Wolverhampton Wanderers will travel to Portman Road to face Ipswich Town on April 5. This fixture is crucial for both teams as they aim to secure vital points in their respective campaigns. Wolves currently sit 17th in the Premier League, nine points clear of the relegation zone and Ipswich, while Ipswich are battling to escape relegation. Here is our Wolves predicted lineup.
In their last fixture, a 1-0 victory over West Ham, Wolves employed a 3-4-2-1 formation, which has been a constant for Wolves under Vítor Pereira. In this match, they went with José Sá in goal, a back three of Matt Doherty, Emmanuel Agbadou, and Toti Gomes. The midfield quartet was made up of Nélson Semedo, João Gomes, André, and Rayan Aït-Nouri and finished off with a front three of Marshall Munetsi, Jørgen Strand Larsen, and Jean-Ricner Bellegarde. Strand Larsen’s goal secured all three points, while Wolves’ defense held firm to earn a clean sheet.
Wolves have picked up form at a crucial time, securing back-to-back wins, including a 2-1 win over fellow strugglers Southampton and a 1-0 victory over West Ham. These results have given them breathing room in the relegation battle. Manager Pereira has opted for a 4-3-2-1 setup, emphasising defensive stability while relying on quick transitions in attack. The midfield duo of Gomes and André has provided energy and ball-winning ability, allowing the two attacking midfielders to support the lone striker effectively. Defensively, Wolves have tightened up, conceding just the single goal in their last two matches.
Pereira confirmed in his press conference that Wolves have no fresh injury concerns. Enso Gonzalez, Sasa Kalajdzic, Yerson Mosquera, and Leon Chiwome remain on the sidelines with long-term injuries. Matheus Cunha is serving his final game of a four-match ban, and Pereira and his assistant, Luis Miguel, will serve a touchline ban for yellow cards during the 1-0 win over West Ham.
GK: José Sà
Defence: Matt Doherty, Emmanuel Agbadou, & Toti Gomes
Midfield: Nélson Semedo, João Gomes, André, & Rayan Aït-Nouri
Forwards: Marshall Munetsi, Jean-Ricner Bellegarde, & Jørgen Strand Larsen
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