player he’s been for them this season. I’m tipping Cunha to have 1+ shot on target and Wolves to win at 1.75.
Cunha On Target
Cunha has been a standout figure for Wolves this season. Amid speculation about his future, he’s continued to deliver consistently, both in terms of goals and attacking threat. With 37 shots on target in the Premier League this season, Cunha is averaging 1.3 shots on target per game. Over his last nine appearances, the Brazilian has registered at least one shot on target in every game, with an average of 1.4 SOT per match. He’s also Wolves’ top scorer this campaign with 14 goals and has been their most inventive player in the final third this season and it should continue into Saturday’s game.
Wolves Are Leading The Pack On Form
Wolves themselves have hit a rich vein of form, winning each of their last five matches. That impressive run includes victories over Manchester United and Tottenham, two sides competing in the semi finals of this season’s Europa League. The last time Wolves faced Leicester, Cunha got on the scoresheet in a dominant 3-0 win and a similar result looks likely given the two sides’ contrasting run of results.
Leicester have only managed one win in their last 19 Premier League games and were officially relegated following a narrow 1-0 defeat to Liverpool last Sunday. On the road, their record is poor, only winning two games away matches this season and failing to keep a single clean sheet. Motivation will be low and Wolves will be keen to grab another three points in front of their home fans.
Currently 15th in the table, Wolves are 10 points off ninth-placed Fulham. A strong end to the campaign could see them finish in the top half, a remarkable turnaround considering their difficult start to the season. With confidence high and a winnable fixture on the cards, backing a Wolves win with help from Cunha’s attacking play is great value at 1.75.
