Wolverhampton Wanderers FC vs Arsenal FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

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Premier League · 2020-21

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

2 – 1

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Arsenal FC

Tue 2 Feb 2021 · 18:00 UTC Molineux Stadium HT 45+5' · FT 45+7'

Joao Moutinho 13' Y

Max Kilman 28' Y

Y 41' Thomas Partey

R 45' David Luiz

Ruben Neves 47' Y

Y 62' Granit Xhaka

R 72' Bernd Leno

Overview

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Wolverhampton Wanderers FC vs Arsenal FC — Premier League at Molineux Stadium.

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 38 games · 20 pts (2026/27)
Arsenal FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee Dan Cook
Referee Craig Pawson
Referee Ian Hussin
Referee Graham Scott
Referee Jonathan Moss
Referee Peter Kirkup
Referee David Coote
Referee Darren Cann
Referee Lee Mason
Referee Mike Dean

Standings

#	Team	P	Pts
1	West Ham United FC	38	39
2	Burnley FC	38	22
3	Wolverhampton Wanderers FC	38	20
4	Tottenham Hotspur FC	0	0
5	Coventry City FC	0	0
6	Hull City AFC	0	0
7	Ipswich Town FC	0	0
8	Arsenal FC	0	0
9	Manchester City FC	0	0
10	Manchester United FC	0	0
11	Aston Villa FC	0	0
12	Liverpool FC	0	0
13	AFC Bournemouth	0	0
14	Sunderland AFC	0	0
15	Brighton & Hove Albion FC	0	0
16	Brentford FC	0	0
17	Chelsea FC	0	0
18	Fulham FC	0	0
19	Newcastle United FC	0	0
20	Everton FC	0	0
21	Leeds United FC	0	0
22	Crystal Palace FC	0	0
23	Nottingham Forest FC	0	0

Head-to-Head

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 16 games · Avg 2.6 goals Arsenal FC

Last 5 meetings

2021-02-02 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 2–1 Arsenal FC 2020-11-29 Arsenal FC 1–2 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 2020-07-04 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 0–2 Arsenal FC 2019-11-02 Arsenal FC 1–1 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 2019-04-24 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 3–1 Arsenal FC

Recent Form

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
02 Feb	Arsenal FC	H	2–1	W
30 Jan	Crystal Palace FC	A	0–1	L
27 Jan	Chelsea FC	A	0–0	D
22 Jan	Chorley FC	A	1–0	W
16 Jan	West Bromwich Albion FC	H	2–3	L
12 Jan	Everton FC	H	1–2	L

Arsenal FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
02 Feb	Wolverhampton Wanderers FC	A	1–2	L
30 Jan	Manchester United FC	H	0–0	D
26 Jan	Southampton FC	A	3–1	W
23 Jan	Southampton FC	A	0–1	L
18 Jan	Newcastle United FC	H	3–0	W
14 Jan	Crystal Palace FC	H	0–0	D

Season Stats

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC		Arsenal FC
#3	Position	#8
20	Points	0
38	Played	0
3 / 11 / 24	W / D / L	0 / 0 / 0
27	Scored	0
68	Conceded	0
-41	GD	+0
0.53	PPG	–
8%	Win %	–

Key Stats

56% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)

50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC are 3rd (20 pts). Arsenal FC are 8th (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

0' Welcome to Molineux Stadium that hosts another battle between Wolverhampton Wanderers FC and Arsenal FC.
5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Gabriel Magalhaes made 466 appearances and scored 28 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
9' Arsenal FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Bukayo Saka on 9.
13' Wolverhampton Wanderers FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
18' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
23' Nicolas Pepe has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 11 cards already picked up this season.
28' It’s a booking for Wolverhampton Wanderers FC player. Max Kilman gets a Yellow card.
32' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Nicolas Pepe makes it 0-2.
37' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
41' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Thomas Partey.
45' Arsenal FC player sees a Red card in front of him.
46' Gabriel gets the nod from Arsenal FC. He replaces Alexandre Lacazette and will look to change the dynamic.
47' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ruben Neves on 47.
49' Joao Moutinho has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 49 minutes.
50' GOAL! Ruben Neves fires home to make it 2-2!
55' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
60' The energy levels are beginning to show. Arteta might look to freshen things up shortly.
61' A change in the Arsenal FC ranks — Nicolas Pepe exits the field as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang enters on 61.
62' The referee shows Arsenal FC player a Yellow card on 62.
62' Vitor Ferreira is ready to make an impact after coming on for Daniel Podence at the 62 minute mark.
67' Alexandre Lacazette has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
72' Bernd Leno is having his name booked by the referee on 72.
74' Another substitution for Wolverhampton Wanderers FC to replace Ruben Neves by Leander Dendoncker on 74 minute.
75' Runar Alex Runarsson is ready to make an impact after coming on for Thomas Partey at the 75 minute mark.
80' Ivory Coast international Willy Boly has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
85' Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 19 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
90' Wolverhampton Wanderers FC make a change. Willian Jose trudges off to be replaced by Fabio Silva on 90 minutes.
It finishes all square. Wolverhampton Wanderers FC and Arsenal FC share the spoils 2-1.

Lineups

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Nuno Espírito Santo

Arsenal FC Lineups

Starting XI

1
Bernd Leno
34
Granit Xhaka
2
Hector Bellerin C
16
Rob Holding
9
Alexandre Lacazette ↓ Gabriel Magalhaes 46'
32
Emile Smith Rowe
23
David Luiz
17
Cedric
19
Nicolas Pepe ↓ Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang 61'
18
Thomas Partey ↓ Runar Alex Runarsson 75'
7
Bukayo Saka

Bench

Coach Arteta

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Bukayo Saka	5
Martin Odegaard	5
Gabriel Magalhaes	3
Alexandre Lacazette	2
Granit Xhaka	2
Ruben Neves	2
Nicolas Pepe	2
Granit Xhaka	2

Head to Head

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC Form

2021-02-02 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 2–1 Arsenal FC W 2021-01-30 Crystal Palace FC 1–0 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC L 2021-01-27 Chelsea FC 0–0 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC D 2021-01-22 Chorley FC 0–1 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC W 2021-01-16 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 2–3 West Bromwich Albion FC L 2021-01-12 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 1–2 Everton FC L

Arsenal FC Form

2021-02-02 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 2–1 Arsenal FC L 2021-01-30 Arsenal FC 0–0 Manchester United FC D 2021-01-26 Southampton FC 1–3 Arsenal FC W 2021-01-23 Southampton FC 1–0 Arsenal FC L 2021-01-18 Arsenal FC 3–0 Newcastle United FC W 2021-01-14 Arsenal FC 0–0 Crystal Palace FC D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

2 / 4

0.83 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

0.74 Arsenal FC xG

I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 79% + Wolverhampton Wanderers FC or Draw 74%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC39% Draw35% Arsenal FC26%

Actual: Wolverhampton Wanderers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong

Yes31% 0% No69%

Avg goals/match: 1.57

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	77%	23%
± 1.5	47%	53%
± 2.5	21%	79%
± 3.5	8%	92%
± 4.5	3%	97%

Double Chance

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC or Draw

74%

Draw or Arsenal FC

61%

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC or Arsenal FC

65%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC21% Draw61% Arsenal FC18%

Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

0 – 0

23.4%

1 – 0

15.7%

0 – 1

13.8%

1 – 1

13.8%

2 – 0

6.7%

2 – 1

Actual

0 – 2

5.3%

1 – 2

4.7%

2 – 2

2.1%

3 – 0

1.8%

3 – 1

1.5%

0 – 3

1.3%

Asian Handicap — Wolverhampton Wanderers FC

Handicap	Wolverhampton Wanderers FC covers	Push	Arsenal FC covers
-2.5	3%	—	97%
-2	3%	8%	89%
-1.5	11%	—	89%
-1	11%	22%	67%
-0.5	33%	—	67%
+0.5	72%	—	28%
+1	72%	19%	8%
+1.5	92%	—	8%
+2	92%	7%	2%
+2.5	98%	—	2%

Clean Sheet

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet

48% ✓

Arsenal FC keeps clean sheet

44% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.