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

Premier League · 2020-21
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
2 – 1
Full Time
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

Match Preview

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

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

3
3
10
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
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Wolverhampton Wanderers FC launch into their encounter with Arsenal FC.
  • 5' Arsenal FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 9' GOAL! Bukayo Saka fires home to make it 0-1!
  • 13' Joao Moutinho has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 13.
  • 18' Rui Patricio has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 343 appearances.
  • 23' Hector Bellerin has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 19 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 28' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Max Kilman.
  • 32' Nicolas Pepe adds to his 2 season tally! Arsenal FC lead 0-2 — and this changes everything.
  • 37' It is a cagey affair so far. Wolverhampton Wanderers FC in their trying to find a way past Arsenal FC's compact .
  • 41' The referee has no hesitation. Thomas Partey is booked for Arsenal FC — Yellow card on 41.
  • 45' It’s a booking for Arsenal FC player. David Luiz gets a Red card.
  • 46' The whistle greets Alexandre Lacazette as he departs to be replaced by Gabriel.
  • 47' Ruben Neves catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 47.
  • 49' A goal from the Portugal international Joao Moutinho! He fires home on 49 to make it 1-2!
  • 50' What a strike from Ruben Neves! The score is 2-2.
  • 55' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 55 minutes.
  • 60' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Nuno Espírito Santo will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 61' A tactical swap from Arsenal FC — Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on, Nicolas Pepe off on 61 minutes.
  • 62' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Granit Xhaka on 62 minutes.
  • 62' Another substitution for Wolverhampton Wanderers FC to replace Daniel Podence by Vitor Ferreira on 62 minute.
  • 67' The travelling Arsenal FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 72' Bernd Leno is having his name booked by the referee on 72.
  • 74' Leander Dendoncker is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ruben Neves at the 74 minute mark.
  • 75' Arsenal FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Runar Alex Runarsson is hanging Thomas Partey on the field on 75 minute.
  • 80' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 85' Arsenal FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 90' The supporters are chanting for Fabio Silva. He replaces Willian Jose on 90 minute.
  • 2-1 the final result. Arsenal FC will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Nuno Espírito Santo

Arsenal FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Arteta

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

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

Head to Head

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

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.